Phoenixville public meetings in 2021

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes and invoices, review a Phoenixville zoning ordinance amendment for residential infill, and receive updates on regional trail and planning efforts. The agenda is routine with no major decisions expected beyond approvals.

• Consistency review of Phoenixville zoning ordinance amendment for residential infill
• Approval of invoices: Theurkauf Design & Planning #1021-10, #1021-01 (VPP/Comprehensive Plan Update), Smith and Porter #PRPC-360
• Smith and Porter 2022 Solicitor Retainer Proposal for correspondence
• Updates on PACEA and Devault Trail Action Plan
• January 2022 meeting format/venue discussion

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee unanimously approved a consistency review finding that Phoenixville's proposed zoning amendment for residential infill development aligns with the regional comprehensive plan. The committee also approved invoices, including payments to Theurkauf Design & Planning and Smith and Porter, and acknowledged receipt of a solicitor reappointment request. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on regional projects and memorials.

• Approved consistency review for Phoenixville infill zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $4,065.44 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of meeting 142 (unanimous)

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting to approve minutes and an invoice, then review two consistency items: a Low Impact Development zoning overlay for East Pikeland and a land development in Phoenixville. They will also discuss the 2022 meeting schedule and member roster, plus updates on regional plans and trails. The agenda is mostly routine business with no major decisions expected.

• Consistency review of EPT/Low Impact Development Zoning Overlay
• Consistency review of PHX/Trietse Land Development
• Approval of invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning #0921-11
• Confirm 2022 PRPC meeting schedule with Schuylkill Twp. by Dec 10
• Update on Regional Comprehensive Plan Adoption status

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved a consistency review for East Pikeland's proposed Kimberton Low Impact Development (KLID) zoning overlay, finding it consistent with the regional comprehensive plan but recommending revisions to require active recreation. The committee also approved a consistency review for the Trieste residential development in Phoenixville, citing significant inconsistencies with land use, environmental, and parks plans, and directing modifications to address density, buffering, and recreation. Both reviews were approved unanimously.

• Approved KLID consistency review as drafted (unanimous)
• Approved Trieste consistency review with modifications (unanimous)
• Approved meeting 141 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Theurkauf invoice #0921-11 for $672.14 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes and an invoice, then discuss new business including a consistency review of Phoenixville's wireless communications ordinance and the Northern Chester County Environmental Advisory Council. Old business includes updates on PACEA, the Regional Comprehensive Plan adoption status, and organizing a Regional Trail Committee. The meeting is largely procedural with some planning discussions.

• Consistency review of Phoenixville Wireless Communications Ordinance
• Approval of invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning #0821-13
• PACEA update
• Regional Comprehensive Plan adoption status
• PRPC Regional Trail Committee member reps and initial meeting schedule

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee unanimously approved a consistency review finding Phoenixville's proposed wireless communications facilities zoning amendment fully consistent with the regional comprehensive plan. The committee also approved meeting minutes and an invoice, and discussed advocacy group communications and regional plan adoption status.

• Approved consistency review for Phoenixville wireless communications ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved meeting 140 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice #0821-13 for $922.14 (unanimous)
• Agreed to caution advocacy groups against statements that could be seen as municipal-sanctioned
• Agreed to continue virtual meeting format

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee (PRPC) approved a consistency review for the proposed Odessa development in Phoenixville, finding it generally consistent with the regional comprehensive plan. The review recommends changes including improved trail connections, enhanced bicycle infrastructure, and more sustainable construction practices. The committee also approved the minutes from meeting 139 and an invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning, LLC for $1,219.02.

• Approved the minutes of meeting 139 as drafted.
• Approved invoice #0721-02 from Theurkauf Design & Planning, LLC for $1,219.02.
• Approved the consistency review for the Odessa development, which includes 182 stacked townhouses and a mixed-use building, as generally consistent with the regional plan, with recommended changes.
• Discussed the PACEA Clean Energy Transition Plan update, with the bid revised and ready for approval by partner municipalities and the County.
• Noted adoption status of the Phoenixville Regional Comprehensive Plan, with East Pikeland adopting it on August 10 and other municipalities scheduling hearings in September.
• Discussed new PA Sunshine Law requirements, including posting agendas online 24 hours in advance and only acting on agenda items.
• Discussed forming a PRPC Regional Trail Committee, with member municipalities asked to identify interested volunteers.

