2. A-2025-00870 928 Chew St subdivision
Case 15-8307
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Allentown Meetings
Zoning Hearing Board, March 16, 2026
Denies Variance for Subdivision at 928 West Chew Street
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What happened
The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board denied a variance application for 928 West Chew Street to subdivide a 4,600 sq ft lot into two lots and construct a new single-family dwelling on the rear lot fronting Oak Street.
Meeting key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Allentown, PA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 16, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Denied
Free sample: decision 1 of 1
Variance for Subdivision at 928 West Chew Street
928 West Chew Street Associates LLC sought variances to subdivide a 4,600 sq ft lot into two lots (2,000 sq ft and 2,600 sq ft) and construct a new single-family detached dwelling on Lot 2. Requested variances included: lot width of 20 feet instead of required 40 feet, zero foot side yard setback...
Meeting Summary
The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board denied a variance application for 928 West Chew Street to subdivide a 4,600 sq ft lot into two lots and construct a new single-family dwelling on the rear lot fronting Oak Street.
Key Decisions (1)
Denied
Variance for Subdivision at 928 West Chew Street
Development Activity (1)
928 West Chew Street Subdivision
Residential
Market Signals (2)
Housing Demand
Applicant testified that Allentown has a housing shortage and proposed…
Sentiment
Board expressed concern about expanding nonconformities in historic districts and…
Agenda scorecard
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