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Zoning board approves special exception at 2140 N. 2nd Street after zoning classification correction
Summary
After staff corrected a planning commission review error, the zoning board approved a special exception to convert 2140 North 2nd Street to multifamily use; the applicant agreed to lease four dedicated offsite parking spaces and to offer one unit at the city's affordability standard, with conditions addressing floodplain and permits.
The Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board approved a special exception Feb. 23 to allow conversion of 2140 North Second Street to a multifamily dwelling after planning staff corrected an earlier review error about the property’s zoning district.
Planning director Mr. Knight told the board he initially evaluated the application under residential medium‑density rules, which would have required variances, but the property is actually in a riverfront district. That correction reduced the relief needed: the applicant now requires only special‑exception approval for multifamily use and off‑street parking relief. The applicant supplied a draft lease for four offsite parking spaces within 500 feet of the site, satisfying off‑street parking criteria.
Applicant Steven Tulle said he is the equitable owner, confirmed he will lease and dedicate four parking spaces for residents, and testified that one of the units will be offered as affordable housing under the city’s zoning definition. The board asked about floodplain implications; Tulle said he is familiar with floodplain rules from owning nearby properties and that the project will comply with required floodplain construction standards. He also said fire suppression and alarm systems will be installed per code.
A motion to approve the special exception with the condition Mr. Knight set on the record was made, seconded and carried. The board will issue a written decision documenting the conditions.