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is holding its 139th meeting virtually. The agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes and invoices, discussing future meeting formats, and receiving updates on the PACEA program and the Devault Trail Activation Plan.

• Approval of invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning (#0621-09, #0621-05) and Smith and Porter (#PRPC-337)
• Discussion on future PRPC meetings: virtual, in-person, or hybrid
• PACEA update
• Devault Trail Activation Plan update and response from CCPC
• PRPC Regional Trail Committee: member reps and initial meeting scheduling

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee voted unanimously to continue holding meetings virtually, monitoring COVID conditions monthly before returning to in-person meetings. The committee also approved meeting minutes and invoices, and received updates on regional trail planning and municipal projects.

• Approved meeting 138 minutes unanimously
• Approved invoices totaling $1,751.15 unanimously
• Continued virtual meetings, monitoring COVID monthly (unanimous)

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting, with the main substantive item being discussion of Chester County's Act 247 and Vision Partnership Program review comments on the Regional Comprehensive Plan update. The committee will also consider posting its consistency reviews online and decide on the format of future meetings. A workshop on the comprehensive plan update follows the business meeting.

• Approval of invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning #0521-15
• Discussion of Chester County review comments on Regional Comprehensive Plan (Act 247/VPP)
• Web posting of PRPC Consistency Reviews
• Decision on future PRPC meetings: virtual, in-person, or hybrid
• Updates on PACEA clean energy plan and Devault Trail Activation Plan

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved posting all Consistency Reviews and Annual Reports dating back to 2014 on its website, and continuing into the future, to promote transparency. The committee also approved the minutes from meeting 137 and an invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning, LLC for $859.64. It decided to hold the July meeting virtually and revisit the meeting method later, and discussed updates on the PACEA Clean Energy Transition Plan and Devault Trail Action Plan.

• Approved posting all Consistency Reviews and Annual Reports from 2014 onward on the PRPC website
• Approved meeting 137 minutes as drafted
• Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning, LLC invoice #0521-15 for $859.64
• Approved holding the July PRPC meeting virtually and revisiting the topic at that meeting

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will review the Steelworks Mixed Use Development for consistency with the Regional Comprehensive Plan, consider endorsing East Pikeland's Hidden River Park and Preserve grant application, and approve invoices. They will also receive updates on the PACEA energy alliance, Devault Trail Action Plan, and the Phoenixville Regional Comprehensive Plan update.

• Consistency review of Steelworks Mixed Use Development: 375 apartments, 40,600 sq ft retail, 22,000 sq ft amenity deck, 611 parking spaces
• Endorsement of East Pikeland's Hidden River Park and Preserve grant application
• Invoice approvals: Theurkauf Design & Planning #0421-06 ($1,437.50), #0421-07 ($1,715.63), Smith and Porter #PRPC-319 ($420.00)
• Update on Phoenixville Regional Comprehensive Plan – Act 247/VPP review status
• Devault Trail Action Plan committee update

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved a consistency review for the proposed Steelworks mixed-use development on Bridge Street, finding it consistent with the regional comprehensive plan while recommending changes. The committee also approved invoices, endorsed East Pikeland's grant application, and received updates on regional planning efforts.

• Approved consistency review for Steelworks mixed-use development (unanimous)
• Approved Theurkauf invoice #0421-06 for $1,437.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Theurkauf invoice #0421-07 for $1,715.63 (unanimous)
• Approved Smith and Porter invoice #PRPC-319 for $420.00 (unanimous)
• Approved letter endorsing East Pikeland's DCED grant application (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of meeting 136 (unanimous)

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting to approve minutes and invoices, receive updates on the Devault Trail Action Plan and PACEA, and consider a draft letter of support for the Chester County Vision Partnership Program. A workshop on the Regional Comprehensive Plan Update will follow the regular meeting.

