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Claude Phipps, acting as hearing officer, announced approval after the planning director, Jeffrey Knight, described the project as an infill development on long-vacant parcels owned by the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority. Knight said the project conforms to applicable development standards other than the two special exceptions requested: multifamily dwelling use and relief from off-street parking requirements. The applicants proposed the project under the city’s affordable housing program and will use the program’s density bonus to reach nine units.

Knight said the planning commission recommended approval with conditions, including approval of the concurrent lot consolidation and land development plan and incorporation of any departmental conditions. Knight noted the applicant provided a draft letter from the owner of 1501 Market Street (a church) offering leased parking as a contingency.

Sean O’Toole, a consultant to the applicant Helping Hands Foundation, and design engineer Zane Geist testified for the project. O’Toole confirmed the development will be subject to the affordable-housing program’s 80% area median income standard for unit pricing and that the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority will convey the parcels to Helping Hands Foundation for construction and operation.

Board members indicated the proposal fits the comprehensive plan goals for infill rehabilitation, adds housing along a priority corridor and will improve streetscape conditions. Phipps said he would approve the application conditioned on the planning commission’s items; the board will issue a written decision within 45 days and will email it to counsel.

The record includes proof of publication (Patriot-News April 6 and April 13, 2025), posted notice (March 26, 2025), an application packet with site plans and a planning commission resolution recommending approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Harrisburg City Zoning Hearing Board Meeting - 3/21/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved special exceptions for a nine-unit affordable housing infill project at 1605–1613 Market Street, granting relief from parking requirements and tying approvals to land development review and affordable-housing program standards.","taxTitle","Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania","taxId",4675,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6581684,"Zoning board approves live-music venue at 234 North Second Street with 105 dB limit",1609,2352000,3961000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3071556-e5d32f6a7d1b681f2eb1d4d0eb3c193c&start=2352&end=3961","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3071556-e5d32f6a7d1b681f2eb1d4d0eb3c193c/thumbnail_2352000.jpg","/articles/6581684/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Zoning-board-approves-live-music-venue-at-234-North-Second-Street-with-105-dB-limit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6581684-be7b6091f2f44bc5c1b66f71ca1a4df8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448575&Signature=mzqAkCBExd1Cao5EITtjsxakkUrzr9ttSDrIbXiosIZFaaoPjx4~1gkSZ8fod~dwx-CUwwIwLfzGdCMLabVPaC7ZUvBuUO6HQMk-PkYaGgjrKGknewAz9NxQe9s7SOa3FniiMZsTIgQxp5mOdijPhYfoZZAEJYuZqv7q0q~CxEKeO3tvU7RnenDkNNdBIELnuByBdarnay4tkiawhHJbySAu6cw4O-mrKAE783E5-DQBwL8jFG0hP6SOigoAqah1Uirkp-EoAd23xgd-4zyPGMP~2FNbzim3tc6LbBuy9xX8MTOynFJ8IZr4t01Fzec06ULQq5A2UVqiwUw46hyDbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board approved a variance to establish a live-music venue at 234 North Second Street, contingent on conditions including acoustic mitigation and a sustained sound-level cap.

Claude Phipps, acting as the hearing officer, announced approval after hearing planning bureau testimony and applicant evidence. Phipps said he would approve the application “contingent upon the condition set forth in the resolution of the planning commission, as well as, a condition that, the sound level for performances, with respect to 234 North Second Street will not exceed a hundred and 5 decibels on the sustained basis.”

Jeffrey Knight, director of planning, summarized the planning bureau’s finding that the property previously accommodated live-music uses but showed a longer period of abandonment in tax-records for amusement tax filings. Knight said the building’s masonry and concrete construction and planned new soundproofing make it a suitable candidate for reestablishing a music venue. He confirmed planning commission conditions had been met, including removal of a permanent fence that previously reduced sidewalk width and was not ADA compliant.

Applicant counsel Eric Hume and principal Craig Dunkel presented a narrative, contractor estimates and a contractor’s affidavit. Acoustic consultant Justin Hershey testified his firm would achieve “a 75 to 80% reduction in sound transmission of all frequencies” and that planned treatment would reduce in-room levels compared with historic uses. The applicants agreed to a sustained 105 dBA performance limit; counsel said the owner of the adjacent business indicated that condition made them supportive.

