Historical Architectural Review Board
5th Floor Conference Room
Agenda — 9 items
- 1 Approval by HARB requires the applicant to obtain a building permit for the work. The applicant must also apply for any other required permits from the City of Allentown. Information about building permits and other permits can be obtained at: City Hall, 4th Floor, 435 Hamilton St or online at www.allentownpa.gov Note: Cases recommended for approval by HARB on April 6, 2026 will be forwarded for approval by Allentown City Council on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Cases recommended for denial by HARB will be referred to the Community and Economic Development Committee of City Council, date to be announced. Cases that are tabled by HARB on April 6, 2026 will be rescheduled for review at its May 4, 2026 regular meeting.
- 3 Introduction and Roll Call
- 5 Minutes of March 2, 2026 Meeting
- 8 New Business
- 10 a. HDC-2026-00003 Applicant: J&M Rental Properties Inc. Owner: J&M Rental Properties Inc. Address: 44 N 12th Street Proposal: (Violation Correction)Replace windows, replace rear porch, create covered basement entry, repair front porch
- 13 b. HDC-2026-00012 Applicant: Neil C Melcher Owner: Justin Cohen Address: 334 N 9th Street Proposal: Repair deteriorating brick by demo and repair with using original materials and original building methods with modern wall ties.
- 16 Other Business
- 18 Adjournment
- 20 NEXT MEETING: Monday, May 04, 2026