garage woes

A few months ago, quite a few residents showed up at Borough Hall for a Planning Commission meeting. They weren't coming to protest a new liquor license in the borough, or rowdy behavior on South Walnut Street. Rather, they were upset about a garage West Chester University wants to build on the corner of West Nields and South New Streets, on a parking lot it owns.

When I first heard about this plan about a year ago, I never thought it would draw so much resistance, but neighbors have been fighting hard to get this garage moved elsewhere. To their credit, WCU officials have hosted several meetings over the last few months with neighbors to try to revise the plan and make it more acceptable to residents.

On Tuesday, the Planning Commission will again consider the garage proposal. Will WCU present another plan? I don't know, but you can be sure a lot of residents will most likely be present. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.