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Allentown zoning board approves conversion of 211 E. Lexington to a place of worship, with conditions

3004909 · March 17, 2025
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The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board on March 17 granted a special exception allowing CityFlip LLC to convert 211 East Lexington Street into a place of worship, subject to parking improvements, adherence to stated hours and activities, and all required permits and code compliance.

The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board on March 17 approved a special exception allowing CityFlip LLC to convert 211 East Lexington Street into a place of worship, conditioned on striping and improving on-site parking, conducting activities as testified, and obtaining all required permits and code upgrades.

Board members heard testimony from an appellant witness and reviewed two exhibits before moving to approval. Attorney Frank Trovato appeared on behalf of the appellant. Under oath the witness (identified in the record variously as Marius Dade and as Mario Stead) described the building as roughly 2,200 square…

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