ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Allentown Planning Commission granted preliminary/final land development plan approval for an apartment building Tuesday afternoon at city hall.
The proposal, offered by Sean Billings and called “The Quarter,” calls for the construction of a seven-story building with 44 apartments located at 405-411 W. Walnut St. The building’s proposed height is taller than most buildings in the neighborhood, which are about 2.5 stories, according to city officials.
The existing site has an office building, and the site will be subdivided to allow for the new building.
Facility parking will be in the building’s first two floors, with the remaining five stories utilized for apartments. The applicant has 30 parking spots, and representatives said they are looking to acquire additional parking spaces for use outside business hours.
Planners articulated concerns about trash collection and delivery site access in the current design. They also requested a lighting plan focused on pedestrian lighting as conditions of the approval.