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Chester sketch plan proposes 21-unit neighborhood on former Pulaski School site
Summary
A sketch plan presented Aug. 13 to the Chester Planning Commission proposes converting the former Pulaski School parcel at 0 West Seventh Street into a 21‑lot residential subdivision with nine side‑by‑side semi‑detached dwellings (twins) and three single‑family detached homes.
A sketch plan presented Aug. 13 to the Chester Planning Commission proposes converting the former Pulaski School parcel at 0 West Seventh Street into a 21‑lot residential subdivision with nine side‑by‑side semi‑detached dwellings (twins) and three single‑family detached homes.
Planning staff described the property as in the R‑3 medium‑density residential district and inside the city’s transit‑oriented development overlay near the Highland Avenue SEPTA station, and said the plan is consistent with the comprehensive plan goal of revitalizing underused land through medium‑density infill housing that encourages walkability.
The planning director said the sketch plan shows narrow front setbacks and rear alleys that would make West Seventh Street more pedestrian friendly, and highlighted seven review comments in a written review letter. He singled out two items for further work: (1) the…
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