Kahn gets approval to build apartments in West Chester

Dated: April 15 2024

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Developer Eli Kahn has received permission from West Chester Borough Council to build a 185-unit apartment complex at 322 W. Market St., currently the location of Mitch’s Gym. A sticking point in the discussions was the amount of a fee-in-lieu-of for recreation. When a builder does not designate 5% of the overall square footage for open space, a fee is assessed by the borough. Kahn argued that he met the threshold with planned amenities on Wollerton Alley land as allowable open space. The agreement, unanimously agreed to by council and the builder, states that Kahn will set aside $109,076 rather than $272,000. Mayor Lillian Baptiste noted that the council needs to be consistent in agreements with developers. 
Source: Daily Local; 3/22/2024 

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