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Staff briefs council on Cherry Street rezoning request; council raises traffic and pedestrian safety concerns
Summary
A developer has requested rezoning of a lot at the end of Cherry Street from high‑density residential to urban mixed use. Council and staff discussed parking, right‑of‑way width, pedestrian safety near school crossings, and next steps including a public hearing.
Carlisle staff and the applicant asked Borough Council on Feb. 5 to consider a zoning map amendment to rezone a parcel at the end of Cherry Street from R‑3 (high‑density residential) to urban mixed use to allow mixed residential and ground‑floor commercial uses.
Planner Jared (staff) said the request is a sketch plan submitted to enable council review; staff will prepare a memorandum and, at the applicant’s request, the solicitor will advertise a public hearing at the council’s next meeting. County planning and the borough planning commission have reviewed the concept and offered preliminary support.
Attorney Hubert Gilroy, representing the applicant, said the property is owned by Jim Kravitz, was purchased more than 10 years ago, and previously had a residential plan that did not move forward.…
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