CONDITIONAL USE HEARING
WALMART SUPERCENTER EXPANSION
516 Schoolhouse Road
Continued to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
The East Marlborough Township Building, located at 721 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348, the Board of Supervisors of East Marlborough Township will continue its public hearing on the Conditional Use Application of Walmart Real Estate Business Trust (“Applicant”), with respect to an approximate 22-acre parcel, which is currently improved as a Walmart Supercenter, at 516 Schoolhouse Road, Kennett Square, East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania 19348 (Tax Parcel I.D. No.: 61-6-75), located in the Township’s MU (Multi-Use) Zoning District (“Property”).
The Property is subject to the Opinion and Order (Chester Co. Court of Common Pleas No. 97-01816-LU), dated September 12, 1999, and the Amended Order, dated September 13, 2010. Applicant is requesting an amendment to the existing Opinion and Order to allow the proposed building expansion and associated striping, signage, and lighting to meet the demands of the store’s online pick-up program. Applicant is seeking to amend 1) Condition #1 as to the building lot requirement of 0.20. The proposed building area is 168,746 sq. ft. / 958,832 sq. ft. lot area, resulting in a lot coverage ratio of 0.18, which is below the 0.2 maximum, pursuant to Section 450-903.E.3. (Floor Area Ratio). 2) Condition #25/26 as to the maximum impervious coverage of 55%. The existing site has 53.41% impervious coverage. The proposed improvements result in a 3,627 sq. ft. decrease in pervious coverage, bringing impervious coverage to 53.7%, which is below the 55% requirement. 3) Condition 14 as to the number of parking spaces required. The proposed improvements will reduce the number of parking spaces to 669, which is below the 709 required spaces.
If any person who wishes to attend the public hearing has a disability and/or requires an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to observe and/or participate in the proceedings, he or she should contact the Township Building at (610) 444-0725 to discuss how those needs may be accommodated. A copy of the Application, plans, and materials accompanying the Application may be inspected at the Township Building by appointment only.
Planning Commission Vacancy
East Marlborough Township is now accepting letters of interest and resumes for a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors. Its responsibilities include ensuring compliance with local building and zoning ordinances, comprehensive plans, subdivision and land development codes, and Pennsylvania’s Municipalities Planning Code. Interested candidates must be Township residents and available to attend evening meetings. The term for this vacancy expires December 31, 2026, with consideration for reappointment in January 2027 for a four-year term. Please submit a resume and letter of interest to Township Manager Neil Lovekin at nlovekin@eastmarlborough.org no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Zoning Hearing Board – Alternate Vacancy
EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP Chester County, Pennsylvania ZHB ALTERNATE VACANCY. East Marlborough Township is seeking residents who may be interested in volunteering to serve as an alternate on the East Marlborough Township Zoning Hearing Board. The Zoning Hearing Board is a quasi-judicial branch of Township government with respect to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance. The Board meets as needed to hear and render decisions on zoning matters, including applications for variances and special exceptions from the Zoning Ordinance, appeals from the Zoning Officer’s decision, and any other challenges to the Zoning Ordinance’s validity. As an alternate, an appointed resident would serve in place of Zoning Hearing Board members who may be unable to attend hearings due to absence or conflict. The Township has one vacancy to fill for a three-year term ending January 1, 2028. Interested residents of East Marlborough Township are requested to submit a letter of interest and resume. Submissions may be mailed or dropped off at 721 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348, or emailed to nlovekin@eastmarlborough.org, attention Neil Lovekin, Township Manager.
2026 MEETING SCHEDULE
All meetings are held at the municipal building, located at 721 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL – Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION – Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION – Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
ZONING HEARING BOARD – Meets as needed and as duly advertised