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Commission approves reconstruction at 39 South Summit Street for two apartments
Summary
The commission approved a plan to demolish and rebuild a three‑story two‑unit multifamily dwelling at 39 South Summit Street with conditions including a porch/canopy and clarification about unit layouts. Commissioners characterized it as a positive reuse of a neglected lot and voted to approve with staff conditions.
The Planning Commission approved a land development plan to demolish an existing building at 39 South Summit Street and construct a three‑story two‑unit multifamily dwelling, following a staff presentation and applicant acceptance of conditions.
Staff said the project requires Zoning Hearing Board approval for use and relief from parking and density regulations, and recommended a porch/canopy to fit neighborhood context. The applicant accepted the conditions; commissioners congratulated the applicant for addressing blight. One commissioner urged "some articulation be done at the front, whether it's a canopy or some sort of porch element given the nature of the neighborhood," and the applicant agreed to refine the frontage.
Commissioners asked a question about whether the project constituted affordable housing; staff and the applicant said affordability was not specified as part of this application. After brief clarifications on unit layouts and plan set discrepancies, the commission moved, seconded and approved the application with the conditions outlined by staff.
Next steps include final engineering review and permit applications in coordination with city staff.