• Approval of Theurkauf Design & Planning invoices #0321-07 ($531.52) and #0321-08 ($1,875.00)
• Update on Devault Trail Action Plan
• Update on PRPC Trail Planning Committee
• Draft letter of support for Chester County Vision Partnership Program

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved invoices, accepted a $45,000 grant for clean energy planning, and voted to send a letter supporting the Vision Partnership Program. Members also discussed trail planning efforts and heard municipal updates.

• Approved meeting 135 minutes unanimously
• Approved Theurkauf invoices totaling $2,406.52 unanimously
• Approved sending VPP support letter to Chester County Commissioners unanimously
• Awarded $45,000 VPP grant for clean energy planning (reported)

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will review two development proposals for consistency with the Regional Comprehensive Plan: East Pikeland's Workforce Housing Overlay District and Charlestown's Beyond Meat land development. The committee will also hear an update on the Chester County Water Resources Authority's watersheds plan, approve invoices, and hold a workshop on the Regional Comprehensive Plan update.

• Consistency review of East Pikeland Workforce Housing Overlay District
• Consistency review of Charlestown Beyond Meat land development
• Chester County Water Resources Authority watersheds plan update
• Invoice approval for Theurkauf Design & Planning #0221-07 ($1,047.14) and #0221-19 ($521.88)
• Workshop on Phoenixville Regional Comprehensive Plan Update

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved two consistency reviews: one for East Pikeland's proposed Workforce Housing overlay district (with revisions to address pedestrian and bicycle accessibility), and one for Charlestown's Beyond Meat land development (as drafted, with recommendations on pedestrian connections, watershed protection, and sustainability). The committee also approved invoices, meeting minutes, and a letter of support for a Chester County Watersheds Plan update grant.

• Approved minutes of meeting 134 as drafted.
• Approved invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning and Smith and Porter totaling $2,017.02.
• Approved the Consistency Review for East Pikeland's Workforce Housing overlay district as revised.
• Approved the Consistency Review for Charlestown's Beyond Meat land development as drafted.
• Approved submitting a letter of support from PRPC for a DCNR grant for the Chester County Watersheds Plan update.

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee unanimously approved a consistency review for the French Creek West Phase 5 residential development, finding it consistent with the Regional Comprehensive Plan but recommending changes such as improved pedestrian connections, green infrastructure, and housing affordability. The committee also discussed regional transferable development rights and heard updates on clean energy and affordable housing initiatives.

• Approved meeting 133 minutes unanimously
• Approved invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning totaling $3,119.02 unanimously
• Approved French Creek West Phase 5 consistency review with recommendations (unanimous)

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will hold its 133rd meeting virtually to approve invoices, review three municipal zoning amendments for consistency with the Regional Comprehensive Plan, and consider its 2020 annual report and 2021 work plan. The agenda also includes updates on the Schuylkill River Heritage Center exhibit and PACEA. The meeting is primarily administrative and advisory, with no final decisions on the zoning items expected at this session.

• Consistency review of East Pikeland's Kimberton Low Impact Development Overlay Zoning District
• Consistency review of East Pikeland's C-MU Overlay Zoning District
• Consistency review of Charlestown's Equestrian Use Ordinance
• Approval of invoices: Theurkauf Design & Planning #1220-07 ($1,413.03) and #1220-09 ($493.75), Smith and Porter #PRPC-278 and #PRPC-288 ($476.00)
• 2020 PRPC Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved its 2021 work plan, retained Theurkauf Design & Planning as planning consultant and Smith and Porter as solicitor, and approved the 2020 annual report. It also approved consistency reviews for three proposed zoning ordinances in East Pikeland and Charlestown, with recommendations for revisions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2021 work plan as amended (unanimous)
• Retained Theurkauf Design & Planning as 2021 Planning Consultant (unanimous)
• Retained Smith and Porter as 2021 Solicitor (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 PRPC Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved consistency review for East Pikeland KLID overlay district (unanimous)
• Approved consistency review for East Pikeland C-MU overlay district (unanimous)
• Approved consistency review for Charlestown equestrian use ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $2,382.78 (unanimous)