Phoenixville public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting to approve minutes and invoices, discuss correspondence including a 2023 retainer request, and handle new and old business. Key items include setting the 2023 meeting schedule, updates on the Northern Chester County Clean Energy Future and Trail Committee, and deciding the January 2023 meeting format and venue.
- Approval of invoices: Theurkauf Design & Planning #1022-05 and Smith and Porter #PRPC-427
- Smith and Porter 2023 Retainer Request
- Letter from Tackett Planning re Alternate Planner role
- 2023 Meeting Schedule
- PRPC Work Plan for 2023
The Committee approved two consultant invoices and the minutes from the previous meeting. Members reviewed the 2023 meeting schedule and agreed to meet virtually in January. Municipal representatives provided updates on local projects, including a proposed elementary school in East Pikeland.
- Approved meeting 153 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
- Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning, LLC invoice #1022-05 for $1,128.38 (unanimous)
- Approved Smith and Porter P.C. invoice #PRPC-427 for $420.00 (unanimous)
- Decided to meet virtually in January 2023
Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes and an invoice, discuss regional Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) with a guest speaker, consider endorsing West Pikeland's DCNR grant application, and receive updates on clean energy, trails, and the 2022 work plan. The agenda includes routine approvals and several discussion items.
- Discussion of regional TDRs with Barbara Kreider of Warwick, Lancaster County
- Consideration of PRPC endorsement for West Pikeland DCNR grant application
- Approval of invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning #0922-04
- Update on Northern Chester County Clean Energy Future
- PRPC Trail Committee update and November 23 progress meeting
The committee approved an endorsement for West Pikeland Township's grant application to update its municipal Open Space and Trails Plan. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and a consultant invoice.
- Approved endorsement of West Pikeland DCNR Grant Application (unanimous, 1 abstention)
- Approved meeting 152 minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
- Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning, LLC invoice #0922-04 for $1,311.62 (unanimous)
Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting to review two proposed ordinances from West Vincent Township: forest protection ordinances and a Ludwigs Corner District zoning amendment. The committee will also approve minutes and invoices, and receive updates on clean energy, trails, and the 2022 work plan.
- Consistency review of West Vincent forest protection ordinances
- Consistency review of West Vincent Ludwigs Corner District zoning amendment
- Approval of invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning and Smith and Porter
- Update on Northern Chester County Clean Energy Future
- Update on PRPC Trail Committee
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee unanimously approved consistency reviews for West Vincent Township's forest protection ordinances and zoning amendments to the Ludwigs Corner Village Center District, finding both consistent with the Regional Comprehensive Plan. The committee also approved invoices totaling $2,268.33 and discussed a regional Transferable Development Rights presentation.
- Approved West Vincent forest protection ordinance consistency review (unanimous)
- Approved West Vincent Ludwigs Corner Village Center District zoning amendments consistency review (unanimous)
- Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice for $1,456.33 (unanimous)
- Approved Smith and Porter invoice for $812.00 (unanimous)
- Approved meeting 151 minutes as drafted (unanimous)
Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine approvals and discuss several planning topics. New business includes a discussion on member zoning consistency, an updated contact list, and West Pikeland's application for a parks, open space, and trail plan. Old business covers updates on clean energy, a trail committee recap, and the 2022 work plan. The meeting is largely procedural with some substantive planning discussions.
- Approval of Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice #0722-08
- Discussion on member zoning consistency
- West Pikeland VPP application for Parks, Open Space, and Trail Plan
- Northern Chester County Clean Energy Future update
- PRPC Trail Committee meeting 4 recap
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee unanimously approved an endorsement of West Pikeland Township's County VPP Grant Application to update its Open Space and Trails Plan. The committee also discussed a zoning inconsistency in West Pikeland and directed the planner to consult with the solicitor for an amicable resolution. An invoice of $625.27 was approved, and minutes from the previous meeting were adopted.
