ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A new senior citizen care facility could be coming to Allentown.
The Allentown Planning Commission approved a land development plan during its meeting Tuesday.
The proposal, offered by applicant Melissa Bean, calls for the construction of a 15,100-square-foot adult day care senior life care facility known as “Senior LIFE” at 1415 and 1425 Lehigh St. The project includes the demolition of an existing site structure.
The site plan calls for 46 parking spaces, landscaping and stormwater management facilities. The facility features multiple day rooms, kitchens and medical facilities. There will be site access from both Lehigh Street addresses.
Operational specifics include transporting seniors with various health issues to the facility for rehab and social services work. Representatives with the project who spoke Tuesday afternoon expect about 70 clients with a potential for up to 150.
The building would utilize about 30 employees, with some additional employees expected, should client numbers increase.
Popeye’s extension
The commission granted a reinstatement and extension request for a Popeye’s Restaurant located at 701 N. 19th St.
The applicant sought a reinstatement of prior approval and an extension of approval timeline for the facility proposed for the northeast corner of the 19th and Tilghman streets intersection.
Tuesday’s extension request was for 12 months through Jan. 13, 2027. The previous approval expired last year.
The applicant has obtained various permits, but others remain outstanding, including those from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.