Planning Commission - 2026-03-10
Approves 301 North Front Street Revision - Mixed Use Building, unanimous with one abstention
What happened
The Planning Commission held a record-length meeting reviewing multiple major developments. Key actions included approving a six-month extension for a Dunkin' Donuts at 902 Union Boulevard, granting conditional approval for a 9,156 sq ft modular classroom addition at Sonia Sotoma…
- Jurisdiction
- Allentown, PA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 10, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous with one abstention
Meeting Summary
The Planning Commission held a record-length meeting reviewing multiple major developments. Key actions included approving a six-month extension for a Dunkin' Donuts at 902 Union Boulevard, granting conditional approval for a 9,156 sq ft modular classroom addition at Sonia Sotoma…
Key Decisions (6)
Extension for 902 Union Boulevard Restaurant/Drive-Through
Modular Building at Sonia Sotomayor Academy
301 North Front Street Revision - Mixed Use Building
Development Activity (7)
Dunkin' Donuts Restaurant
Commercial
Sonia Sotomayor Academy Modular Addition
Other
301 North Front Street Mixed-Use
Mixed-Use
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Four waterfront projects together will add over 1,000 residential units,…
Commercial Demand
Office space was eliminated from 301 North Front Street revision…
Housing Demand
City housing assessment found rental vacancy rate between 0.8-1.4% versus…
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