CITY OF BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA

ZONING HEARING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the ZONING HEARING BOARD will have a meeting in Town Hall, 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 7:00 PM, for the purpose of hearing the following appeals.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR AT THE MEETING

1. 1559 Kelchner Road- Continued from July 23, 2008
Appeal of Susan J. Bickel for dimensional variances for a 14 unit condominium development. Minimum lot area per dwelling unit is 6,000 square feet; 5,981 square feet proposed. (Articles 1305.03, Appendix A-2). Record Lot – 83,726 square feet RS – Residential Zoning District

2. 1958 Butztown Road
Appeal of Wind-Drift Real Estate Associates for dimensional variances from the front yard setback requirement and the allowable area for a condominium development monument sign. Required setback – 30’, proposed – 1; allowable area – 12 square feet, proposed – 12.98 square feet. (Articles 1305.02.b.2., 1305.03, 1305.05, 1318.01, Table A-1, 1320.07.k, 1320.08.a.10, 1325.06)
Record Lot – 1.7522 acres RS – Residential Zoning District

3. 2516 Easton Avenue
Appeal of Michael and Nicole Givey for an interpretation of Article 1320.08.a.3. or, in the alternative, a variance from said section to permit the installation of a 15 square foot free standing sign in the front yard. Additionally, applicant seeks a dimensional variance from the front yard setback. Commercial signage is not permitted for this proposed use. (Allowable signage – 0 square feet, proposed – 15 square feet; required setback – 25’, proposed – 6’. (Articles 1306.02, 1306.03, 1306.05, 1318.01, Table A-1, 1320.08.a.3, 1320.07.k, 1325.06, 1325.05)
Record Lot – 0.1515 acre RG – Residential Zoning District

4. 326 Taylor Street
Appeal of Miguel A. Rincon-Gonzalez and Ivana Rincon for a dimensional variance from the off-street parking requirements to construct a building for a self service laundry use and one apartment. Required parking – 11 spaces, proposed 5 spaces. (Articles 1311.02.a, 1311.04)
Record Lot – 0.112 acre CG – Commercial Zoning District

5. 124-128 Union Boulevard
Appeal of Magna Cleaners Inc. for a special exception to change a former lawful non-conforming use (sewing factory) to a commercial laundry on the 2nd floor of the building and a variance from the off-street on lot parking requirements. (Articles 1307.02.a, 1319.02.g, 1323.02, 1323.07, 1325.07)
Record Lot – 110.11’ X 146.88 irregular RT – Residential Zoning District

6. 1555 Linwood Street
Appeal of Willie and Miriam Smith for a special exception and a dimensional variance from the off-street parking requirements to have a day care center. Required spaces – 12, proposed on premises – 8 spaces. (Articles 1307.02.c.1, 1306.02.c.4, 1319.01.a.28, 1319.02.g, 1325.07, 1325.06)
Record Lot 0.303 acre RT – Residential Zoning District

All persons interested or those desiring to protest against the allowance thereof may appear and be heard. Plans for the above appeals are on file for public inspection in the Zoning Office, 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania during regular business hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays.