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 May 27, 2009 at 7:00 PM, for the purpose of hearing the following appeals.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR AT THE MEETING

1. 2854 Linden Street
Appeal of Dino P. Cantelmi and Joanna Cantelmi for a use variance to allow a funeral parlor on the property operated by the resident proprietor. (Articles 1305.02.a, 1325.06)
Record Lot – 2.5 acres RS – Residential Zoning District

2. 1724 W. Raspberry Street
Appeal of George Sampson for a variance to construct a 5 bay garage on a vacant lot fronting on an alley. Also, applicant requests dimensional variances from the minimum yard requirements to construct the garage. Required front yard – 15’, proposed – 4’; required rear yard – 20’, proposed – 2’ (Articles 1302.04, 1302.14, 1302.14, 1308.02, 1318.01, Table A-2, 1325.06)
Record Lot – 80.07’ x 36’ irregular RM – Residential Zoning District

3. 114 W. Langhorne Avenue
Appeal of Tarek & Elizabeth Bugaighis for a dimensional variance from the side yard setback to construct a two story addition attached to a single family detached dwelling. Required side yard – 15’, proposed 9.73’ (Articles 1304.02, 1304.03, 1318.01, 1325.06, Table A-1)
Record Lot – 100’ x 313’ RR – Residential Zoning District

4. 2037 Stefko Boulevard
Appeal of Jean & Michael Gancarcik for a dimensional variance from the off-street parking design standards to install a 6 car parking lot. Required drive aisle for two-way traffic – 25’, proposed – 10’, required setback from rear and side yards – 10’, proposed – 0’ and 7’ side yards, 3’ rear yard (Articles 1312.02, 1313.04, 1319.03.a.4, 1319.03.f, 1325.06)
Record Lot – 60’ x 110’ CL – Limited Commercial District

5. 437 High Street
Appeal of Randa King & Fred Bonsall for dimensional variances from the street and rear yard setbacks to install a pool (hot tub) in the rear yard of a single family row home. The property is a corner lot, with the side (street) yard abutting Wall Street. Required street yard setback – 20’, proposed – 2’ required rear yard – 6’, proposed – 1’ (Articles 1307.02, 1307.03, 1318.01, 1318.07, 1318.31, 1325.06)
Record Lot – 20.21’ x 120.16’ 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.