- Approved endorsement of West Pikeland VPP Grant Application (unanimous)
- Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice #0722-08 for $625.27 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of Meeting 150 as drafted (unanimous)
- Directed planner to contact solicitor regarding West Pikeland zoning inconsistency
Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting to review two consistency items for Phoenixville: adaptive reuse zoning and the sale of the Kindergarten Center. The committee will also approve minutes and an invoice, and receive updates on clean energy efforts, a trail committee, and the 2022 work plan.
- Consistency review of PXV adaptive reuse zoning
- Consistency review of PXV Kindergarten Center sale
- Approval of invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning #0622-09
- Update on Northern Chester County Clean Energy Future
- PRPC Trail Committee meeting 3 recap
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved a consistency review for Phoenixville's adaptive reuse zoning amendment, which reclassifies adaptive reuse as a conditional use and adds duplex/triplex housing. The committee also approved a consistency review for the sale of the PASD Kindergarten Center, conditioning it on meeting Medium Density Residential requirements and providing a trail easement. Both reviews were approved unanimously.
- Approved consistency review for Phoenixville adaptive reuse zoning amendment (unanimous)
- Approved consistency review for PASD Kindergarten Center sale, conditioned on Medium Density Residential requirements and trail easement (unanimous)
- Approved invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning, LLC #0622-09 for $828.13 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of meeting 149 (Sara Shick motion, Barbara Cohen second; Rich Kirkner and Lisa Lacroix abstained)
Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve invoices and minutes. The primary business involves consistency reviews for the PXV/Odessa Development and a zoning amendment regarding municipal use in villages. The committee will also discuss updates on the Devault Trail Action Plan and Complete Streets initiatives.
- Consistency Review – PXV/Odessa Development
- Consistency Review – WPT/Zoning Amendment/Municipal Use in Villages
- Devault Trail Action Plan Update – final draft
- 2022 PRPC Work Plan – Municipal Complete Streets initiatives
- Approval of invoices for Theurkauf Design & Planning and Smith and Porter
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved two consistency reviews: one for the Phoenixville/Odessa development, requiring fundamental plan changes, and one for West Pikeland's zoning amendment, deemed inconsistent with PRPC policy. Both reviews were approved unanimously. The committee also approved invoices and meeting minutes.
- Approved minutes of meeting 148 as corrected (unanimous)
- Approved invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning ($1,246.52) and Smith and Porter ($252.00) (unanimous)
- Approved consistency review for Phoenixville/Odessa development with required changes (unanimous)
- Approved consistency review for West Pikeland zoning amendment, noting inconsistencies (unanimous)
Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee meets virtually to approve minutes and an invoice, then hears new business including a Chester County Complete Streets presentation, a consistency review of Phoenixville's zoning amendments for EV charging, and an Act 247 review of the draft 2022 Phoenixville Borough Comprehensive Plan. Old business covers clean energy, trail plans, and the 2022 work plan. The agenda is largely routine with several informational updates and reviews.
- Consistency review of Phoenixville SLDO amendments/EV charging
- Act 247 review of draft 2022 Phoenixville Borough Comprehensive Plan
- Chester County Complete Streets presentation by Brian Styche
- Invoice approval for Theurkauf Design & Planning #0422-05
- Devault Trail Action Plan and PRPC Trail Committee updates
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved a consistency review for Phoenixville's proposed EV charging ordinance amendments, finding them consistent with the regional comprehensive plan. They also approved a consistency review for Phoenixville's Borough Comprehensive Plan update, with revisions to address the Schuylkill Freedom Trail and Northern Relief Route. The committee approved the meeting minutes and an invoice, and heard updates on regional trail and clean energy initiatives.
- Approved minutes of meeting 147 (unanimous)
- Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice #0422-05 for $953.39 (unanimous)
- Approved consistency review for Phoenixville EV charging ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved consistency review for Phoenixville Borough Comprehensive Plan update, as revised (unanimous)
Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will review the Chester County Complete Streets Policy and receive reports on zoning map consistency for Schuylkill and West Pikeland. The committee will also receive updates regarding PACEA, the Devault Trail Action Plan, and the PRPC Trail Committee.
