Planning Commission 7/1/2026

The City of Easton's Planning Commission held a meeting on July 1, 2026, focusing on land development and subdivision projects along Bushkill Drive. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a subdivision lot consolidation to facilitate future development and two major mixed-use building projects on city-owned parcels. The first project at 1100 Bushkill Drive involves 100 residential units with retail space and 139 parking spaces, with environmental remediation underway funded by an EPA grant. The second project at 1111-13 Bushkill Drive proposes 159 residential units with retail space and 198 parking spaces, including a parking podium. Both projects required zoning variances and compliance with city and regional planning commission recommendations. The commission granted conditional preliminary approvals for both developments, subject to final plans addressing variances, lighting, landscaping, and stormwater management. Public comments raised concerns about traffic, environmental impacts, and neighborhood compatibility, which were addressed by developers and city staff. The meeting concluded with motions passed to advance the projects toward final approval and construction.