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Board continues joint special‑use appeal for 28–30 S. Jefferson Street after applicants request more time
Summary
The Zoning Hearing Board granted a continuance for a joint special‑use appeal for 28 and 30 South Jefferson Street so applicants can supply additional calculations and explore lot consolidation and condominium declarations to address dimensional and parking concerns.
The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board agreed to continue a joint special‑use application and appeal for 28 and 30 South Jefferson Street after the applicants requested more time to refine plans and provide additional information on lot consolidation and dimensional calculations.
Thomas Williams Sr. and Abu Bakar Shaw are listed on the application as owners for the two adjacent properties. A consultant and the applicants appeared and explained they seek conversion of the damaged properties to multiple residential units; the proposal was advertised as a joint special‑use and appeal. The hearing record shows the applicants recently acquired the neighboring parcel and proposed to coordinate reconstruction of both burned structures as higher‑density condominium units rather than single‑family dwellings.
On the record the applicants…
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