- Chester County Complete Streets Policy discussion
- Schuylkill and West Pikeland zoning map consistency reports
- Devault Trail Action Plan update
- Approval of invoices for Theurkauf Design & Planning and Smith and Porter
- 2022 PRPC Work Plan implementation strategies
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee met virtually and unanimously approved the minutes of meeting 146 and invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning ($1,172.14) and Smith and Porter ($252.00). Members heard a presentation on Chester County's A+ Homes initiative addressing housing affordability and were updated on zoning map consistency, PACEA branding, and trail planning. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.
- Approved meeting 146 minutes unanimously
- Approved invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning ($1,172.14) and Smith and Porter ($252.00) unanimously
- Agreed to hold May meeting virtually
Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting virtually to review proposed Phoenixville zoning amendments for consistency, discuss implementation of the comprehensive plan's municipal zoning map, and receive updates on the Devault Trail and PACEA. The committee will also approve minutes and an invoice, and consider a West Pikeland alternate representative.
- Consistency review of Phoenixville zoning amendments
- Municipal zoning map consistency with comprehensive plan
- Devault Trail action plan update
- Approval of invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning #0222-07
- West Pikeland PRPC alternate representative appointment
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved a consistency review of Phoenixville's proposed zoning amendments, recommending changes to parking exceptions to prevent parking deficits. The committee also discussed zoning map inconsistencies, with West Vincent identifying a conflict, and confirmed that a non-member can serve as an alternate representative.
- Approved minutes of meeting 145 as corrected (unanimous)
- Approved invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning, LLC #0222-07 for $1,219.02 (unanimous)
- Approved Consistency Review of Phoenixville zoning amendments with recommended parking revisions (unanimous)
- Determined Lisa Lacroix can serve as West Pikeland Alternate PRPC representative if a Planning Commission member is appointed
Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is holding its 145th meeting virtually. The agenda includes approving minutes from the prior meeting, paying two invoices, and discussing updates on the Devault Trail Action Plan, the PRPC Trail Committee, and the 2022 Work Plan. The meeting also covers a member roster update, a PACEA update, and deciding the format and venue for the March 2022 meeting.
- Approval of invoices: Theurkauf Design & Planning #0122-11 and Smith and Porter #PRPC-373
- Devault Trail Action Plan Update
- PRPC Trail Committee Update
- 2022 Work Plan Implementation
- March 2022 PRPC meeting format/venue
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved the 2021 Annual Report and the 2022 Work Plan, which includes regional trail planning, implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Plan, regional transferable development rights, and an energy and environmental sustainability plan. The committee also approved invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning and Smith and Porter. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.
- Approved 2021 Annual Report (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Work Plan (unanimous)
- Approved invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning and Smith and Porter (unanimous)
Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is holding its first meeting of 2022, primarily focused on reorganization, approving minutes and invoices, and reviewing the 2021 annual report and 2022 work plan. The committee will also receive updates on the PACEA, Devault Trail Action Plan, and PRPC Trail Plan. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.
- Approval of invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning #1121-09 and 1221-02
- Review of 2021 PRPC Annual Report
- Review of 2022 PRPC Work Plan
- Update on PACEA
- Update on Devault Trail Action Plan
The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee unanimously approved its 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan, which includes regional trail connections, implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Plan, transferable development rights, and an energy and environmental sustainability plan. The committee also reorganized its leadership, retaining Rusty Strauss as chair, Mark Donovan as vice chair, and Sara Shick as secretary, and reappointed its consultants. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals and routine administrative actions.
- Approved 2021 Annual Report (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Work Plan (unanimous)
- Re-elected Rusty Strauss as chair (unanimous)
- Re-elected Mark Donovan as vice chair (unanimous)
- Re-elected Sara Shick as secretary (unanimous)
- Retained Smith and Porter P.C. and Theurkauf Design & Planning as consultants (unanimous)
- Approved meeting 143 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved invoices totaling $1,745.54 (unanimous)