Subdivision and Variances for New Single-Family Home at 928 West Chew Street
Allentown
Summary
A developer sought to split a 4,600-square-foot lot in half to build a second affordable housing unit facing Oak Street while keeping rear parking. The zoning board ultimately denied the project, deciding that the property already had a reasonable use and that the requested variances would improperly expand non-conforming lot dimensions.
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project involved an affordable housing trust fund grant from Lehigh County, but the denial prevents the subdivision and construction from moving forward.
Nearby residents and preservationists who favor maintaining the established historic district layout and avoiding increased neighborhood congestion.
The property owner and prospective low-income renters who would have occupied the newly created affordable housing unit.
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