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Large Cornerstone on 6th senior housing project tabled; commission schedules site technical meeting

City of Reading Planning Commission · April 30, 2026
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Summary

A 46‑unit age‑qualified affordable housing proposal at 201 S. 6th Street was tabled so staff, applicants and public‑works/fire representatives can hold a site technical meeting to resolve traffic and stormwater questions before the commission considers final approval.

The planning commission on April 28 tabled the Cornerstone on 6th preliminary annexation and land‑development plan and asked staff to convene a site technical meeting to address traffic, stormwater and historic‑district concerns.

Jerome summarized the submission (review letter dated 04/24/2026): the proposal covers 10 parcels totaling about 44,551 square feet and would create 46 age‑qualified residential units with 52 off‑street parking spaces. He recommended a technical meeting to walk the site and coordinate review comments about traffic impact, stormwater infiltration and pedestrian connections.

The project team (engineer Bill Fredericks and attorney Rob Cronin) attended and described access arrangements and internal stormwater infiltration features. Fredericks confirmed the project includes 46 units and noted peak‑hour trip generation is expected to be low for senior/affordable housing, while the team provided a plan for internal dumpster servicing and parking arrangements.

Commissioners emphasized coordination with the historic commission (the site is in the Prince Street Historic District) and asked that any significant architectural features be conserved where feasible. The planning commission voted to table the plan and instructed staff to schedule a site meeting with Jerome, public works and fire/rescue representatives and to return with a letter of adequacy from Berks County if required prior to final plan approval.

Next steps: staff to schedule the site meeting, confirm required municipal improvements and report back to the commission; applicants will revise plans and resubmit.