Phoenixville public meetings in 2025

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will discuss a consistency review for the WVT Bennett Property residential development. The committee will also approve the draft minutes from Meeting 185 and an invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning (#1025-08). Additional items include setting the 2026 draft meeting schedule and reviewing the 2025 Work Plan for the PRCP Transportation Plan implementation.

• Approval of Meeting 185 draft minutes
• Approval of invoice Theurkauf Design & Planning #1025-08
• Consistency Review – WVT Bennett Property residential development
• 2026 Draft meeting schedule
• 2025 Work Plan – PRCP Transportation Plan municipal implementation

The committee unanimously approved the draft consistency review for the Toll Brothers Bennett Tract residential project, adopting recommendations on trails, recreation amenities, traffic impact study, solar panels, EV chargers, permeable pavement, and setbacks. It also approved the meeting minutes, an invoice for $979.89, and set in‑person meeting dates for 2026 (January 28, April 29, September 30). The meeting was adjourned at 8:49 pm.

• Approved meeting 185 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice $979.89 (unanimous)
• Approved draft consistency review for Bennett Tract residential development (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 in‑person meeting dates: Jan 28, Apr 29, Sep 30 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 draft meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will meet virtually to discuss the municipal implementation of the PRCP PROS Plan. The body will also receive an update regarding the endorsement of the Devault Rail Trail.

• 2025 Work Plan – PRCP PROS Plan municipal implementation
• PRPC Trail Committee update on Devault Rail Trail Endorsement
• Invoice for Theurkauf Design & Planning #0925-13
• Reappointment request from Theurkauf Design & Planning

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will approve the draft minutes from Meeting 183 and two vendor invoices. It will discuss a draft Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement for the Devault Rail Trail, a proposal from the Phoenixville Area Soccer Club, and a consistency review of recent zoning and land development ordinance amendments. The meeting also includes an update from the PRPC Trail Committee.

• Approval of Meeting 183 Draft Minutes
• Approval of invoices: Theurkauf Design & Planning #0825-02 and Smith and Porter #PRPCP-142
• Devault Rail Trail draft Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement – Tim Phelps, TMACC
• Phoenixville Area Soccer Club – Michael McGeehin
• Consistency Review – Phoenixville Zoning and Land Development Ordinance Amendments

The committee approved the meeting minutes and two vendor invoices. It also approved a revised consistency review finding the proposed Phoenixville zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments consistent with the Regional Comprehensive Plan. All approvals were unanimous except the minutes, where two members abstained.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Rusty Strauss, seconded by Amanda Irwin; Rusty Strauss and Danielle Jouenne abstained)
• Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice $1,013.64 (motion by Danielle Jouenne, seconded by Lisa Lacroix; unanimous)
• Approved Smith and Porter invoice $729.25 (motion by Rusty Strauss, seconded by Danielle Jouenne; unanimous)
• Approved revised consistency review of Phoenixville ordinance amendments (motion by Rusty Strauss, seconded by Danielle Jouenne; unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn adopted (motion by Rusty Strauss, seconded by Lisa Lacroix; meeting adjourned by Rich Kirkner)

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will meet virtually to approve draft minutes, review an invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning, discuss Phoenixville zoning amendments, and review the 2025 Community Facilities Plan Municipal Implementation. Updates on the PRPC Trail Committee and plans for an in-person September meeting will also be addressed.

• Approval of Meeting 182 Draft Minutes
• Approval of invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning #0725-09
• Consistency Review – Phoenixville Zoning Amendments
• 2025 Work Plan – Community Facilities Plan Municipal Implementation

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved the prior meeting's minutes, with Rusty Strauss and Danielle Jouenne abstaining. The committee also approved Theurkauf Design & Planning's invoice for $1,182.39 unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (abstentions: Rusty Strauss, Danielle Jouenne)
• Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice $1,182.39 (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by George Martin, seconded by Lisa Lacroix)

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will meet virtually to conduct a consistency review of Phoenixville zoning amendments. The body will also discuss the implementation of the 2025 Economic Development Plan.

• Consistency Review of Phoenixville Zoning Amendments
• 2025 Work Plan regarding Economic Development Plan Municipal Implementation
• Invoice for Theurkauf Design & Planning #0625-06
• Correspondence regarding Devault Rail Trail
• Zoning map question sent to Schuylkill Township

The committee approved the minutes of the July 30 meeting, with one abstention. It unanimously approved the Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice for $1,366.88 and the consistency review finding on Phoenixville's proposed zoning ordinance changes. Members also agreed to hold the September 24 meeting in person at Schuylkill Township.

