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It’s Friday, June 28, 2024: For all the good intentions, are West Chester’s parking problems actually about to get worse? The answer is maybe. We look at what happened, how the Borough plans to pump the breaks, and how much damage has already been approved. Plus, West Chester Police seek help locating a missing teen, unsanctioned bubble baths, Timothy’s is closing - for real this time, and mini-golf on Gay Street? Yes, sir. Start wrapping up - the weekend is nearly here!

Who’s ready? Let’s catch up.

West Chester’s Parking Problem 2.0

No, this is not going to be another rehashing of how the Borough has 2000 permitted residential parking spaces for roughly 5000 issued permits (resident and guest). That is an old stat anyway and I am sure much has been done (fingers-crossed) in the last six years to close that gap - but again this is NOT an article about that. This article pertains to parking problems yet to come.

In 2021, West Chester updated its Zoning Code. One of the changes made regarded how parking is calculated for new developments. Instead of relying on a set number of spaces for a set number of units as it did in the past, the Zoning Code now requires each developer to calculate their projected needs and then validate those needs using an independent parking study. The idea was that customized plans would meet the building’s actual needs better than a one-size-fits-all approach. As the chart shows, the request, while rational on paper, has led to a potentially significant under-sourcing of parking spaces.

Note: There is no 2021 comparison data for Chestnut Square because today’s parking requirements are determined by a parking study that was not required when Chestnut Square was built.

The problem it seems lies in how you view life in the Borough. By sheer numbers, West Chester is a tight squeeze. It has a population density of 10,114 people/sq mi putting it in arm's length of some of the country’s densest cities. For example, Philadelphia has a population density of 11,936 people/sq mi, Washington, D.C., 11, 535 people/sq mi, The Borough far exceeds the density of many of the country’s smaller cities like Seattle (7,962 people/sq mi), Houston (3,598 people/sq mi), and Pittsburgh (5,471 people/sq mi). But while we might be urban-level packed, we lack much of a city’s infrastructure, particularly regarding public transit and/or walkable access to life-sustaining things like jobs and grocery stores.

With these nuances in mind, it is now believed traffic studies relying on the “dense urban” categorization, while perhaps technically correct, greatly underestimated the complexes’ actual parking needs. “There is a definite gray area here,” admitted Planning Commission member Allen Burke who helped lead the commission’s efforts to revise the standards.  

To “right size” as Borough Councilwoman Nicole Scimone put it at last week’s Borough Council meeting, the Planning Commission has proposed reinstating firm parking requirements.

Under the proposed modifications developers would need to allocate 1.2 parking spots per one-bedroom apartment or studio, 1.7 spaces for a two-bedroom unit, 2.2 parking places for a three-bedroom, and 2.5 spaces for a four-bedroom unit. This amounts to a compromise between 2012 parking standards, those used when Chestnut Square was built, and the 2021 update. There are reports that Chestnut Square regularly has unused spaces indicating the parking requirements at the time were too robust.

Last week Borough Council voted to accept the proposed revisions. The new parking requirements are now with the Borough’s solicitor who will make the official changes to the Zoning Code. The revised code is expected to be presented at next month’s Committee meeting at which time Borough Council wil schedule a public hearing on the matter.  

So what’s the damage? Well, that is TBD. The current calculations were used on 250 E. Market St. (Rubenstein’s), 330 W. Market St. (Mitch’s) and 410 S. High St. (Burger King). Since none of these are built yet, it is impossible to know the full impact - maybe Gen Z really will stay away from cars, but, just in case they don’t, Council and the Planning Commission are eager to get the new rules in motion before any new development plans are submitted.

It’s important to note that residents in these developments can not request residential parking permits. This should help keep cars off permitted streets but it will likely add volume to nonpermitted areas like those on Miner St.

Design Series: Make the Most of the Home You Love

Not surprisingly, a lot of our remodeling work at Spring Creek Design involves opening traditional floorplans to accommodate better flow between rooms – especially kitchens and living areas. Often that comes at the expense of a formal dining room. Which poses a question: Where do we eat?

