Planning & Zoning

ZONING HEARING BOARD
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

Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM
for the purpose of hearing the following appeals.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR AT THE MEETING

1. 816 Meade Street
Appeal of Douglas Miller and Craig Miller for dimensional variances to subdivide the lot into two lots with Lot 1 proposed for a two- family dwelling and Lot 2 having an existing single family dwelling. The Applicants are seeking variances to allow the subdivision and construction on steep slopes with Lot 1 containing insufficient lot area [minimum lot area required: 1.0 acre; proposed lot area: 5,952.8 sq. ft.]. The applicants are also seeking variances to increase the maximum impervious coverage on Lot 1 [maximum allowed: 25%; proposed: 56.7%], and a variance to the minimum lot depth for both lots [required: 100 ft.; proposed: 79.37’]. [Articles 1318.29.c.1 and Article 1308.03, Table A-2]
Record Lot – 140’ X 79.37’ RM – Residential Zoning District

2. 476 N. New Street
Appeal of John Brew for 262 Paradice Found LLC for a Variance to establish Professional Offices on the property that currently has a bed-and-breakfast establishment. The applicant is also requesting a variance to the off-street parking requirements: required off-street parking spaces: 3; existing spaces: 2. [Articles 1307.02.a; 1319.02.a.18.
Record Lot – 56’ x 100’ irreg. RT– Residential Zoning District

3. 1730 Easthill Drive
Appeal of Pilar Sanchez for a Special Exception to establish a Family Daycare Center in her residence. [Articles 1305.02.a, 1304.02 and 1325.07]
Record Lot – 40’ x 181’ irreg. RS - Residential Zoning District