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Planning commission warns 410 South High St. applicant to submit missing materials or request extension
Summary
Commissioners discussed the 410 S. High St. three‑townhouse proposal and whether the 90‑day review clock has started; staff said the clock began at the first post‑submission meeting (May 4), and commissioners urged the applicant to supply outstanding materials by June 27 or file an extension to avoid an unintended automatic approval.
The West Chester Borough Planning Commission discussed procedural confusion around the three‑townhouse proposal at 410 South High Street during its June 8 meeting after the applicant did not appear.
Commission members and staff said the review timeline is governed by the statutory 90‑day clock, which begins at the first Planning Commission meeting following application submittal. Staff said the applicant’s first post‑submission meeting occurred on May 4, which would set the statutory clock and affect the timing of a recommendation to Borough Council. Commissioners listed specific missing materials — target‑radius templates, building‑height calculations and architectural renderings — that they need to complete technical review. A staff member (Aaron) advised submitting those items by the working‑session deadline (cited by staff as June 27) so the borough architect and consultants can prepare a review letter before the voting session.
Commissioners cautioned that if the applicant does not submit materials and also does not request an extension, the applicant could, in principle, proceed under the timelines set by the submission record. One commissioner noted that a forced vote without full review would likely be unfavorable for the applicant and could require a resubmittal that restarts the review clock.
Why it matters: The timing and completeness of materials determine whether the commission has sufficient technical review before making a recommendation to Borough Council. Commissioners urged the applicant to confirm their understanding of the schedule in writing and either supply missing materials or formally request an extension to avoid procedural default.
Next steps: Staff said they will attempt to contact the applicant and asked commissioners to keep outstanding review items ready for the June 27 working session; if all required documents and consultant review letters arrive in time, the commission could discuss the project in the work session and vote at the following voting session.
