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Planning commission denies variance request for 2140 North 2nd Street, cites variance standard and parking concerns
Summary
The commission denied an application to convert 2140 North 2nd Street to three units, finding the applicant did not meet the legal standard for a variance and that documented parking arrangements were lacking; the applicant was advised to pursue the zoning hearing board for further consideration.
The Harrisburg Planning Commission voted to deny an application to convert the single‑family property at 2140 North 2nd Street into a three‑unit multifamily dwelling after a lengthy discussion about variance standards and parking evidence.
Staff recommended denial, saying the applicant had not shown unique conditions that would justify variance relief and noting that conversions that previously succeeded had…
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