Development Activities Meetings
Purpose of the Meeting
To give citizens, property owners, business owners, and stakeholders an opportunity to learn about the proposals that affect them and resolve concerns at an early stage of the application process.
Applicability
All applicants shall hold a Development Activities Meeting at least 30 days prior to the first public hearing. Development Activities Meetings shall be required for the following projects that require a Public Hearing at Art Commission, Historic Review Commission, Planning Commission or the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and meet one of the following project thresholds:
- 2,400 sq. ft. of new or expanded structure
- 4+ new residential units
- New or enlarged parking area with 10+ stalls
- Use Variances
- Zoning Map Amendments
- Project Development Plans
- Planned Developments - PDP
- Planned Developments - FLDP
- Master Development Plans
- Institutional Master Plans
- An application to Historic Review Commission
- An application to Art Commission
How to Schedule a Development Activities Meeting
Prior to filing a Zoning & Development Review Application, applicants must coordinate with the applicable RCO and Neighborhood Planner to schedule a time and date for the public meeting to discuss the applicant’s proposal. Please contact Stephanie Joy Everett at stephaniejoy.everett@pittsburghpa.gov and the Neighborhood Planner to initiate scheduling. Neighborhood Planner contract information is available here.
Notice of Meeting
To submit an application, the applicant shall provide the date, time and location of the neighborhood meeting. The applicable RCO(s), using methods from their communication strategy, will notify the residents, property owners, business owners, and other stakeholders of the time, date and location of the Development Activities Meeting at least 10 days prior to the Development Activities Meeting. This notice should include:
- The substance and location of the proposal.
- The meeting date and time.
- Where the Zoom link will be posted (the City Planning DAM website under Upcoming Development Activities Meetings) and that the link will be posted one day prior to the meeting.
Notice Resource for RCOs
Downloadable template images are available to facilitate RCOs in advertising the DAM via social media and email. Suggested text to also include would be:
[NAME OF RCO] is hosting a Development Activities Meeting on [DATE] at [TIME]. This meeting will be hosted on Zoom. Information to join the meeting will be posted on pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/dev-activities-meeting the day before the meeting. Projects discussed at this meeting will be: [LIST ALL PROJECTS ON THE AGENDA].
Attach provided graphic or graphic of your own if desired.
Upcoming Development Activities Meetings
| Neighborhood | Meeting Date | Project | Parcel Number | Zoning & Development Review Application Number | Zoom Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown, Hill District | Monday, August 3 | 1. Department of Public Works park building and 2. Renovations in Schenley Farms Terrace | Join by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89626062315 or by phone at +1 301 715 8592 with Webinar ID 896 2606 2315 |
Development Activity Meetings Staff Reports
| Neighborhood | Date | Project | Report | Parcel Number | Zoning & Development Review Application Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechview | February 24, 2020 | Beechview Parklet Memorial | Report | 62-A-146 | |
| Bloomfield | September 4, 2019 | West Penn Hospital Institutional Master Plan | Report | 51-A-241, 295, 303, 305, 306, 307; 51-B-12, 14, 15-A, 15-B, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22-A, 22-B, 23, 24, 25, 36; 51-F-192 | |
