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Board approves conversion of deteriorated State Street house into three units with conditions
Summary
The board approved a special exception and variances to convert a long‑vacant, partially collapsed dwelling at 1512 State Street into three rental units, subject to a comprehensive codes inspection, required permits and measures to recreate historic features where practicable.
The Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board voted Feb. 23 to approve application 2623 to convert a deteriorated single‑family structure at 1512 State Street into a three‑unit multifamily dwelling, with conditions addressing code compliance and site improvements.
Planning director Mr. Knight told the board the property has suffered extended vacancy and significant structural deterioration, including partial collapse of side walls and roof damage; city records showed condemnations dating back decades. The planning bureau recommended approval with conditions that require a comprehensive inspection by the codes bureau, permits and approvals before a certificate of occupancy, a detailed professional site plan for rear‑yard parking, and a recommendation to restore historic architectural features where possible.
Applicant Jared Neil of Halden Horizons confirmed ownership and agreed the requested relief is the minimum necessary to make the rehabilitation financially feasible. Neil described plans to gut and reconstruct damaged structural elements, replace flooring, and install mini‑split HVAC systems for heating and cooling. The applicant said rents will be set relative to the neighborhood and will not meet the city’s formal affordability definition.
The board discussed prior similar approvals along the corridor and asked staff about examples; the process will require applicants to document compliance with stormwater and parking standards where applicable.
A motion to approve the variances and special exceptions subject to the planning commission’s conditions was made, seconded and approved. A written decision will be issued to the applicant.