Most clients opt for designs that include a dining table in the new space. But lately, some clients have asked us about built-in banquettes.

Our designers have responded with ingenious dining banquettes that add a one-of-a-kind twist to the open kitchen trend. “A banquette can serve as the focal point of a remodeling project because they’re always unique to the space,” says Project Designer Kyra Miller.

In the kitchen above, Kyra designed a curved banquette to fit into a large bay window. The custom table can be expanded with leaves to accommodate up to eight people.

Ready to make the most of the home you love? Give us a call at 610-273-9194.

The Warnings.

It’s all fun and games until soap gets in the stormwater system. Last Saturday, someone(s) decided to dump soap into the Marshall Square Park (MSP) fountain. On the surface, this might seem like a little clean fun, but it’s created a big mess for many people. (Sorry, for all the soap references, can’t help it). The Friends of Marshall Square Park (FMSP) is handling the clean-up.

Below is their response on how it’s going:  

"Sometime overnight this past Saturday an excessive amount of soap of some sort was dumped into the MSP Fountain causing an inordinate amount of soap suds.  What might have seemed like an innocent prank to some, has forced the FMSP to shut down the fountain indefinitely while we work with West Chester Borough on an environmentally compliant method of removing the fouled water."  

Speaking of unsolicited discharges into the stormwater system, the Borough, West Chester University, and the PA Department of Environmental Protection still do not have an answer to the question, who’s been polluting Plum Creek? What they do have is another reported incident. According to West Chester Public Works Director Don Edwards, a third incident was reported last week.

“We will be dye testing to attempt to find the source of the white substance,” he said in an email this week. However, he is not hopeful they will ever get a definitive answer.  “I would not be surprised if we can’t pinpoint the problem, but we’re hoping for resolution by people not putting substances into drains that go into waterways,” said Don. I feel like that is a fair request.

West Chester teen missing. West Chester Police are seeking help locating Rodrigo Serrano. The 15-year-old was last seen on Wednesday at around 11:30 p.m. No details as to where but he is described as a white Hispanic male about 5’ 6,’ 130 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. If you have seen Rodrigo or have any information, please contact the police at 610-696-2700.

There is a lot to unpack here. Last week, Magisterial District Judge Marc Leiberman set bail at $1 million for 26-year-old Ahmed Wasfi Al-Azzam of Uwchlan. Mr. Al-Azzam was charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, burglary, and robbery of a West Chester resident. According to the criminal complaint, the altercation occurred after Mr. Al-Azzam met the 73-year-old resident in an online chat room. According to the victim, he believed he was chatting with an 18-year-old until midway through the conversation the person allegedly suggested he was 15 not 18. The victim then reported ending the conversation but admitted to first accepting a gift from the teenager. Mr. Al-Azzam used the address provided for the gift to locate his online chat partner IRL. Upon entering the residence, the defendant tied up his victim and beat him with a small hammer for about an hour accusing him of being a pedophile and recording a forced confession. The police have not found any evidence of pedophilia and the West Chester resident has not been charged with any wrongdoing at this time. Mr. Al-Azzam, however, has been identified as a potential suspect in other vigilante-style altercations. You can read the entire long strange incident here.

West Chester’s handicapped parking space audit is underway. Last month, West Chester’s Parking Department announced it was conducting a full-scale audit of existing on-street handicapped spaces in the Borough. The goal is to identify those still in regular use and remove those that are not. Well, that time has come. If you have a handicapped parking space you are using, make sure it is registered by going to the Parking Services website and submitting the required documentation. That includes a valid driver's license and vehicle registration, both with a Borough address, a valid handicapped placard, a valid handicapped ID card, and a lease if you are a renter.

Some court cases have happy endings. Early aughts reality star Bam Margera has ended his Chester County court saga with a guilty plea and a new outlook on life.

Excessive noise alert. This is a warning for those living near the Taylor Run Pump Station.

The Accolades.

This week, we are celebrating being Main Line adjacent. Main Line Today, the lifestyle mag for Philly’s western suburb set, has released its annual rankings of the area’s best, well really anything. This year 35 downtown businesses were recognized.

