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Cove Gap meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 4 weeks available.

Weeks

Week of 2026-08-24

Borough Council to Consider Manager Appointment, Waste Study; Flood Committee to Vote on Contractor

Cove Gap's Borough Council, Planning Commission, and Flood Advisory Committee all met within the past two weeks, but no decisions have been published yet. The agendas include a possible new borough manager, a state-funded waste study, and a library expansion sketch plan.

Borough Council

The Borough Council held a work session on August 19. Council will consider ratifying the appointment of Corinne Badman as Borough Manager and Secretary. It also will review a resolution (2026-08) to apply to the PA Municipal Assistance Program for a joint waste management feasibility study. Other items include setting the 2027 minimum municipal obligation for the Non-Uniformed and Police Pension, entering into a professional services agreement with Penn Strategies for grant services, and a resolution (2026-09) for the Mayor to apply for the Mayor's Alliance Action Fund to end child hunger. The council also will review 2026 budget projections, a traffic study, and ordinance updates.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met on August 17. The commission will consider a sketch plan for an addition to the Downingtown Library at 122 Wallace Avenue, on a 1.76-acre lot in the C-1 Zoning District. The plan includes parking and stormwater management. The commission also will discuss amendments to zoning ordinances covering building height, grading permits (Chapter 246), and steep slopes.

Flood Advisory Committee

The Flood Advisory Committee met on August 13. The committee will vote on a flood study contractor and on adding Megan Stellfox to the committee. It will also review the flood webpage status, discuss camera view refinement for the public, and analyze siren uses and costs. The committee also will discuss the Downingtown Storm Water Authority.

All three meetings are listed as agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. No decisions have been reported.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Week of 2026-08-17

Cove Gap boards weigh zoning changes, manager appointment, flood study

Over the past two weeks, Cove Gap's Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Borough Council, and Flood Advisory Committee met to consider a range of items, from zoning amendments to a new borough manager. As of this writing, minutes from these meetings have not been published, so all actions remain pending.

Planning Commission (Aug. 3)

The Planning Commission reviewed proposed changes to local zoning ordinances, including amendments to building height limits, grading permit regulations (Chapter 246), and steep slope protections. The commission also received updates from the Engineering & Code Department and the Borough Council. No decisions were recorded.

Parks and Recreation Commission (Aug. 4)

The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed updates on the Restore Our Roots program and mural projects, along with upcoming events and new business ideas. The meeting included a public comment period.

Borough Council (Aug. 5)

The Borough Council considered several land use applications and personnel appointments. Among the items on the agenda were a conditional use hearing for 11 Stuart Avenue regarding a parking fee in lieu, front yard fence approvals for 720 E. Lancaster Ave and 525 Washington Ave, a Zoning Hearing Board application for 700 E. Lancaster Avenue, Resolution 2026-07 for the 2026 Chester County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the appointment of Corinne Badman as Borough Manager and Borough Secretary.

Flood Advisory Committee (Aug. 13)

The Flood Advisory Committee met to consider a vote on a flood study contractor and on adding Megan Stellfox to the committee. The committee also reviewed the flood webpage status, discussed camera view refinement for the public, and considered siren uses and cost analysis. Minutes are not yet available.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

Week of 2026-08-10

Cove Gap boards weigh zoning changes, manager appointment, and park projects

Four Cove Gap boards met over the past two weeks to review agendas covering zoning rules, a potential new borough manager, and park improvements. No decisions have been published yet; minutes from these meetings are pending.

Borough Council

The Borough Council met on August 5. The agenda included the appointment of Corinne Badman as Borough Manager and Borough Secretary. The council also held a conditional use hearing for 11 Stuart Avenue regarding a parking fee in lieu. Other items included front yard fence approvals for 720 E. Lancaster Ave and 525 Washington Ave, a Zoning Hearing Board Application for 700 E. Lancaster Avenue, and Resolution 2026-07 for the 2026 Chester County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Planning Commission

On August 3, the Planning Commission reviewed proposed changes to local zoning ordinances. These included amendments to building height limits, grading permit regulations (Chapter 246), and steep slope protections. The commission also received updates from the Engineering & Code Department and the Borough Council.

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission met on July 28. The agenda covered tree planting timelines for "The Borough" and Brandywine Avenue lots, along with updates on the Trees for Watersheds Grant and The Giant Company 2026 Healing the Planet Grant. The commission also reviewed landscape changes at 101 Wallace Avenue and the Lords Pantry.

Parks and Recreation Commission

On August 4, the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed updates on the Restore Our Roots program and mural projects. The agenda also included upcoming events and new business ideas from members. The meeting was open to the public for comments.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Week of 2026-06-29

Downingtown Borough Council reviews Whole Foods development, fence changes

Downingtown Borough Council on July 1 reviewed a land development application for a new Kimberton Whole Foods at 200 Brandywine Avenue. The meeting also included a public hearing on proposed changes to fence regulations. Both items were on the agenda but minutes have not yet been published, so no votes or final decisions were available.

Downingtown Borough Council — July 1

The council’s regular meeting covered several planning and administrative items. A public hearing was held on Ordinance 2026-03, which would amend the borough’s fence regulations. The council also considered a land development application from Kimberton Whole Foods for a store at 200 Brandywine Avenue.

Other items on the agenda included a zoning hearing application for 700 E. Lancaster Avenue, approval of a new sewer door hanger fee, and a funding request from the Parks/Recreation Board for a mural program. Routine financial approvals and administrative appointments were also on the docket.

Historic Commission — June 24

The Downingtown Borough Historic Commission met on June 24. Topics included an update on the historic preservation plan, a recap of recent events such as First Sunday and the Marinelli Park services, and planning for the upcoming Duck Race. The commission also discussed a kiosk project, new member recruitment and expectations, Sunshine Act compliance, and participation in the Caln 250 event.

The meeting was an agenda-only meeting; minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled for the next two weeks.

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