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Commission approves Third and Curl Street consolidation and 6,000‑sq‑ft office plan with conditions
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a revised final plan Feb. 12 to consolidate multiple lots at West Third Street (607–629 W. Third) into a single 31,972‑sq‑ft parcel for a new 6,000‑sq‑ft office/landscaping business facility, subject to engineering, utility and landscape/fencing conditions.
The Chester City Planning Commission on Feb. 12 approved a revised final subdivision and land development plan from applicant Rick Zyla to consolidate 10 lots at 607–629 West Third Street into a single 31,972‑square‑foot parcel and construct a 6,000‑square‑foot office building with ancillary outdoor storage and vehicle/equipment areas. Approval was subject to standard conditions in the city engineer’s and planning staff letters, and the applicant agreed to resolve minor detail items before final recording.
Planning staff noted the submission addresses prior comments on sidewalk and ADA ramp details at the Third and Curl intersection, revised stormwater design using a managed-release concept (including an orifice and an 8‑inch PVC outfall to Third Street), and clarification of outdoor storage areas so the site remains within accessory‑storage thresholds in the zoning ordinance. The applicant said the outdoor materials will vary seasonally, and that storage locations are shown on the plan and will be kept within the designated fenced yard.
Engineering reviewers said the revised plans addressed most prior comments and that an 8‑inch sewer connection and backflow prevention were proposed for the combined sewer outfall; city staff and the applicant said they are seeking DelCora and Chester Water confirmation of capacity and connection (full-cert letters). The applicant and engineers said the proposed office and equipment use is expected to generate less sanitary demand (measured in equivalent dwelling units) than the prior multifamily/commercial buildings on the consolidated lots.
The applicant proposed an 8‑foot grass buffer between the storage area and the rear of neighboring residences on Kerlin (Kerwin) Street and a black vinyl-coated chain-link security fence outside of required buffers. Staff confirmed they will obtain agreements from adjacent property owners where necessary for fence placement and access. The commission’s motion approved the plan with the conditions enumerated in the city engineer’s February review letter and the planning department comments; the vote was unanimous by voice.