| Carrick | July 15, 2019 | Dollar General | Report | 94-J-196 | |
| Downtown | September 4, 2019 | 909 Liberty Ave. | Report | 9-N-59 | |
| Downtown | October 3, 2019 | 439 Wood St. | Report | 1-H-240 | |
| Downtown | October 3, 2019 | 915 Liberty Ave. | Report | 9-N-58 | |
| Downtown | November 21, 2019 | 610 Wood St. | Report | 2-A-15 | |
| Downtown | January 3, 2020 | Alcoa Building | Report | 2-A-240, 240-A, 240-B | |
| Downtown | January 22, 2020 | 9th and Penn Garage | Report | DCP-ZDR-2020-00021 | |
| Downtown | January 22, 2020 | Demo of 823 Penn Ave | Report | ||
| Downtown | February 18, 2020 | Oxford Centre High Wall Sign | Report | 2-J-104 | DCP-ZDR-2020-00910 |
| Downtown | June 8, 2020 | ONC Firstside Entry Replacement | Report | ||
| Downtown | June 8, 2020 | LA Fitness Signage | Report | ||
| Downtown | June 8, 2020 | Aither Yoga Exterior Renovations | Report | ||
| Downtown | June 8, 2020 | Downtown Library Exterior Improvements | Report | ||
| Downtown | July 9, 2020 | Prosphire Signage Project | Report | 01-H-073 | |
| Downtown | July 9, 2020 | PNC One Lobby Renovations/Curtain Wall | Report | 01-D-257 | |
| Downtown | July 9, 2020 | Signage for Bernstein Burkley | Report | 02-A-308 | |
| Friendship | November 4, 2019 | 5226 Penn Ave | Report | 5-R-284 | |
| Garfield | September 17, 2019 | 5111-5113 Penn Avenue | Report | 50-K-347, 348, 349 | |
| Hill District | January 21, 2020 | New Granada Apartments | Report | 10-N-267,268, 269, 270, 273, 274, 278, 279, 280, 282, 283, 289, 290 | |
| Homewood | May 26, 2020 | 7449 Frankstown | Report | 174-L-46 | DCP-ZDR-2020-03081 |
| Larimer | September 5, 2019 | Bakery Square Development | Report | ||
| Larimer | January 7, 2020 | Silverio Hoffman Fitness | Report | 144 Julius Street | DCP-ZDR-2019-08380 |
| Larimer | February 6, 2020 | 2020 Bakery Square Refresh | Report | 84-M-108 | DCP-ZDR-2019-01876 |
| Oakland | March 27, 2019 | 4255 Parkman Ave. | Report | 27-G-188 | |
| Oakland | March 27, 2019 | Point Park Playhouse | Report | 28-J-266 | |
| Oakland | May 29, 2019 | District Hall | Report | ||
| Oakland | May 29, 2019 | Pole Banners | Report | ||
| Oakland | May 29, 2019 | Scaife Hall | Report | 28-B-311 | |
| Oakland | May 29, 2019 | 0 Boundary St. | Report | 28-S-250 | |
| Oakland | June 3, 2019 | 207 Lytton Ave. Roof Replacement | Report | 27-L-194 | |
| Oakland | August 28, 2019 | University of Pittsburgh Banners | Report | ||
| Oakland | September 10, 2019 | 214 South Craig St. Mixed-Use Development | Report | 52-J-164 | |
| Oakland | October 24, 2019 | 300 South Craig St., Fuku Tea | Report | 51-N-8 | |
| Oakland | October 24, 2019 | 4040 Bigelow, Ledge House | Report | 27-G-167-0-1 | |
| Oakland | November 18, 2019 | University of Pittsburgh, Institutional Master Plan | Report | ||
| Oakland | November 26, 2019 | 3611 Parkview Ave | Report | 28-M-138 | |
| Oakland | November 26, 2019 | 0 Boundary St., follow-up meeting | Report | 28-S-250 | |
| Oakland | July 28, 2020 | Pittsburgh Technology Center Parking Garage | Report | ||
| Polish Hill | August 14, 2019 | 3250 Liberty Ave | Report | 25-D-243 | |
| Polish Hill | November 18, 2019 | Donnie's Place, Herron Avenue | Report | 26-E-197 | |
| Southside | February 20, 2020 | Southside Marina | Report | 12-H-266 | DCP-ZDR-2019-03574 |
| South Side Flats | July 2, 2020 | South Side Works Town Square Renovation | Report | 29-J-70 | DCP-ZDR-2020-03354 |
| South Side Flats | July 2, 2020 | 903 E. Carson St. | Report | 3-G-55 | DCP-ZDR-2020-03494 |
| Uptown | March 11, 2020 | 1707/1717 Fifth Ave Apts | Report | 11-E-37 | DCP-ZDR-2019-05643 |
| Uptown | July 16, 2020 | Uptown Tech | Report | 11-K-276 | DCP-ZDR-2020-03908 |
