Cove Gap
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Borough Council
The Borough Council will hold a regular meeting covering routine financial approvals and administrative appointments. Key discussions include a public hearing on proposed fence regulation changes and a land development application for a new Kimberton Whole Foods. The council will also address zoning matters, a sewer fee adjustment, and a parks department funding request.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03 amending fence regulations
- Land development application for Kimberton Whole Foods at 200 Brandywine Avenue
- Zoning hearing application for 700 E. Lancaster Avenue
- Approval of a new sewer door hanger fee
- Parks/Recreation Board funding request for a mural program
Historic Commission
The Downingtown Borough Historic Commission will review and approve past minutes, receive updates on the historic preservation plan, office space, and recent events like First Sunday and Marinelli Park. New business includes planning a Duck Race, kiosk project, Sunshine Act compliance, recruiting new members, and participation in Caln 250.
- Update on Historic Preservation Plan
- Discussion of Marinelli Park Services recap
- Duck Race planning
- Kiosk project
- New member requirements and expectations
Planning Commission
The Downingtown Borough Planning Commission will review a land development amendment for a 17,500-square-foot grocery store and parking lot reconfiguration on Brandywine Avenue. They will also consider a use variance for a memorial business at 700 E. Lancaster Avenue and discuss multiple zoning ordinance amendments, including building height, floodplain management, satellite dish antennas, and grading permits.
- River Station Land Development Amendment: proposed 17,500 SF grocery store at Brandywine Avenue (TND district)
- Use variance request at 700 E. Lancaster Avenue for a memorial business (R-4 district)
- Building Height Amendment
- Amendments to Section 150 Floodplain Management, Section 287-100 Satellite Dish Antennas, and Section 287-149 Public Hearing
- Amendment to Chapter 246 establishing grading permit regulations
Flood Advisory Committee
The committee will evaluate proposals for a Flood Study and discuss updates on the Downingtown Strong initiative. Members will also review the status of public camera feeds, stream gauges, and the cost analysis for sirens.
- Review of Flood Study proposals
- Downingtown Storm Water Authority development update
- Siren use and cost analysis
- Public camera feed and private stream gauge status