Zoning Hearing Board 4/20/2026

The City of Easton's Zoning Hearing Board convened on April 20, 2026, to review multiple zoning applications involving property use changes and development variances. Key procurement-related discussions included a special exception granted for a martial arts facility at 270 East Kleinhan Street, and a conditional approval for a three-unit multifamily development at 1141 Jackson Street, which involved several variances related to lot width, parking design, and landscaping. The board addressed community concerns about parking and neighborhood impact but ultimately approved the project with conditions such as assigned parking spaces to prevent cross-use. A variance request to convert a single-family home at 700 Davis Street into a two-family home was denied due to lack of demonstrated hardship. Additionally, a consolidated appeal for seven townhouse units on Pastor Fred Davis Street was approved, with variances granted for front-loaded parking and driveway access due to unique topographical and street layout challenges. The board emphasized compliance with city engineering and planning requirements, including stormwater management and slope disturbance limitations. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the approvals support future construction and development projects that will impact city infrastructure and housing stock.