CITY OF BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA

ZONING HEARING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
ZONING HEARING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the ZONING HEARING BOARD will have a meeting in ROOM B-504, 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, on Wednesday December 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM, for the purpose of hearing the following appeals.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR AT THE MEETING

PLEASE NOTE THE ROOM CHANGE

1. 748 E. Ettwein Street
Appeal of lessee Cross Fit 610, LLC for a use variance to allow a cross fit-fitness training facility on the first floor of a structure which includes two apartments on the second floor. The first floor is currently vacant, formerly used to manufacture countertops, and other. Applicant further requests an interpretation that the current parking at the premises is adequate for all existing and proposed uses, or in the alternative a variance relating to same. [Articles 1316.02(a); 1319.02 and 1319.03; 1325.06]
Record Lot – 94’ x 110’ LI – Light Industrial Zoning District

2. 709 Hillside Avenue
Appeal of owner Patrick Ruggiero for dimensional variances from the Steep Slope Article for lot size and impervious coverage to construct a two-family dwelling. Most of the parcel is 15 to 25% slopes, some areas of slopes are between 25% and 35%, and over 35% slopes. Minimum required lot size-10 acres, proposed - 6,438.5 SF; maximum allowable impervious coverage-5%, proposed 39.5%. This property was before the Board in 2005 and approved for a similar appeal, however for a single family detached dwelling. [Articles 1308 refers to 1307.02.a.3; 1318.29; 1318.29.c.1; 1325.06]
Record Lot – 6,438.5 SF RM Residential Zoning District

3. 1305-07 E. 4th Street
Appeal of lessee Fabian Shorey for a special exception to convert a lawful non-conforming use (Beauty Salon) to Retail Service and Sales. The current use of the building includes five apartments and two commercial spaces. One currently vacant commercial space is the proposed retail use. [Articles 1308.02; 1323.07; and 1325.07]
Record Lot – 45’ x 110’ RM Residential Zoning District

4. 612 Cherokee Street
Appeal of owner Stavros Kiprizlis for a use variance to maintain an attached addition to an existing one family semi- detached dwelling and use the addition for a dwelling. A two family attached dwelling will be created on the property. Applicant also request variances from the area, yard, and building regulations, and number of stories. Required development area-5000 SF, proposed-2600 SF; lot area per dwelling-2500 SF, proposed-1300 SF; required side yard setback-4’, proposed-0’, max. allowable stories-2 ½, proposed-3. {Articles 1308.02; 1308.03; 1318.01; 1318.14; Table A-2; 1325.06]
Record Lot – 26’ x 100’ RM Residential Zoning District