Morgantown Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Morgantown held 1 public meeting covering zoning matters. 7 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate), 3 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Variance for Advantage Health at 699 Borough Street

Deferred.

Variance relief regarding parking lot requirements (sections 1365 and 1367) for Advantage Health at 699 Borough Street (tax map 55, parcel 93, B2 service business district). Staff recommended tabling pending a planned meeting and additional documentation from other departments; applicant may not need all requested variances. Tabled to the regular June meeting.

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Reasonable Accommodation for Morgantown Sober Living Inc. at 318 Wilson Avenue

Deferred.

Request for reasonable accommodation regarding minimum off-street parking standards (City Code 1365) for a group residential facility at 318 Wilson Avenue (tax map 36, parcel 119, R1A single family residential district). Facility provides one on-site parking space and requested accommodation for three additional required spaces. Staff recommended approval based on 20 FHA/ADA points; a neighbor (Justin Wojcik, 205 Waitman Street) submitted opposing correspondence citing parking, traffic, and congestion problems. One board member (SPEAKER_10) declared intent to vote nay. Tabled to next regular meeting pending city attorney legal guidance.

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Conditional Use for Apothecary Ale House at 227 Spruce Street

Approved.

Conditional use permit for a restaurant/private club at 227 Spruce Street (tax map 26A, parcels 140 and 145, B4 general business district) allowing expansion from beer/wine to full liquor sales. Existing restaurant operating since relocation; built a full kitchen to satisfy ABCA requirements. Approved on voice vote.

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Variance for Kevin Farrell at 451 Winsley Street

Approved.

Variance relief regarding setback standards (section 1335.04) at 451 Winsley Street (tax map 36, parcel 183, R1A single family residential district) to enclose an existing covered front porch that encroaches into the setback. Engineering required transparent/see-through material to maintain sight triangle visibility. Homeowner Donna DeWitt; represented by Stacy Youngs of Great Dane patio enclosures. Approved.

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Variance for Mark A. Downs at 15 Court Street

Approved.

Variance from supplemental regulations (section 1331.06) regarding outdoor pedestrian walkway/balcony for dwelling units above the ground floor on the principal facade at 15 Court Street (tax map 26A, parcel 22, R1 single family residential district, in B4 mixed-use). Remodel adds five upper-floor residential units plus targeted bar/restaurant commercial space on the rail trail; historic Wharf District building. Represented by ownership group principal Mark Downs. Approved.

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Variance for Dave Vitez at 395 Laurel Street

Approved.

Variance regarding setbacks (section 1333.04) to construct a single family dwelling approximately 50 feet back from the property line at 395 Laurel Street (tax map 7, parcel 85, R1 single family residential district), exceeding the maximum front setback of 30 feet by about 20 feet. Vacant lot; setback aids MUB-engineered dry-well drainage design. Owner Dr. Carol Lyle; builder Dave Vitez; represented by Jeff Arnett. Approved.

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Transfer of Ownership at 344 High Street

Deferred.

Transfer of ownership for a restaurant/bank at 344 High Street. Not listed as a specific agenda item; tabled because it did not meet legal advertising/deadline requirements. No motion required.

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