Bethlehem's Zoning Hearing Board is known for marathon meetings, sometimes taking testimony over several nights before deciding whether to grant a variance. But at their July 25 meeting, they heard three separate zoning appeals in less than an hour.
Eugene Takacs was granted a dimensional variance to erect a 15' x 15'deck at his property at 1621 East Boulevard. He is allowed 25% building coverage on his lot, but the deck puts him at 27%.
Carol White was also granted a dimensional variance for an 18' round pool in the back of her property at 1542 Valley Road. She will be 3' away from her side boundary instead of the required 6'. She explained that's the only way the pool will fit. She testified that her pool is surrounded by fencing, but it will be inspected for safety.
Finally, 2 Brothers Realty Group was granted a special exception to substitute one nonconforming use at 821 Monocacy Street with another. This property is located within a limited commercial district. Principal Zeeshan Butt said that he'd like to convert an auto repair and auto body repair shop at that site to an auto sales and auto body repair shop. The repair shop will be open weekdays and Saturday from 8 am until 5pm, with the auto sales continuing until 8 pm on weekdays. All vehicles being sold pr repaired must be parked on the lot.
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