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Zoning hearing for Proposed Doc Econemou Hotel Project

The proposed Doc Econemou Hotel Project at the intersection of Baum Blvd. and Liberty Ave is going before the Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment to request variances on December 4th at 9:50am. The variances being requested are below. This meeting will be open to the public, and it is recommended that interested parties show up to 200 Ross St. at least a few minutes prior to the scheduled time of the hearing in which they are interested. Further questions about this hearing can be directed to Ms. Klingensmith at (412) 255-2231.

Zone Case 143 of 2008
5210 Liberty Avenue
Zoning District: UNC
Ward: 8, East Liberty
Council District: 8, Councilperson: Burgess
DOC Legacy LP : Owner
Economou Partners Corp: Applicant

Seven story hotel with retail space on first and second floors, condos on sixth and seventh floors, and 330 underground parking stalls.

Special Exception: 911.04.A.34 Hotel (general) is a special exception in UNC zoning district – must meet the code standards.

Variance: 904.04.C Height variance: maximum of 45 ft allowed, 97 ft requested.

Variance: 904.04.C Maximum Floor Area Ratio - 3:1; 4.38:1 proposed.