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Commission conditionally approves 3‑story addition atop 1132–1136 Hamilton St.; staff seeks design refinements
Summary
The commission approved a six‑story conversion and addition to 1132–1136 Hamilton Street (three‑story base plus three‑story addition) conditioned on design revisions: clearer distinction between old and new, extended primary facade materials, window rhythm consistency and other staff comments.
The Allentown City Planning Commission conditionally approved plans to renovate the existing three‑story building at 1132–1136 Hamilton Street and construct a three‑story addition above it, creating a six‑story mixed‑use building with first‑floor offices and 50 dwelling units on floors two through six. The item was approved with conditions asking the applicant to provide additional drawings and to refine facade materials and details.
Melissa (planning staff) said the building was damaged by fire in July 2024 and the proposed project would…
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