ALLENTOWN., Pa. – The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board voted Monday night to grant a special exception to allow RCI (Ripple Community Inc.) Village Properties to use a portion of the building at 1539-1551 Chew Street for a community center.
The decision came following a two-hour hearing where both supporters and objectors to the project voiced opinions.
In April 2024, the zoning panel approved several variances for RCI to operate at the location, which is the former Emmanuel United Church of Christ, for a multipurpose facility with 12 housing units…