Montgomery County · Upper Pottsgrove · MCPC #25-0139-001
Coolidge Commons Townhouses
24 Coolidge Street Pottstown, PA 19464, Upper Pottsgrove, PA · 65 homes, townhomes · 13.63 acres
About this project
A developer plans 65 condominium-style townhouses in 12 buildings on roughly 16 acres off Willson Street, straddling Upper Pottsgrove Township and Pottstown Borough. The land is mostly vacant and partly wooded, with one residential parcel included. County planners support the plan's land use fit but want changes to stormwater basins, road access, and open space.
County planning commission: Supports, with comments
Issues raised: stormwater infiltration basin does not meet 50-foot setback, single access point from Willson Avenue; second road access required, emergency access from Coolidge Street is a shared drive, centrally located open space not clearly provided, pedestrian access and street trees need attention, stormwater freeboard waiver requested
- Applicant
- Coolidge Commons LP
- Engineer / rep.
- McCarthy Engineering Associates, Inc.
- Zoning
- R-2, R-4, RO (Upper Pottsgrove Township); NB, NR (Pottstown Borough)
- Approvals needed
- waiver of stormwater basin 50-foot setback (§301-51.A), waiver of stormwater minimum freeboard (§301-51.C.9.b)
Filing history
- 2025-07-09 · MCPC #25-0139-001 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan · 65 homes
County review letters
2025-07-09 · UPOTTS 25-0139-001r.pdf
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Coolidge Commons is a proposal for about 65 condominium-style townhouses in 12 buildings. They would sit on a mostly vacant, partly wooded site of roughly 14 to 16 acres (county figures differ) near Coolidge Street and Willson Street. The land straddles Upper Pottsgrove Township and Pottstown Borough, and one existing residential parcel is part of it.
Township planning commission minutes from 2025 show the developer's engineer presenting the plan. The minutes describe four parcels being combined into one land development. They say the township would lead the review and the borough would also review it. They also say main access would come from the borough side. By November 2025 the developer's attorney and engineer were still working through the township engineer's review comments. The topics were zoning, steep slopes, Coolidge Street access and requested waivers. No approval, news coverage or opposition was found.
County planners support the land use but want changes to the stormwater basins, road access and open space.
What it could mean nearby
- Road access is a main open issue. County planners want changes, and the township minutes show Coolidge Street access still under discussion.
- The project would add about 65 homes, which would mean more cars on nearby streets. A traffic study was reportedly being reviewed.
- Stormwater basins and open space are flagged by county planners for revision, so drainage and green space could change.
- The minutes mention sidewalk questions, which bear on walking routes near the site.
Where it stands
As of the latest records, the plan is still under review. The township planning commission was working through engineering comments in November 2025, and no final approval was found. Next, the township and borough would normally revise the plans, then the planning commission and elected board would vote on the land development plan and any waivers.
- Nov 6, 2025 Upper Pottsgrove planning commission discussed the township engineer's review comments and waivers with the developer's team
- Aug 7, 2025 Planning commission heard the developer's engineer present the project
Want to weigh in? The Upper Pottsgrove Township planning commission and Board of Supervisors, along with Pottstown Borough, review the plan. Residents can comment at their public meetings, which are listed on the township and borough websites.
Who's behind it
Coolidge Commons LP · The filing names this limited partnership as the applicant, with McCarthy Engineering Associates, Inc. as the engineering firm. No company website or other projects were found.
Around the web
- Planning Commission Minutes, November 6, 2025Upper Pottsgrove Township · Nov 6, 2025Shows the developer's team discussing the township engineer's comments, zoning, slopes, Coolidge Street access and waivers.
- Planning Commission Minutes, August 7, 2025Upper Pottsgrove Township · Aug 7, 2025Records the first presentation: four parcels combined across the township and borough, with access planned from the borough side.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A formal plan to build on a site, reviewed for layout, roads, drainage and other features.
- Waiver
- A request to be excused from a specific local design rule.
- Stormwater basin
- A shaped area that collects and slowly releases rain runoff to limit flooding.
- Planning commission
- An appointed local board that reviews plans and advises the elected officials.
- Open space
- Land in a development kept free of buildings, such as green areas or trails.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $24.1M
- ~910 roofing squares
- ~65 HVAC systems
- ~65 kitchens / 130+ bathrooms
- ~130,000 sq ft of finished living space
- ~13.6 acres of site work (grading, stormwater, landscaping)
- Stormwater infiltration basins
- Stormwater basin setback and freeboard waivers
- Second road access and emergency access drive
- Common open space with street trees and pedestrian walkways
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