Newcomers 9 Prime, Bierhaul Townhouse, and Rose’s Little Donuts all made the cut. 9 Prime was named “Best New Steakhouse.” Bierhaul got “Best Restaurant Remake,” and Rose’s, “Best Mini Donuts.” Speer Madanat, of Pizza and Steaks fame, was named “Best-Under-the-Radar Restaurateur.” The Green House nabbed “Best Plant Shop” and Turks Head Wines took home “Best Wine Experience.”

Then there were the now regulars. Pietro’s was again deemed the “Best Steakhouse.” Roots peeled and shucked its way to another “Best Farm-to-Table” win while, Gemelli repeated as “Best Gelato.” Fans turned out to deliver Yori’s another “Best Bakery” title and people’s choice darling Charlie & Co. again claimed “Best Barbershop.”

You can view a list of all the downtown winners here.

Other things we are cheering this week:

Anniversaries. Congratulations to two of my favorite places to hit up downtown - Yori’s Bakery and Gryphon Cafe. They are both celebrating anniversaries this month - Yori’s turns 12 and Gryphon is five. Gryphon’s opening was one of my first posts. Check it out here. (Just ignore any typos. Those were the days before my trusted proofreader.)

Business acumen. Shout out this week to East alumni Shravan Rajagopal. The 2024 grad was this year’s winner of the West Chester University Business Idea Competition. He took first place with “My Chronicles,” an app he co-created with his cousin and brother to track food intake for those with Crohn’s and other inflammatory bowel diseases. That’s not all for this industrious student. According to his LinkedIn page, he is also the co-founder of Fefty and a part-time math tutor. And I struggle to get my kid to take the trash out.  

Singer-songwriters. This week, Uptown-Taylor’s Music announced the semi-finalists of their summer singer-songwriter competition. Nine artists have made it to the next round. They represent a range of musical styles from acoustic pop to indie folk, one gentleman even proudly owns the category “soft rock.” You can find the full list of semifinalists here. Starting on July 10, the semi-finalists will perform in groups of three at Uptown. These are audience participation events with the night’s top two vote-getters advancing to the finals on Aug. 7.  

Future celebrity sightings. Turns out Netflix was way ahead of me on this one. The Shane Gillis series Tires - which I am pretty sure we broke was filmed in here West Chester with the help of some observant readers - has been renewed for a second season. While the series proved popular enough in May to briefly dethrone Netflix’s period juggernaut Bridgerton, that didn’t matter. The show was renewed before the first season aired.    

Easy access to really good chocolate. Congrats to Eclat’s Christopher Curtin on a nice Philadelphia Inquirer profile this month. Reporter Kiki Aranita gives us an inside look at the acclaimed chef’s research and development lab.  

Hello.

This week, let’s give a warm welcome to Jewell Parkinson, the newest member of the West Chester Area School Board. She replaces Joyce Chester who resigned from the Board in May citing personal and professional reasons.

Jewell was one of two candidates to apply for the position. The other was Nick Spangler who ran unsuccessfully for the Region 1 position last fall. Nick reiterated his education pedigree. He noted his master’s in school administration and his four decades of experience in learning and development positions, but, in the end, the Board went shiny and new.

Jewell, who has had two children graduate from the district, described herself as a business leader and pledged to prioritize “student-centered public education.” She also offered her expertise in the areas of strategic workforce development, talent management, learning and development, DEI, budget planning, technology innovation adoption, and change management. She was approved by a vote of 8 to 1 and will serve until Dec. 2025.

Hello? Can you hear me now? Last week, The Daily Local shared that West Chester Borough has worked to improve the audio quality in its Council Chambers and I, for one, am grateful. According to the article, large noise control panels were added to the walls and the microphones were reprogrammed to reduce background noise - now if they could just remember to turn them on.

Love that chicken? Well, then you’re in luck. Popeyes is now open on Paoli Pike. I have not yet been over to check it out but so far they have a respectable 4.6 Google rating on nine reviews. Dings seem to be more service than food-related. Just note, according to their app, mobile ordering is not yet available at the West Chester location so you’ll have to old-school it through the drive-thru.

