Chester County · Phoenixville Borough · #LD-05-24-18090
Good Samaritan Services redevelopment
Phoenixville Borough, PA · 6,272 sq ft non-residential, institutional · 0.1 acres
About this project
On a 0.09-acre site in Phoenixville Borough, three connected dwelling units will be demolished and replaced by one 6,272 sq ft attached building, with the lot consolidated as part of the plan.
Official description: 1 proposed building. The redevelopment project and plan propose a lot consolidation, demolition of the existing structures containing three (3) interconnected dwelling units, and the construction of a single attached building that will include the same occupant count in a more private, safe and code compliant setting.
- Plan type
- Land development
- Land use
- Unique
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2024-06-11 · #LD-05-24-18090 · Land development · 6,272 sq ft
- 2024-06-11 · #SD-05-24-18085 · Subdivision
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Good Samaritan Services, a nonprofit that runs a homeless shelter in Phoenixville, plans to replace its aging shelter at 133-137 High Street. Three connected dwelling units would be torn down. One attached building of about 6,272 square feet would go up in their place. The site is very small, about nine-hundredths of an acre, and the separate lots would be merged into one.
The borough says the new building would hold the same number of occupants as today. The aim is a more private, safe and code-compliant setting. Local news coverage says the plan would add lighting and trees for privacy, and that the shelter's current buildings have numerous problems.
The borough planning commission reviewed the plan in March 2025, looking at stormwater drainage, tree protection and parking. Borough Council then approved it in April 2025.
What it could mean nearby
- Occupancy is described as staying the same, so the number of people served at the site should not grow.
- New lighting and trees are intended to improve privacy for the shelter and neighbors on this residential street.
- Stormwater drainage, tree protection and parking were the items reviewed by the planning commission.
- Construction activity on a small lot could bring temporary noise and street disruption, though no schedule was found.
Where it stands
Borough Council approved the project in April 2025. Next steps usually include finishing any approval conditions, getting demolition and building permits, and then starting construction. No construction dates were found.
- Apr 8, 2025 Borough Council approved the project by resolution.
- Mar 13, 2025 Planning commission voted to approve the plan.
- Jun 11, 2024 Latest county planning filing.
- May 6, 2024 Application submitted to the borough, as listed by the borough.
Who's behind it
Good Samaritan Services · A nonprofit that runs shelter and housing services in Phoenixville and other locations.
Around the web
- 133-137 High Street RedevelopmentBorough of Phoenixville · Apr 8, 2025Gives the applicant, the proposal, and Borough Council's April 2025 approval.
- Phoenixville homeless shelter to be demolished and rebuiltPatch · Mar 19, 2025Reports the planning commission's 5-0 approval and the issues it reviewed: stormwater, trees and parking.
Planning terms explained
- Lot consolidation
- Merging several adjoining lots into a single lot, often so one building can be built across them.
- Land development plan
- A detailed plan, reviewed by the borough, showing how a site will be built, drained and landscaped.
- Stormwater management
- Features that control rainwater runoff so it does not flood neighboring properties or streets.
- Planning commission
- An advisory board that reviews development plans and recommends action to the governing council.
- Resolution
- A formal vote by a governing body, such as the one recording the council's approval of this plan.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
How to comment officially
For this project: The approval stage at Borough Council has passed; questions can go to the Borough of Phoenixville's Planning & Land Development department.
In Pennsylvania, Phoenixville Borough decides on this plan, not the county. The county planning commission only reviews it and sends recommendations.
- Speak at the Phoenixville Borough planning commission or governing body (board of supervisors or council) meeting when the plan is on the agenda. Public comment there goes on the official record.
- Or email or mail a written comment to the Phoenixville Borough manager or zoning officer, name the plan and its address, and ask that your comment be entered into the record.
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Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $2.2M
- ~31 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~15 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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