• Approved meeting minutes (Lisa Lacroix abstained)
• Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice $1,366.88 (unanimous)
• Approved consistency review of Phoenixville zoning amendment proposals (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold September 24 meeting in person at Schuylkill Township
• Adjourned meeting at 8:27 pm (motion passed)

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will meet to discuss the implementation of the 2025 Housing Plan. The body will also review an invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning and receive an update on the PRPC Trail Committee.

• 2025 Work Plan – Housing Plan Municipal Implementation
• Invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning #0525-03
• PRPC Trail Committee update

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee unanimously approved the meeting minutes and a $1,808.83 invoice to Theurkauf Design & Planning. The committee directed consultant Ed Theurkauf to follow up with Schuylkill Township on T‑2/T‑3 mapping issues and to obtain a draft letter from Tim Phelps about a multi‑municipal trail entity. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice $1,808.83 (unanimous)
• Directed Ed Theurkauf to follow up with Schuylkill Township on T‑2/T‑3 mapping
• Directed Ed Theurkauf to ask Tim Phelps when TMACC letter can be expected
• Motion to adjourn passed

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will meet to conduct a consistency review for the Whitehorse Development in Charlestown. The body will also discuss the 2025 Work Plan regarding the Environmental Resources Plan Municipal Implementation.

• Charlestown – Whitehorse Development Consistency Review
• 2025 Work Plan – Environmental Resources Plan Municipal Implementation
• Invoice for Theurkauf Design & Planning #0425-11
• PRPC Trail Committee Update

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved the prior meeting minutes and a $236.25 invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning, LLC, both unanimously. The committee also approved, without dissent, the amended consistency review for the Charlestown Whitehorse Development project. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice $236.25 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Whitehorse Development consistency review (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn adopted (unanimous)

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will meet to discuss a DCED grant application for stormwater improvements in West Pikeland. The body will also review invoices and receive an update from the Trail Committee.

• West Pikeland Stormwater Improvements DCED Grant Application Endorsement
• Invoice for Smith and Porter #PRPCP-123
• Invoice for Theurkauf Design & Planning #0325-08
• PRPC Trail Committee Update

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and two vendor invoices without opposition. It also approved the endorsement letter for West Pikeland’s stormwater improvements DCED grant application. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting 178 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Smith and Porter invoice $913.52 (unanimous)
• Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice $1,738.24 (unanimous)
• Approved West Pikeland stormwater improvements DCED grant endorsement letter (unanimous)

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will discuss endorsing grant applications for East Pikeland's Ridge Road Park from DCNR and DCED. They will also hear an update from the PRPC Trail Committee and review the 2025 Work Plan for land use plan implementation. The meeting includes approval of an invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning and approval of draft minutes from Meeting 177.

• Approval of invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning #0225-15
• Endorsement of East Pikeland Ridge Road Park grant applications to DCNR and DCED
• Update from PRPC Trail Committee
• Review of 2025 Work Plan – Land Use Plan Municipal Implementation
• Consideration of revised PRPC member contacts

The committee approved the prior meeting minutes and a $945.08 invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning, both unanimously. It also unanimously approved draft endorsement letters for East Pikeland grant applications covering community gardens, trails, and lighting improvements. The committee decided to keep the trail‑committee discussion on the agenda for next month.

• Approved meeting 177 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $945.08 invoice to Theurkauf Design & Planning (unanimous)
• Approved endorsement letters for East Pikeland DCNR/DCED grant applications (unanimous)
• Decided to keep trail‑committee topic on agenda for next month (no vote recorded)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will review unfinished business including a design update (multicolor variation chosen), MEI scorecard, advocacy recap, and state training scheduling. New business includes two expiring seats (terms end March 31, 2025) with a public inquiry about applying, an awareness campaign draft, and Pride Fest participation.

• Two HRC seats expiring March 31, 2025; public inquiry received about applying
• Design work update: group chose multicolor variation
• HRC Awareness Campaign draft presented (DRAFT 3.5.2025)
• Pride Fest discussion/participation
• HRC state training scheduling: doodle poll or alternate Wednesday (2nd or 4th)

The Phoenixville Human Relations Commission met on March 5, 2025, and selected a multicolor variation for the design work in its awareness campaign. The commission discussed training options, expiring seats, and Pride Fest participation, but no formal votes were recorded.

