Chester County · West Chester Borough · #SD-10-24-18291
Axle Square, LLC - 210-214 W. Washington Street
West Chester Borough, PA · 8 homes, townhomes · 0.4 acres
About this project
Consolidation of three lots and construction of eight townhomes on 0.38 acre at 210-214 West Washington Street in West Chester Borough.
Official description: Consolidation of (3) existing lots & proposal for construction of (8) townhomes (210-214 W. Washington Street).
- Plan type
- Subdivision
- Land use
- Townhouse
- Status
- Reviewed
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Axle Square, LLC proposes to combine three lots at 210-214 West Washington Street in West Chester Borough and build eight townhomes on about 0.38 acre. The plan is two rows of four. One row would face West Washington Street and the other would face Patton Alley. Parking would sit between the rows.
The site now holds a long-running auto garage and two homes, and it is almost entirely paved. Because two homes would be removed, the net gain is six homes. Local news said the homes are meant for sale rather than for rent. The plan was revised to reduce garage and paving space and add trees and green space. It would also add about 16 off-street parking spaces, where the site now has none.
The news report said most Borough Council members supported the plan. Concerns included the two households that would be displaced and a question about a stormwater waiver.
What it could mean nearby
- Adds about 16 off-street parking spaces to a site that now has none, though the plan has less parking than the first version.
- Net gain of six homes, for sale rather than rent, in a walkable part of the borough.
- The site is fully paved now. Filtration beds and added green space are meant to reduce stormwater runoff.
- Two existing households would be displaced and an auto garage that has operated for decades would close.
Where it stands
Local news reported that preliminary plans were scheduled for a full Borough Council vote on Feb. 18, 2025. The most recent county filing is dated Oct. 2024. This search did not confirm the vote result. If preliminary plans were approved, final plans and site work design usually come next, followed by building permits.
- Feb 18, 2025 Preliminary plans scheduled for a full Borough Council vote (outcome not confirmed)
- Feb 14, 2025 Borough Council's Smart Growth Committee reviewed the proposal, the week of this date
- Oct 17, 2024 Latest filing in county planning records
Who's behind it
Axle Square, LLC · The company is the applicant named in county records. No company website or other projects were found.
Around the web
- 8 new townhomes would bring more housing options to West Chester BoroughHello, West Chester · Feb 17, 2025Describes the layout, parking and stormwater changes, council support, displacement concerns and the planned Feb. 18, 2025 council vote.
Planning terms explained
- Lot consolidation
- Merging several separate parcels into one larger lot so a single project can be built across them.
- Preliminary plan
- An early-stage site plan the municipality reviews and approves before detailed final designs are filed.
- Stormwater waiver
- Official permission to depart from a rule on handling rainwater runoff.
- Impervious surface
- Ground covered by pavement or buildings that does not let rain soak in.
- Smart Growth Committee
- A Borough Council committee that reviews development ideas before the full council acts.
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: West Chester Borough Council makes the decisions on this plan, and residents can comment at its public meetings. The Planning Commission also reviews plans.
In Pennsylvania, West Chester Borough decides on this plan, not the county. The county planning commission only reviews it and sends recommendations.
- Speak at the West Chester 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 West Chester 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: $3.0M
- ~112 roofing squares
- ~8 HVAC systems
- ~8 kitchens / 16+ bathrooms
- ~16,000 sq ft of finished living space
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