Note: This hearing has been canceled. Both appeals are being continued to a later date.
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Public Notice:
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of South Whitehall Township will hold a public hearing on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. in the South Whitehall Township Municipal Building located at 4444 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, for the following zoning appeal:
ZHB-2024-06: The appeal of Palmeiro Realty, LLC, seeking a variance from the South Whitehall Codified Ordinance (“Ordinance”), from Section 350-42(d)(4)(B)(i) for the proposed separation distance between the new relocated driveway and the centerline of Crackersport Road is 157 feet when 200 feet is required; a variance from Section 350-42(d)(4)(C) for the proposed separation distance between two driveways is 101 feet when 250 feet is required; a variance from Section 350-42(t)(2) to not dedicate the required 70 feet for an Ultimate Right of Way of a Collector Street and allow for a 5-foot intrusion int the required 70-foot Right of Way dedication area. The Applicant is requesting the following interpretations and, in the alternative, variances: Section 350-48(o)(2)(E)(iv)(4) that no parking area setback is needed between adjacent parking areas, and if necessary, in the alternative, a dimensional variance from Section 350-48(o)(2)(E)(iv)(1) to allow for a 20-foot intrusion into the setback where 25 feet is required; and, an interpretation that the proposed building addition on the northern side of the existing one-story building does not need side yard setback relief as it is no closer to the property line than the closest portion of the building to the side property line and, if necessary, in the alternative, a dimensional variance from Section 350-48(o)(2)(E)(iv)(1) to allow for a 11-foot intrusion into the setback providing for a 14-foot setback where 25 feet is required. The subject property is located at 4580 Crackersport Road and is zoned (H) Highway Commercial. Tax ID No. 547669050330-1.
ZHB-2024-07: The appeal of 84 Lumber Company, L.P., seeking a Special Exception Use in accordance with Section 350-16(d) of the Codified “Ordinance” to establish an Outdoor Storage Use on an adjacent lot owned by Norfolk Southern Railway Company in accordance with Section 350-48(o)(9) within the IC-1 District Section 350-24(16) of the Codified “Ordinance”. The subject properties are located at PA Route 309 Parcel Tax ID No. 547733419216 -1 and 4732 Chapmans Road Parcel Tax ID No. 547732274962-1. The parcels are zoned (IC-1) Industrial Commercial- Special Height Limitations.
The above-referenced properties are in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, PA. Copies of any plans, applications, and/or supporting documents that were submitted can be available for public inspection at the Township Building during normal business hours where they may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof (it is recommended that appointments be made in advance). All appellants, or their representative with legal standing, must attend. All objectors and interested parties are invited to attend and will have the opportunity to be heard.
Laura Harrier, Zoning Officer
Case Information:
ZHB-2024-06:
ZHB-2024-07:
Virtual Meeting Link Information:
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