Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.
- To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
- To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2023-05 – 408 N 9th St. (UPI 11530768929538)
Appeal #2023-09 – 601 Penn St. (UPI 07530783805330)
Appeal #2023-10 – 661 N. 11th St. (UPI 12531753142005)
Appeal #2023-11 – 411 S. 14th St. (UPI 16531631287054)
Appeal #2023-12 – 733 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530664436474)
Appeal #2023-13 – 715 Clinton St. (UPI 155307553411170)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
- Appeal #2023-14 – 544 N. 9th St. (UPI 11530768939433) Brian Guzman is seeking a dimensional variance and any other required variances to establish a parking lot to accommodate (4) four parking spaces. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owner of record is Iglesia Cristiana Casa Del Rey.
- Appeal #2023-15 – 2316 Berkley Rd. (UPI 15530818218918) Yadira Amiee Flores-Rivera, owner of record, is seeking a dimensional variance for rear yard setback requirements to construct an addition to the home. The subject property is located in the R-1 Residential Zoning District.
- Appeal #2023-16 – 1238 Locust St. (UPI 17531738173118) Charles Martin is appealing the notice of violation sent April 6, 2023 for the unpermitted Airbnb business. Owner is requesting to continue operating the Airbnb business while the property is being renovated. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owners of record are Charles and Abigail Martin.
- Appeal #2023-17 – 1203 Carbon St. (UPI 19530746168178) Jonathan Beltran is seeking a variance to allow tow truck parking on site for his home occupation business (office for tow business). The property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District, and the owner of record is O & M Investments, LLC (Omar Silverio owner).
- Appeal #2023-18 – 230 N. 5th St. (UPI 07530775716791) Medical Arts Development LP is seeking a special exception for adaptive reuse for a mixed use project (residential and commercial) and a variance for square footage requirements. The property is located in the C-C Commercial Core Zoning District and Callowhill Historic District.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
