The Michaels Organization, based in Camden, New Jersey, and Core Development recently presented plans to West Chester Borough Council to build 329 apartment units across from borough hall, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.

The Gay Street Gateway is within a Commercial Service District zoning district. According to attorney Brian Nagle, who represents the builder, as the project falls within the goals of the comprehensive plan, the council was not required to take any action other than embracing the plan.

While the plan is considered a use by right, the developer is seeking a special exception since part of the property is located in the Goose Creek floodplain.

The North Adams Street Multi-Family Redevelopment will consume the mostly open lot across from Borough Hall that stretches from Gay to Adams to Market streets. West Chester Buggy Bath Car Wash as well as the automobile repair shops that are currently located on the property which are already slated for demolition.

The seven-story building will be under the borough’s height limit of 75 feet and will be surrounded by a 14,000 square-foot-courtyard. The development will have 383 shielded parking spots at grade level.

Read more about the Michaels Organization’s proposed development in The Daily Local News.

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Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on VISTA Today in August 2024.