The PSCA Zoning Committee reviewed the following cases at its June meeting. Results are below.

617 Dickinson Street: 

Application is for three (3) family dwelling in an existing structure.  The proposed use is prohibited in this zoning district. 6 votes in opposition. Strong neighborhood presence in opposition. Hearing date is Wednesday, June 26th at 4:00 p.m.

1430 South 7^th Street: 

Application for a two (2) family dwelling in an existing structure.  The proposed use is prohibited in this zoning district. 6 votes in opposition. Strong neighborhood presence in opposition. Hearing date is Wednesday, June 26th at 4:00 p.m.

1128-30 South 13^th Street: 

Application for the partial demolition of a 2^nd story portion and the erection of a 3^rd story addition, with roof deck and pilot-house, for use as business/professional offices on the first floor with 3 car parking garage and 4 single family dwellings on the 2^nd and 3^rd floors.  Multi-family residences; business/professional uses, and a rear deck encroaching into the rear yard are prohibited in this zoning district. 6 votes in non-opposition with the following provisos: Mechanicals on roof to be in the center of the roof above the mechanicals in the building; on-site landlord responsible for storing (inside garage, not on street) and putting out trash and snow removal; and applicant will provide a copy of the approval letter, from the required agency, about the parking garage ventilation before the hearing date at the ZBA. (Two neighbors present in non-opposition.)

On Tuesday, June 11th at 7PM at Annunciation BVM Church Hall at 1511 S. 10th Street (Dickinson St Entrance) the Zoning Committee of the Passyunk Square Civic Association is scheduled to hear the following cases:

617 Dickinson Street: 

Application is for three (3) family dwelling in an existing structure.  The proposed use is prohibited in this zoning district.

1430 South 7^th Street: 

Application for a two (2) family dwelling in an existing structure.  The proposed use is prohibited in this zoning district.

1128-30 South 13^th Street: 

Application for the partial demolition of a 2^nd story portion and the erection of a 3^rd story addition, with roof deck and pilot-house, for use as business/professional offices on the first floor with 3 car parking garage and 4 single family dwellings on the 2^nd and 3^rd floors.  Multi-family residences; business/professional uses, and a rear deck encroaching into the rear yard are prohibited in this zoning district.

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The PSCA Zoning Committee meetings are opportunities for neighbors to hear the details of zoning applications within our civic association boundaries. The Zoning Committee does not make final decisions on the applications, but it does send letters to the Philadelphia Zoning Board Administration.

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On Tuesday, May 14th at 7PM at Saint John’s Baptist Church at 1232 Tasker St (Tasker St entrance), the Zoning Committee of the Passyunk Square Civic Association is scheduled to hear the following case:

642 Washington Avenue: 

Application is for the retail sale of consumer goods on the first and second floors in the same building with an existing single family dwelling on the third floor.  The proposed use, retail sale of consumer goods, is prohibited in this zoning district.

***UPDATE: The following two cases have been moved to the next monthly meeting on June 11th***

617 Dickinson Street: 

Application is for three (3) family dwelling in an existing structure.  The proposed use is prohibited in this zoning district.

1430 South 7^th Street: 

Application for a two (2) family dwelling in an existing structure.  The proposed use is prohibited in this zoning district.

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The PSCA Zoning Committee meetings are opportunities for neighbors to hear the details of zoning applications within our civic association boundaries. The Zoning Committee does not make final decisions on the applications, but it does send letters to the Philadelphia Zoning Board Administration.

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Please email zoning@passyunk.org with any zoning-related questions.

On Tuesday, April 9th at 7PM at Saint John The Baptist Church at 1234 Tasker St (Tasker St entrance), the Zoning Committee of the Passyunk Square Civic Association is scheduled to hear the following case:

735 Reed Street 

Application for a contractor’s storage (equipment and materials storage building) on the first floor and for a two (2) family dwelling on the second floor of an existing two (2) story attached structure.  Both uses are prohibited in the RSA-5 zoning district.

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The PSCA Zoning Committee meetings are opportunities for neighbors to hear the details of zoning applications within our civic association boundaries. The Zoning Committee does not make final decisions on the applications, but it does send letters to the Philadelphia Zoning Board Administration.

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Please email zoning@passyunk.org with any zoning-related questions.

The Zoning Committee of the Passyunk Square Civic Association is not scheduled to hear any cases this month and the meeting has been canceled for March. Our committee members have been swamped with cases these past few months and are getting a well deserved break! See you in April.

The PSCA Zoning Committee reviewed the following cases at its February meeting. Results are below.