• Selected multicolor variation for design work
• Discussed training options: doodle poll or alternate Wednesday
• Discussed expiring HRC seats (2 terms end March 31, 2025)
• Discussed awareness campaign draft
• Discussed Pride Fest participation

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and an invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning. New business includes discussing the 2025 Work Plan focusing on EV charging infrastructure and energy, while old business covers updates to the PRPC Trail Committee roster. Public comment will be taken.

• Approval of Meeting 176 draft minutes
• Approval of invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning #0125-03
• Discussion of 2025 Work Plan on EV charging infrastructure and energy
• Updates to 2025 PRPC Trail Committee roster
• Public comment period

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes as amended and an invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning, LLC. Members discussed the 2025 Energy and Sustainability work plan, noting limited municipal influence on carpooling but positive roles in ordinances like solar and EV infrastructure. Trail committee updates included reviewing development applications and planning a March meeting. No public comment or correspondence was received.

• Approved meeting 176 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice #0125-03 for $1,256.44 (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Commission held a reorganization vote to appoint a Chair and Co-Chair. Members discussed a budget of under $5,000 for design work and reviewed progress on the Municipality as Employer project. The body also discussed the impact of federal changes on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Pennsylvania and Phoenixville.

• Election of Kevin as Chair
• Election of Sus as Co-Chair
• Approval of design work budget under $5,000
• Municipality as Employer progress update
• Discussion on federal DEI changes

The Phoenixville Human Relations Commission elected Kevin as Chair and Sus as Co-Chair, and approved a design work budget under $5,000. Members discussed progress on the MEI (Municipal Equality Index) update, noting barriers in obtaining responses, and assigned future sections to members. The commission also discussed federal changes and their impact on DEI in Pennsylvania and Phoenixville, and Lee was appointed as the HRC representative for a meeting with Alianzas and the Borough.

• Elected Kevin as Chair
• Elected Sus as Co-Chair
• Approved design work budget under $5,000
• Assigned MEI sections: Shawn (Municipal Services, March), Susmita (Law Enforcement, May), Koretta (LGBTQ+ Equality, July)
• Appointed Lee as HRC representative for Alianzas meeting

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will reorganize for 2025, approve minutes and invoices, and discuss new business including the 2025 roster, annual report, work plan, and a consistency review of Phoenixville's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Amendment and Traffic Impact Study. Old business includes regional housing affordability.

• Reorganization: election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and appointment of consultants
• Approval of invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning (#1124-06 and 1224-05)
• Consistency Review of Phoenixville SLDOA and Traffic Impact Study
• 2025 Work Plan and Annual Report
• Regional Housing Affordability discussion

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee approved its 2024 annual report and discussed priority initiatives for 2025, including housing affordability, regional trails, environmental protection, and multi-modal accessibility. The committee also approved a consistency review for Phoenixville's proposed traffic impact study ordinance amendment, finding it consistent with the Regional Comprehensive Plan. Officers and consultants were reappointed unanimously.

• Re-elected Rich Kirkner as Chair, Lisa Lacroix as Vice Chair, Danielle Jouenne as Secretary (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ed Theurkauf as Planning Consultant and Anne Porter as Legal Consultant (unanimous)
• Approved meeting 175 minutes as drafted (Danielle Jouenne abstained)
• Approved invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning totaling $2,396.41 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 PRPC Annual Report as drafted (unanimous)
• Approved consistency review for Phoenixville Traffic Impact Study ordinance amendment (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Commission is organizing a reorganization for February and seeking a Chair. Members have been assigned specific scorecard categories for review between November and July. The body is also discussing ways to support the immigrant community through outreach to Alianzas and Project Libertad.

• Search for a Commission Chair
• Appointment of new member Koretta in February
• Review of Non-Discrimination Laws (Kevin)
• Review of Municipality as Employer (Lee)
• Review of Municipal Services (Shawn) and Law Enforcement (Susmita)

The Phoenixville Human Relations Commission met on January 8, 2025, and discussed upcoming reorganization, including seeking a chair and welcoming a new member in February. They assigned scorecard topics to members for the year and discussed outreach to support the immigrant community. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily planning and administrative.

• Scheduled reorganization for February, including selecting a chair
• Confirmed new member Koretta will join in February
• Assigned scorecard topics: Kevin (Non-Discrimination Laws), Lee (Municipality as Employer), Shawn (Municipal Services), Susmita (Law Enforcement), TBD (LGBTQ+ Equality)
• Action item: Lee to contact Beth and PHX HR for materials
• Action item: Kevin to link sister and email borough for zoom link regarding logo
• Lee reached out to Alianzas and Project Libertad to support immigrant community