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Zoning board approves variance for 406–408 Ridge Avenue, conditions require engineered fire egress
Summary
The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board approved a variance allowing two additional apartments at 406–408 Ridge Avenue but conditioned permission on an engineered fire‑egress solution (sprinklers or an approved alternative) and egress windows, citing lot constraints and neighborhood context.
The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board on an evening hearing approved variances to permit two additional dwelling units at 406–408 Ridge Avenue, but required the owner to submit engineered, stamped plans demonstrating a code‑compliant fire‑egress system before permits are issued.
Chair Samantha McLean opened the matter and noted the city had entered an appearance as an interested party. Mike Hanzo, zoning supervisor for the City of Allentown, told the board the city’s concern was principally building‑code and life‑safety issues, not the residential use itself. "The property in question is essentially landlocked," Hanzo said, and the city provided a presale inspection report and a stop‑work order among its exhibits.
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