West Goshen public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The committee will review ongoing business regarding EV charging, reforestation, and lawn chemical regulations. Members will also consider 2024 membership and discuss a tree planting offer from the Stroud Water Research Center.
- EV charging unit incorporation into Land Development Ordinances
- Hamlet Crest Reforestation and Naturalization Project follow-up
- Regulation of lawn chemical application and neonicotinoids
- Revision of Section 84-55 screening requirements in Zoning Ordinance
- Stroud Water Research Center tree planting offer for Barker Park
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board will consider an application from the Brandywine Valley SPCA regarding its 3.9-acre property in the R-3 Residential District. The applicant is requesting a special exception for philanthropic use and variances related to steep slope areas and impervious coverage. The proposal includes renovating, partially removing, and constructing new buildings on the site.
- Special Exception for philanthropic use at 1212 Phoenixville Pike
- Variance for impervious coverage exceeding 20% in a steep slope area
- Variance for construction in a prohibitive steep slope area
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The committee will review ongoing projects regarding EV charging, reforestation, and lawn chemical regulations. Members will also consider 2024 committee membership and a new tree removal ordinance.
- Incorporation of EV charging units into Land Development Ordinances
- Hamlet Crest Reforestation and Naturalization Project follow-up
- Regulation of lawn chemical application and neonicotinoids
- Revision of Section 84-55 Design Standards in Zoning Ordinance
- Proposed Tree Removal Ordinance
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The committee will review ongoing sustainability projects including reforestation and tree planning. Members will also discuss incorporating EV charging units into land development ordinances and regulating lawn chemical use.
- 2023 Tree Plan review
- Hamlet Crest Reforestation and Naturalization Project follow-up
- EV Charging Units incorporation into Land Development Ordinances
- Regulation of lawn chemical application and neonicotinoids
- Revision of Section 84-55 Screening Requirements in Zoning Ordinance
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The Sustainability Advisory Committee will review ongoing projects including the 2023 Tree Plan and the Hamlet Crest Reforestation project. The committee will also discuss incorporating EV charging units into land development ordinances and revising zoning design standards.
- 2023 Tree Plan review
- Hamlet Crest Reforestation and Naturalization Project follow-up
- EV charging unit incorporation into Land Development Ordinances
- Regulation of lawn chemicals and neonicotinoids on private properties
- Revision of Section 84-55 Design Standards in Zoning Ordinance
Zoning Hearing Board
The West Goshen Township Zoning Hearing Board will meet to issue a Decision & Order regarding Application 08 – 2023. This application concerns the property located at 450 Ellis Lane for the West Chester Area School District.
- Decision & Order for Application 08 – 2023: 450 Ellis Lane (West Chester Area School District)
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The committee will review ongoing projects including the 2023 Tree Plan and the Hamlet Crest Reforestation project. Members will also discuss incorporating EV charging units into land development ordinances and revising zoning screening requirements.
- 2023 Tree Plan review
- Hamlet Crest Reforestation and Naturalization Project follow-up
- EV charging unit incorporation into Land Development Ordinances
- Regulation of lawn chemicals and neonicotinoids on private properties
- Revision of Section 84-55 Design Standards in Zoning Ordinance
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board will consider an application from the West Chester School District regarding property at 450 Ellis Lane. The request involves seeking relief for fence height and paved area percentages on the 62.56-acre site.
- Variance request for 20-foot fencing at 450 Ellis Lane
- Variance request to increase permitted paved area to 36.561%
- Issuance of Decision & Order for 1126 Grove Road (Application 6-2023)
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The committee will review ongoing environmental initiatives including reforestation and tree planning. Members will also discuss potential updates to land development ordinances regarding EV charging units.
- 2023 Tree Plan review
- Hamlet Crest Reforestation and Naturalization Project follow-up
- EV Charging Units incorporation into Land Development Ordinances
- Basin Road Sewer Project status update
- Development of Sustainability Plan
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board will consider an application from Rian Weber regarding a residential property in the R-3 Residential District. The applicant is appealing an enforcement notice and seeking variance relief related to the setback requirements for a retaining wall in the front yard.
- Application 6-2023 for 1126 Grove Road
- Appeal of an Enforcement Notice regarding a retaining wall setback
- Request for variance relief from Sections 84-47.(H) and 84-47(H)(1)(b)
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board will review old business regarding two applications and provide an update on a new application for 1126 Grove Road. The meeting includes decisions and orders for Parkway 929SH, LLC and Michael O'Rourke at 992 S. Bolmar Street.
