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Commission approves Walnut Street infill with conditions, requires landscaping and lighting plans

Allentown Planning Commission · February 10, 2026
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Summary

The planning commission approved a minor land development at 1420 Walnut Street with conditions: add eastern-property-line landscaping (or equivalent), submit a lighting plan and address zoning-hearing-board requirements. Applicant said it will add landscaping and work with staff.

The Allentown Planning Commission conditionally approved plans for a minor infill development at 1420 Walnut Street, allowing the conversion of a rear parcel into a three-story, two-family dwelling while attaching conditions addressing landscaping, lighting and zoning hearing-board requirements.

Melissa, city planning staff, summarized the application and the staff recommendations: "Staff recommends approval of the proposed development," subject to…

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