Also, making fun business announcements this week, Bierhaul Townhouse. The 15 N. Walnut St. LagerHaus has opened its turf-lined patio. I suppose it’s as close to a picnic experience as you’ll get in downtown West Chester. Also, the Bookstore Bakery now has gift cards! I don’t know about you, but I have been waiting for this.

Finally, West Chester Parks and Recreation is hosting Mini Golf on Gay Street! This Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for what I am guessing is the first time, you can play 18 holes of miniature golf on Gay Street. The course starts near the Country Bagel. That is also where you will pay and pick up your clubs.  It’s $5 for ages 11 and under and $7 for ages 12 and up. Just note - and I did as a family of five -  teams are limited to four or fewer.

Goodbye.

So, is it goodbye to actually walking through the Gay Street Open Air Market? It seems to be. It is especially noticeable over by Teca and Opa near the corner of Gay and Walnut Streets where hotel construction has closed the opposite sidewalk but they are not the only offenders. Several restaurants have been quietly encroaching into pedestrian space.

Current regulations allow businesses to go the width of their building and then halfway out into the street. They also need to provide a pedestrian walkway of no less than 54 inches, but in some places that is not happening. Downtown West Chester Executive Director (and volunteer firefighter) John O’Brien first raised concerns about the creep during this month’s Smart Growth Committee meeting.  

“I think we can all say there are some restaurants that take liberty with that,” he told Committee members referring to Borough specifications.

It turns out, that residents have noticed that liberty taking too.

“Hope this doesn’t come off as a rant because I really enjoy the open-air market in the summer… That being said, some of the restaurants are completely blocking the street with tables. It feels like it gets a little worse every week,” an anonymous poster shared on the Facebook group West Chester Community. The post garnered 68 comments mostly in agreement.

“They should leave a walkway up the middle for pedestrians,” suggested one commenter. “It feels rude to be weaving through tables while people are eating.”

Some of this slide may have been businesses taking advantage of turnover in the Borough’s Building and Housing Department, but hopefully no more. I reached out to new Building and Housing Director Sally Slook this week who said she would be sending a Code Enforcement Officer out to review the situation.

Also, it’s goodbye to Timothy’s. The West Goshen sports bar announced it will close its doors for good on Saturday night.

“We are very sad to announce that Saturday 6/29 will be our last day of operation. We are so thankful to our community for the years of business. Please try and stop in this week if possible,” they shared on Facebook.

Timothy’s has seemingly struggled since Wawa began lobbying for space in the Parkway Shopping Center. Last fall, owner Timothy Dever accused a Daily Local article on the new convenience mart of hurting business by confusing customers as to whether or not the restaurant was open.

“Your original article written about the proposed Wawa take-over did hurt our business,” he wrote in an email to reporter Bill Rettew. However, in the same article, he speculated Timothy’s would remain open until the summer of 2024.

Will Timothy’s be missed? That appears to be up for debate but I do know they were the long-time home of the Westtown-East Goshen (WEGO) Rotary, a West Chester University faculty favorite, and said to have a superior Quizzo night. Fans are encouraged to stop by before they close.

Also, this week, it’s goodbye to work crews on High and Miner Streets as planned pedestrian safety improvements are substantially complete. The improvements which included the introduction of a bump-out to shorten the crossing distance, new lighting, and repositioned crosswalk buttons (that button you push to maybe get the stoplight to change color) were paid for by a Chester County Revitalization Grant.

According to a message on the Borough website, “This project improves pedestrian safety and enhances West Chester’s charm.”

So far not all residents have agreed with that assessment but love it or hate it - it serves as a preview of things to come. A PennDOT project that will make similar improvements from Rosedale to Barnard St. is scheduled to begin in July.

Also, it’s goodbye to the “Tricentennial Tree” in front of the courthouse. According to Borough Aborist Mike Dunn, the tree, which was planted in 1982 in honor of the county’s 300th birthday, was dying of Bacterial Leaf Scorch and needed to be removed. A new tree will be planted but no guarantee it will be able to live up to its name.  