- Decision & Order for Parkway 929SH, LLC (Application 05-2023)
- Decision & Order for Michael O'Rourke at 992 S. Bolmar Street (Application 07-2023)
- Update on Application 06-2023 for 1126 Grove Road
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The Sustainability Advisory Committee will review ongoing projects regarding tree coverage and reforestation. Members will also discuss incorporating EV charging units into land development ordinances and the potential for a solar array at the Municipal Complex.
- Solar array considerations for Building D of the Municipal Complex
- EV charging unit incorporation into Land Development Ordinances
- Barker Park larvicide treatment
- Hamlet Crest Reforestation and Naturalization Project report
- Regulation of lawn chemical application to private properties
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board will consider an application from Michael O’Rourke regarding property in the I-2 Light Industrial Zoning District. The applicant is seeking a dimensional variance to allow for a 16.54 foot side-yard setback instead of the required 30 feet. This variance is requested to facilitate the construction of a 4,500 sq. ft. addition to the existing site.
- Variance application for 992 S. Bolmar Street (Tax Parcel No. 52-5-216)
- Request for 16.54 foot side-yard setback instead of 30 feet
- Proposed 4,500 sq. ft. addition at O’Rourke & Sons, Inc. site
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board will consider an application from Parkway 929SH, LLC & 929SH Realty, Group, L.P. regarding the Parkway Center property. The applicant seeks variances to allow a retail convenience store larger than the permitted square footage and to reduce a dumpster setback requirement. The property is located in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District.
- Variance for 6,049 square foot retail convenience store at 929 S. High Street
- Variance for 20-foot front yard setback from Route 20 for a dumpster
- Application No. 5-2023 for Tax Parcel No. 52-7-16
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The Sustainability Advisory Committee will review ongoing projects regarding tree coverage and reforestation. The committee is also discussing the incorporation of EV charging units into land development and zoning ordinances.
- 2023 Tree Plan review
- Hamlet Crest Reforestation and Naturalization Project
- Barker Park Larvicide Treatment
- EV Charging Units incorporation into Land Development Ordinances
- Revision of SALDO and Zoning Ordinances
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The West Goshen Sustainability Advisory Committee will review tree service proposals and the 2023 Tree Plan. Members will also discuss incorporating EV charging units into land development and zoning ordinances.
- Proposal for Weeping Beech Services
- Hamlet Crest Reforestation and Naturalization Project
- Barker Park Larvicide Treatment
- EV Charging Units incorporation into Land Development Ordinances
- Revision of SALDO and Zoning Ordinances
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The Sustainability Advisory Committee will review tree service proposals and the 2023 Tree Plan. Members will also discuss incorporating electric vehicle charging units into land development and zoning ordinances.
- Proposal for Weeping Beech Services
- Hamlet Crest Reforestation and Naturalization Project
- Barker Park Larvicide Treatment
- Spring 2023 Energy Expo with East Goshen Township
- Plan for incorporating EV charging units into land development ordinances
Zoning Hearing Board
The West Goshen Zoning Hearing Board will review two new applications for property variances. The board will also issue decisions and orders for three previous applications.
- Variance request for an attached deck at 1100 Ashbridge Road
- Variance request for a swimming pool at 809 Joeck Drive
- Decision & Order for 820 E Washington Street
- Decision & Order for 220 Garfield Avenue
- Decision & Order for 546 Taylors Mill Road
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing tree coverage, the 2023 Tree Plan, and the Hamlet Crest Reforestation and Naturalization Project. Members are also discussing a plan to incorporate EV charging units into land development ordinances.
- Weeping Beech Easement Status
- WGT parks Tree Coverage
- Tree City Re-Certification Status
- 2023 Tree Plan
- Plan for Incorporating EV Charging Units into Land Development Ordinances
Zoning Hearing Board
The West Goshen Zoning Hearing Board will consider two new applications regarding property use. The board will also elect officers for 2023 and review a decision for 820 E Washington Street.
- Special exception for electrical equipment improvements at 546 Taylors Mill Road
- Variance for a 7,700 square foot building addition at 220 Garfield Avenue
- Election of 2023 Board Officers
- Decision and Order for Application 10-2022 (820 E Washington Street)