Planning Commission Meeting | August 12, 2026

The City of Chester Planning Commission held a meeting on August 12, 2026, focusing primarily on land development and subdivision plans. Key procurement-related discussions included the conditional approval of a final subdivision and lot line adjustment plan for properties at 810 Main and 623 Green Street, with requirements to resolve zoning and engineering comments and complete conveyance requirements with the Chester Redevelopment Authority. Additionally, the commission recommended conditional approval of a preliminary and final lot consolidation and land development plan for Tri-State Islamic Burials at 716-718 West 2nd Street and 715-719 Mary Street, subject to city engineer, fire marshal, shade tree commission comments, and consistency with zoning relief previously granted. The meeting also included a public comment urging collaboration with SEPTA and Delaware Valley Planning Commission for transit-oriented development planning, highlighting potential future procurement opportunities related to transit infrastructure and planning. Motions for conditional approvals were passed by roll call votes, and the commission discussed scheduling and coordination for upcoming meetings.