Historical Architectural Review Board
5th Floor Conference Room
Agenda — 13 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 March 2, 2026 will be forwarded for approval by Allentown City Council on Wednesday, March 18, 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 March 2, 2026 will be rescheduled for review at its April 6, 2026 regular meeting.
- 3 Introduction and Roll Call
- 5 Minutes of February 2, 2026 Meeting
- 8 New Business
- 10 a. HDC-2026-00009 Applicant: City of Allentown Owner: City of Allentown Address: 1515 Linden Street (West Park Band Shell) Proposal: Replace 5 wooden doors with (2) solid mahogany 3-panel doors, (2) 6-pane mahogany doors, and (1) metal door
- 13 HBDO Reviews
- 15 Applicant: Kimberly Tiburzi, Remington & Vernick Engineers Location: 112 - 114 N 8th Street Description: Construction of a seven-story, 23-unit apartment building
- 18 Applicant: Kimberly Tiburzi, Remington & Vernick Engineers Location: 138 – 142 N 9th Street Description: Demolition of 3 existing historic structures. Lot Consolidation and construction of a seven-story 40-unit apartment complex with 2,705 SF of retail space
- 21 Other Business
- 23 a. CLG Project Grant-Digitalization of Historic Records
- 24 b. Historic Design Guideline Update
- 26 Adjournment
- 28 NEXT MEETING: Monday, April 06, 2026