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Zoning board denies request to convert accessory lot at 1332 N. Second St. to commercial parking
Summary
The board denied a variance allowing commercial leasing of the accessory parking lot at 1332 North Second Street (Bittner Rentals LLC); the Planning Commission had recommended approval subject to site-plan conditions.
The Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board on July 20 denied application 2607, which sought a variance to allow the accessory parking lot at 1332 North Second Street (Bittner Rentals LLC) to be leased as a commercial parking lot.
Jeffrey Knight, planning director, summarized that the property presently functions as a funeral home plus five apartments and includes substantially more off‑street parking than the apartments currently require. The applicant, Nathan Bittner, testified the lot contains roughly "about 45" parking spaces and that the property has been listed for sale. The Planning Bureau and the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions including a detailed site plan showing parking stalls and driveway aisles, landscape screening, and possibly removing a second access point to reduce pedestrian/vehicular conflicts; the Commission's recommendation noted the use represents a de minimis change because it modifies who uses existing parking rather than creating new development.
Attorney Jeff Clark represented the applicant and argued the change was de minimis and cited case law in support. After deliberation the board made a motion to deny the variance and the motion carried. The board will issue a written decision within 45 days.