The record includes proof of publication (Patriot-News April 6 and April 13, 2025), posted notice (March 26, 2025), meeting documentation (community meeting April 16, 2025) and numerous support letters. The planning commission recommended approval with conditions tying land development and building-permit review to the zoning relief.

Phipps told counsel a written decision will be provided within 45 days and accepted the applicant’s request that the decision be emailed.","The board approved a variance for a proposed live-music venue at 234 North Second Street, requiring soundproofing, removal of a permanent sidewalk fence and a sustained 105 dB maximum for performances.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6581686,"Harrisburg zoning board approves variance allowing nightclub at 236 North Second Street",1904,413000,2317000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3071556-e5d32f6a7d1b681f2eb1d4d0eb3c193c&start=413&end=2317","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3071556-e5d32f6a7d1b681f2eb1d4d0eb3c193c/thumbnail_413000.jpg","/articles/6581686/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Harrisburg-zoning-board-approves-variance-allowing-nightclub-at-236-North-Second-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6581686-8cbe3126023f18e83c4aa9aef2639642/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448576&Signature=PiHvnAx84VeVXkIGH-MoaIdYWopATyxooX1kO93cb6rYW3Nm206RGB0KYbAyUtazNLoBLzYODZDx2VZ9NJnWbfUPTSH14SmM2nimHQwh7a0LCJXT3oRkjbP~yv4LI5QTciIkL6Ox-j5LI3HAqdDXveRajosP~oXIOdIuiYWV04~BbAIBDPkmnTuNCoMcgDL4oWTo-l3MMYrUWlWl9eKUwGM2enCJgaX3TmkayrHnrHFpJbZLdP-xf~mHexwx78HB~4K6IO0x~1pOp~czngWP4i2PpBEspfxvpHOcaUI89X17M~CaUApipWTWWP1wCFS5Cxwh2b4Fgv9GA3tNli4f3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board approved a variance allowing nightclub and dance-hall uses at 236 North Second Street after hearing testimony that the building previously hosted live-music uses and contains significant soundproofing.

The decision came April 17 when Claude Phipps, acting as the hearing officer, said, “So based off of the testimony, all the information provided by planning bureau and by the applicants, I’m gonna approve this request.” Phipps served as hearing officer after the board appointed him at the start of the session.

The planning director, Jeffrey Knight, told the board the applicants sought relief because nightclub or dance-hall uses are prohibited within 500 feet of a dwelling unit under current zoning. Knight said the planning bureau’s review showed past uses at the site and noted downtown Harrisburg’s density of dwelling units makes a strict application of the 500-foot rule effectively preclude these uses in the downtown center. Knight said the planning commission recommended approval with conditions, including a pre-hearing community meeting and documentation of soundproofing measures; applicants presented evidence those steps were taken.

Attorney Eric Hume, representing the applicants, and principal Craig Dunkel described the building as masonry and concrete with existing interior soundproofing from prior nightclub uses. Hume said retaining a conforming non-nightclub use would require substantial, potentially near-million-dollar alterations. Consultant Justin Hershey, an audio/acoustics engineer, explained planned acoustic treatments and said his testing recreated 105 dBA in the room and showed no transmission at a neighboring doorway with planned mitigation in place.

Neighborhood support was presented. Mark Santana, president of the Capital Area Neighbors (CANS), said his group received advance notices, attended a site visit on April 16, and did not receive opposition from membership. The applicants submitted several letters of support in the record.

The board admitted applicant exhibits, including proof of publication (Patriot-News notices April 6 and April 13, 2025), posted hearing notice (March 26, 2025), application materials, and planning bureau and planning commission reports. Phipps said the written decision will be issued within 45 days and may be emailed to counsel.

The hearing officer’s approval was made on the record at the meeting and was described as “in accordance with the application and everything that was presented and represented here today.”

A written decision with formal conditions will follow.","The Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board approved a variance allowing nightclub/dancehall use at 236 North Second Street after testimony on historic use, soundproofing and neighborhood outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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