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Board approves conversion of commercial space to apartments at 329 West Market; neighbors press for drainage and cleanup fixes
Summary
The board approved converting two commercial spaces to apartments at 329 West Market Street and deferred a proposed rear addition. Neighbors raised persistent drainage, roof‑leader and trash problems; the owner agreed to clean the property as a sign of good faith but the board noted enforcement limits until appeal periods expire.
The Zoning Hearing Board approved a variance allowing 329 West Market LLC to convert two commercial storefronts to apartments in the existing front building and deferred consideration of a proposed rear addition to a future meeting. Neighbors used the hearing to press the owner on drainage, roof‑leader repairs and longstanding trash and overgrowth in the rear lot.
The conversion matters because the applicant said the commercial spaces have not attracted tenants and converting them to apartments would put the front building into full…
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