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Commission tables 7-story AW Living project at 112 N. 8th Street pending zoning and HARB review
Summary
The planning commission tabled the 7-story mixed-use AW Living proposal at 112 N. 8th Street after hearing staff, architect and public concerns about demolition in the historic overlay, parking, trash logistics and geotechnical risks; applicant asked for conditional approval but was told to pursue zoning/HARB first.
The Allentown Planning Commission voted to table the AW Living proposal for 112 North 8th Street, a seven-story mixed-use development, until the applicant completes zoning hearing-board and Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) steps and secures any required demolition approvals.
Melissa summarized LVPC and staff comments including the need for geotechnical testing (LVPC flagged sinkholes), bicycle parking, lighting and a stepback in upper floors. She recommended waiting for zoning hearing-board/HARB decisions on demolition in the Historic…
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