1412-1414 S. 7th St. (4th appearance): 

Application for a 2nd story rear addition to an existing 2 story structure, 8 off street parking spaces for use as a 10 family dwelling.  Refused for use, open area, rear yard depth, and number of ADA parking spaces in R10-A zoning district.  Applicant has modified original proposal removing the addition and reducing the number of units to 8.  8 parking spaces are still included in the project.  Immediate neighbors have requested a meeting with the developer.  Changes to be presented based on feedback from the neighbor meeting and the previous 3 zoning meetings. Result: 4 votes of non-opposition, 1 abstention. Includes 14 provisos that addressed neighbor concerns expressed at the meeting with the developer and the neighbors.  The changes to the plans eliminated most of the refusals. 

1204-10 South 12^th Street

Application was originally for a single family dwelling on this property but developer/owner is now seeking to erect a detached structure (41’ 2 ½ high) to include a cellar, stair penthouses (8’ high) to access the roof top decks, walkout decks at second floor (w/ 46” high railings) and carports at the first floor, for use as six (6) individual dwelling units with an 18’ common driveway. Result: 4 votes of opposition, 1 vote of non-opposition.

1514 S. 9th Street

Applicant seeks approval for a 6 family dwelling with no commercial use on the Ground Floor.  Commercial use on the Ground Floor is required in this zoning district (CMX-2). Result: 4 votes of opposition, 1 vote of non-opposition.

On Tuesday, February 12th at 7PM at the Annunciation BVM Church at 1511 South 10th Street (Dickinson Street Entrance), the Zoning Committee of the Passyunk Square Civic Association is scheduled to hear the following cases:

1412-1414 S. 7th St. (4th appearance): 

Application for a 2nd story rear addition to an existing 2 story structure, 8 off street parking spaces for use as a 10 family dwelling.  Refused for use, open area, rear yard depth, and number of ADA parking spaces in R10-A zoning district.  Applicant has modified original proposal removing the addition and reducing the number of units to 8.  8 parking spaces are still included in the project.  Immediate neighbors have requested a meeting with the developer.  Changes to be presented based on feedback from the neighbor meeting and the previous 3 zoning meetings.

1204-10 South 12^th Street

Application was originally for a single family dwelling on this property but developer/owner is now seeking to erect a detached structure (41’ 2 ½ high) to include a cellar, stair penthouses (8’ high) to access the roof top decks, walkout decks at second floor (w/ 46” high railings) and carports at the first floor, for use as six (6) individual dwelling units with an 18’ common driveway.

NOTE:  The following case will be heard jointly by the Passyunk Square Civic Association and the South Broad Street Neighborhood Association at SBSNA’s zoning meeting to be held Tuesday, Feb 19th at 7pm- Methodist Hospital at Braod and Wolf. 1221-31 South Broad Street (Armory)

A developer has purchased the property and is planning on converting the property into multi-unit residential housing.  This case will be heard by SBSNA on Tuesday, February 19^th at 7:00 pm at Methodist Hospital at Broad and Wolf Streets.  More info at www.sbsna.org

NOTE:  The following case will be heard by the Dickinson Square West Zoning Committee.  This address is on the border with Passyunk Square. 1107 South 6^th Street

This property must be demolished due to structural failure.  Applicant is requesting a use variance to permit a 4 family dwelling in RSA-5 zoning district.  Refused for open space (11%) and total height (41’).  Interested parties should attend Dickinson Square West Zoning Committee meeting Tuesday, February 26^th at 6:30 pm in the Parsons Building in Dickinson Square at 4^th and Morris.  www.dickinsonnarrows.org

1514 S. 9th Street

Applicant seeks approval for a 6 family dwelling with no commercial use on the Ground Floor.  Commercial use on the Ground Floor is required in this zoning district (CMX-2).

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The PSCA Zoning Committee meetings are opportunities for neighbors to hear the details of zoning applications within our civic association boundaries. The Zoning Committee does not make final decisions on the applications, but it does send letters to the Philadelphia Zoning Board Administration.

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Please email zoning@passyunk.org with any zoning-related questions.

The PSCA Zoning Committee reviewed the following cases at its January meeting. Results are below.

600 Washington Avenue (Pool Hall)

600 Washington Ave.  (Pool Hall): 3 year Temporary Permit up for renewal.  Pool and Billiard Room not allowed within 500′ of protected uses.  CA-1 Commercial zoning district. 7 votes of non-opposition to renew permit for 5 years. Hearing date January 9th @ 2 p.m.

1000 Washington Avenue (Sunoco)

Legalization of signage.  Proposed 14 signs at 559sf; ZBA previously approved 12 signs at 577sf.  Refused for number of signs in C-7 district. 7 votes of non-opposition. Requested owner to limit the hours of air pump (shut off between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m.) due to complaints from adjacent neighbor. Hearing date January 23, 2012 @ 2 p.m.

