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Planning commission recommends Washington Street townhome elevations to council with material and lighting conditions
Summary
After detailed review of rooftop appurtenances, height calculations and facade materials, the commission voted unanimously to recommend borough council approve the Washington Street townhome elevations provided several assumptions and conditions are met, including confirmation of pilot‑house dimensions, streetlight/waiver documentation, and a materials legend for brick and cornices.
The Borough of West Chester Planning Commission conducted a final review of the Washington Street townhome elevations and recommended that borough council approve the elevations, subject to a set of stated assumptions and conditions.
Commissioners focused on building height verification and rooftop appurtenances (pilot houses). Reviewers noted the applicant's submitted tables indicated the pilot houses comprise less than 20% of roof area — a threshold used to treat pilot houses as appurtenances rather than counted roof area — but that the drawings did not…
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