Finally, goodbye and good luck to West Chester Police Department Corporal Harry O’Neill. Corporal O’Neill retired this week after 24 years of service. I don’t know the Corporal’s plans for retirement but if you see him around, give him our thanks.

Pay It Forward.

This one is for all you nonprofit leaders out there (and all their well-informed volunteers). The West Chester Downtown Foundation 2024 Community Grants application period is now open. According to a press release issued this week, the WCDF provides financial support for worthy, non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations in the Greater West Chester Community with a maximum grant of $2,500.

Last year the organization awarded funds to a record 13 West Chester nonprofits and they want to do it again.

“Our hope is that we will get a strong pool of applicants so that we can distribute these funds to

support the needs of West Chester,” said Tracy Sammarone, Chair of the Grants Committee.

Apply here if you would like to be considered for an award. The application deadline is July 31.

Other ways to give back this week:

Build a community that cares. Communities that Care is a West Chester-based nonprofit focused on creating a thriving community starting with the students and they are looking for volunteers in a couple of key areas. First, they could use a few more parent liaisons. Liaisons work with the schools to help ensure students have a substance-free, violence-free, and emotionally healthy environment to thrive in. Have a student in one of the district’s 11 elementary schools, three middle schools, or three middle schools? This could be a good one for you. They also need a graphic designer, social media assistant, communications helper, and a board member. There’s something for everyone. Think you can help? Learn more here.  

Design West Chester a cool new parking map. The Borough’s Parking Service and Public Arts Commission are inviting artists to submit art proposals for an illustrated map of the Borough and its 11 parking lots and garages. The goal here is to encourage visitors to use all of West Chester’s available parking spaces in a fun and memorable way. Think you can do that? Submissions are due by July 13. 

Solve one of those “there must be someone who can use this” problems. I recently saw a Buy Nothing post like this concerning a piano. While I can’t help her, I do have suggestions of what to do with old eyeglasses and hearing aids. Glasses that can be repurposed may donated to the Lions Club Recycle for Sight Program. Drop them off at State Sen. Carolyn Comitta’s West Chester office (17 E. Gay Street) Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hearing aids can be donated to the Chester County Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLLA)’s Help4Hearing Project. All makes and models are accepted, as well as accessories. Mail them to HLAA Chester County, P.O. Box 1371, West Chester, PA 19380.

The Weekend Marquee by Uptown

July 5: The Bell Bottom Blues - Clapton Tribute

The Bell Bottom Blues is a professional tribute to one of the greatest rock guitar players of our time.  A high energy show with both electric and acoustic sets, this is a true Eric Clapton experience! Get your tickets now!

The Freakin’ Weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? After months of Saturday morning games, I am finally making a highly anticipated return to the West Chester Grower’s Market. Please tell me there are still peaches. We are also thinking of checking out this summer’s early blockbuster.

If you are around this weekend, there is a little end-of-Pride-Month-event squeeze going on. Turks Head Cafe is hosting a Pride Month Sip and Paint tonight. There will be live music and I am assuming something to paint. If you hurry, the West Chester Public Library has a Drop-in Pride Month Craft event happening now until 2 p.m. Kids can make beaded jewelry or paint rocks. Also, May Day has a new summer menu - hope they still have the avocado toast. Save 25 percent if you order a new item online using the code SUMMERMENU. Saloon 151, Hop Fidelity, and Pietros all have live music options. Check the links for details - and don’t forget, Sunday is Mini Golf on Gay St. I can’t wait to see how that goes!

And finally, this week, thank you to our Community Sponsor - West Chester Lacrosse and West Chester Field Hockey! For nearly 40 years, they have worked to promote character, teamwork, respect, and a lifelong love of the game. We participated in their Field Hockey Futures program last spring and they did such a good job. It was one of the few practices I didn’t have to fight my daughter to go to! Visit their website for more information and a list of upcoming programs. 