1212-1216/1218-1220 Alter Street

5 year Temporary Permit up for renewal.  Application for preparation, cleaning, and storage for vending cart operations with dwelling units above.  Refused for use in CMX-3. 7 votes of non-oposition to give 6 year temporary permit. If no complaints, the next approval will be perpetual. Hearing date is January 9th @ 2 p.m.

1235 S. 7th Street

Application for a 3 story structure with cellar and roof deck for use as a single family dwelling.  Refused for open area and rear yard area in RSA-5 zoning district. 7 votes non-opposition with the following proviso: Drop the height of the 2nd story by one foot to match neighboring property’s roof line. Hearing is January 30th @ 4 p.m.

1537 S 11th St. (Fond Restaurant)

Application for outdoor seating.  Requires a letter of support from the councilman who is seeking neighborhood input. 7 votes of non-opposition with the following proviso: Tables to shut down during the week at 10 p.m. Tables on Tasker Street Side will shut down by 10:30 – 11:00 Friday and Saturday nights. Zoning Committee to write letter of support and submit to Councilman Mark Squilla so that he can write a letter of support as well. No hearing necessary.

1215 Peters St. (2nd appearance): 

Application for a 4 story structure with roof deck and garage for use as a single family dwelling.  Refused for open area, rear yard depth, and height.  Off Street Parking requires special exception approval in RSA-5 zoning district.  Changes to be presented based on feedback from the December zoning Meeting. 7 votes non-opposition with the following provisos: 1. Reduce scale and scope of pilot house (add a slope); 2. Set back the 3rd floor 3 feet (can extend depth of 2nd and 3rd floor); 3. back yard to remain 7 feet deep made of material to support drainage. Hearing is February 27th @ 4 p.m.

1412-1414 S. 7th St. (3rd appearance): 

Application for a 2nd story rear addition to an existing 2 story structure, 8 off street parking spaces for use as a 10 family dwelling.  Refused for use, open area, rear yard depth, and number of ADA parking spaces in R10-A zoning district.  A reduced number of units was presented at the November meeting with immediate neighbor opposition.  Changes to be presented based on feedback from the October and November zoning meetings. Postponed vote until next month. Applicant to request continuance from city zoning committee; have 1 more meeting with neighbors before committee votes next month.

1218-20 South Juniper Street (2^nd appearance)

Application is for a two-family dwelling in an existing structure, which is not permitted in this zoning district. 7 votes of non-opposition. Hearing date February 27th @ 9:30 a.m.

On Tuesday, January 8th at 7PM at the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center (NW Corner of East Passyunk Avenue and Dickinson Street), the Zoning Committee of the Passyunk Square Civic Association is scheduled to hear the following cases:

600 Washington Avenue (Pool Hall)

600 Washington Ave.  (Pool Hall): 3 year Temporary Permit up for renewal.  Pool and Billiard Room not allowed within 500′ of protected uses.  CA-1 Commercial zoning district.

1000 Washington Avenue (Sunoco)

Legalization of signage.  Proposed 14 signs at 559sf; ZBA previously approved 12 signs at 577sf.  Refused for number of signs in C-7 district.

1212-1216/1218-1220 Alter Street

5 year Temporary Permit up for renewal.  Application for preparation, cleaning, and storage for vending cart operations with dwelling units above.  Refused for use in CMX-3

1235 S. 7th Street

Application for a 3 story structure with cellar and roof deck for use as a single family dwelling.  Refused for open area and rear yard area in RSA-5 zoning district.

1537 S 11th St. (Fond Restaurant)

Application for outdoor seating.  Requires a letter of support from the councilman who is seeking neighborhood input.

1215 Peters St. (2nd appearance): 

Application for a 4 story structure with roof deck and garage for use as a single family dwelling.  Refused for open area, rear yard depth, and height.  Off Street Parking requires special exception approval in RSA-5 zoning district.  Changes to be presented based on feedback from the December zoning Meeting.

1412-1414 S. 7th St. (3rd appearance): 

Application for a 2nd story rear addition to an existing 2 story structure, 8 off street parking spaces for use as a 10 family dwelling.  Refused for use, open area, rear yard depth, and number of ADA parking spaces in R10-A zoning district.  A reduced number of units was presented at the November meeting with immediate neighbor opposition.  Changes to be presented based on feedback from the October and November zoning meetings.

1218-20 South Juniper Street (2^nd appearance)

Application is for a two-family dwelling in an existing structure, which is not permitted in this zoning district.

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The PSCA Zoning Committee meetings are opportunities for neighbors to hear the details of zoning applications within our civic association boundaries. The Zoning Committee does not make final decisions on the applications, but it does send letters to the Philadelphia Zoning Board Administration.

Check facebook.com/passyunksquare or twitter.com/passyunksquare for any last minute changes

Please email zoning@passyunk.org with any zoning-related questions.