435 Hamilton Street
Allentown, Pa. 18101
Allentown
Meeting Agenda
Planning Commission
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
12:15 PM
Council Chambers
Call to Order
1. Approval of Minutes from the Public Meeting of September 8, 2026
Sidewalk Postponement
2. Project: 932 Walnut Street
Applicant: Barry isett & Associates
Location: 932 W Walnut Street
Description: Request to postpone requirements of §545-13 for the maintenance and
replacement of existing curbs and sidewalks.
File: S 26-02
Land Developments
3. Bridgeview Academy Additions
Applicant: Allentown School District
Location: 265 Lehigh Street
Description: Construction of a 2-story addition and a gymnasium addition with a
pedestrian bridge and associated site improvements.
File: LMA-2026-000013 (Preliminary/Final)
Waivers requested: from SALDO Streetscape Area Regulations:
§350-13.F(1): Alternative Compliance, Timing: An alternative
method... such as a fee-in-lieu... may be approved
provided pedestrian continuity is provided within no
more than one year from completion of construction
§350-13.G(2): Street Tree Area: A minimum 4-foot-wide street
tree area, between the face of curb and the sidewalk,
is required.
§350-13.H(1): Minimum Streetscape: Applies all regulations in
§13.G.
§350-13.H(3)(a): Pavement Design: Paving materials and a pattern
is required for each street.
§350-13.H(3)(d): Lighting: Both pedestrian and vehicular lighting
must be specified and locations and quantities
noted.