Chester County · East Caln Township · #LD-09-24-18264
1020 Boot Road
East Caln Township, PA · 15,850 sq ft non-residential, retail & commercial · 4.2 acres
About this project
A 15,850 sq ft building with about 5,000 sq ft of retail and 10,850 sq ft of warehouse space is proposed on a 4.2-acre site in East Caln Township.
Official description: Proposing 15,850 square foot building - 5000 square feet of retail, 10,850 square feet of warehouse space (1020 Boot Road Land Development)
- Plan type
- Land development
- Land use
- Warehouse, Retail
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2024-09-30 · #LD-09-24-18264 · Land development · 15,850 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A 15,850-square-foot commercial building is proposed at 1020 Boot Road in East Caln Township, near Downingtown. County records describe about 5,000 square feet of retail space and 10,850 square feet of warehouse space on a 4.2-acre site.
A commercial real estate listing for the address gives a different split: up to 8,100 square feet of retail and 7,750 square feet of warehouse. The total is the same. The listing says the site plan is fully approved under the township's neighborhood retail zoning, but the listing page could not be opened to verify that. No tenant, developer, news coverage or neighbor opposition was found. The site's current condition was not confirmed in the sources found.
What it could mean nearby
- Boot Road would likely see more customer and delivery traffic, because retail and warehouse uses both draw vehicles. The records do not include a traffic study.
- The project could bring a small number of retail and warehouse jobs, but no tenant or job count was found.
- The county records do not show any homes, school effects or utility changes for this project.
Where it stands
The county's planning commission reviewed a land development filing for this address in late October 2024, and the latest county filing is dated 2024-09-30. A listing claims the site plan is approved, but no township minutes or decision were found to confirm it. After approval, the next steps are usually building permits, construction, and then finding tenants.
- Oct 25, 2024 Chester County Planning Commission review report lists a land development file for 1020 Boot Road
- Sep 30, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The East Caln Township supervisors and planning commission handle land development approvals, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings. Check the township website for meeting dates.
Around the web
- 1020 Boot Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335CityfeetA for-lease listing says the 15,850 sq ft site has an approved site plan under neighborhood retail zoning. The retail and warehouse split differs from the county's.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- The formal township review of a plan to build on a site, covering buildings, parking, drainage and access.
- Site plan
- A drawing showing where the buildings, parking, driveways and stormwater features will go on the property.
- Zoning district
- A map area with rules about which uses, such as retail or warehouse, are allowed.
- Neighborhood retail (NR-4)
- The zoning label cited in the listing, meant for smaller shops and services that serve nearby residents.
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.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $3.5M
- ~158 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~39 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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