West Chester Lacrosse and West Chester Field Hockey

West Chester Lacrosse and West Chester Field Hockey run year-round lacrosse and field hockey clinics, leagues, and camps for preschool through 8th graders. These programs are based locally at Kelly Field, WCASD fields, and township parks. Fall rec league registration is now open and new this summer, West Chester Field Hockey Women's Pickup and West Chester GaLAXy Women's Lacrosse! Check out www.wclax.net for details and registration info. You can email [email protected] with any questions.

View a list of all our amazing Community Sponsors here.

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Mark your calendars:

• June 28 – The Rush Experience, Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40/advance; $45/door

• June 29 – West Chester Growers Market, Corner of Church and Chestnut, 9 a.m. – 1 pm.

• June 29 – Messer Chups, Uptown Theater, 8 p.m. Messer Chups is a surf rock band from Saint Petersburg, Russia. Tickets: $35/advance; $40/door

• June 30 – Summer Picnic Train Ride, West Chester Railroad, 230 E. Market St. 12 – 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/adult: $20/kids 2-12

• June 30 – Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors,” West Goshen Park, 6:30 p.m. This is a free community event. West Chester Food Cupboard donations encouraged.

• July 1 – Chester County’s John Morton: Declaration of Independence Signer, Chester County History Center Virtual Event, 7 p.m.  John Morton of Ridley Township was one of 56 men who signed. It was a treasonous act and a dramatic about-face for a political moderate. This is a pay-as-you-wish event.

• July 1- $5 Movie Monday – Independence Day, Uptown Theater, 7 p.m. Free popcorn!

• July 3 – West Chester Taps, Downtown West Chester, 5 – 7 p.m. Join various downtown restaurants each Wednesday for a townwide Happy Hour. Drink and food specials available.

• July 3 – Underground Railroad Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 6:30 p.m. This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. Tour: 1.25 miles; 90 minutes. Tickets: $16.25 (with fee)

• July 4 – Decorated Bike Parade, West Goshen Park, 10 a.m. Show your patriotic pride by decorating your bicycle, wagon, tricycle, Big Wheel, stroller, or wheelchair.  Must wear a helmet to be eligible for a prize. This is a free event but you must be a West Goshen resident to participate. Not sure why they do that.

• July 5 – First Friday – Summer Concert Series, Downtown West Chester, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy live performances from the old Courthouse, free street-level parking after 5 p.m., and fun extras like complimentary face painting.

• July 5 – First Friday Jazz featuring the Dan Wilkins Quartet, 4 West Prescott Alley, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Doors open at 7 p.m. Catch Dan Wilkins, Jon Ballantyne, Adrian Moring, and Bill Goodwin as they showcase a diverse playlist of styles and eras to thrill any jazz enthusiast! Tickets: $15/adult; $10/student.

• July 5 – Bell Bottom Blues – Eric Clapton Tribute, Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40

• July 6 – West Chester Growers Market, Corner of Church and Chestnut, 9 a.m. – 1 pm.

• July 6 – Underground Railroad Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. Tour: 1.25 miles; 90 minutes. Tickets: $16.25 (with fee)

• July 7 – Summer Picnic Train Ride, West Chester Railroad, 230 E. Market St. 12 – 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/adult: $20/kids 2-12

• July 7 – A Cappella Pops, West Goshen Park, 6:30 p.m. This is a free community event. West Chester Food Cupboard donations encouraged.

• July 8- $5 Movie Monday – Jaws, Uptown Theater, 7 p.m. Free popcorn!

• July 10- West Chester Taps, Downtown West Chester, 5 – 7 p.m. Join various downtown restaurants each Wednesday for a townwide Happy Hour. Drink and food specials available.  July 10 – Underground Railroad Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 6 p.m. This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. Tour: 1.25 miles; 90 minutes. Tickets: $16.25 (with fee)

• July 11 – Music at Marshall: Sin Brothers, Marshall Square Park, music starts at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a free open-air concert, food trucks, face painting and more!

Looking for more event ideas? The Spring/Summer Event Guide is now available! 35 events to plan your summer around. View the full calendar here.

That’s it. Stay safe, stay healthy, and enjoy this summer for a minute. I am off next week but already planning for all the stuff when I return.

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