7211 Cresheim Road #ZP-2022-007050

7211 Cresheim Road
Applicant: Michael Campuzano
Owners: Wayne Batchis and Leah Snyder Batchis, 7211 Cresheim Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment: Application No. ZP-2022-007050
Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2022-004887
West Mt. Airy Neighbors Zoning Committee Meeting: 1/4/2023 @ 7:00 PM on ZOOM
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing: January 25, 2023 @3:30 PM on ZOOM
The appeal is for the erection of a roof deck above an existing single family detached single family home.
The Zoning Classification for the property is RSA-3 (Single-Family use only) with several Overlays and Steep Slope Protection.
This application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was REFUSED for the following reason: The proposed setback of the roof deck from the extreme front of the house is 0 feet while the required setback is 5 feet.
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ZBA Letter of Support 1-22-2023
58 Gowen Circle #ZP-2022-008887

58 Gowen Circle
The Community Meeting scheduled for January 4, 2023 has been postponed at the request of the applicant while plans are being revised.
Applicant: Leah DiMatteo
Owners: Joel W. Thomas and Leah A. DiMatteo, 58 W. Gowen Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119
Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment: Application No. ZP-2022-008966
Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2022-005981
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing: March 15, 2023 @3:30 PM on ZOOM
The appeal is for the erection of an addition above and at the rear of the existing single-family attached home with roof deck above.
The Zoning Classification for the property is RSA-5 (Single-Family use only)
This application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was REFUSED for the following reason:
The required minimum rear yard depth is 9 feet and construction of this addition will result in a rear yard with a 3-foot minimum depth.
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10.04.22 58 W Gowen ZBA Appeal FINAL
09.29.22 58 W Gowen Sunroom L&I Refusal
7323 Bryan Street #ZP-2022-008887

7323 Bryan Street
Applicant: Leah DiMatteo
Owners: Leah DiMatteo and Joel W. Thomas, 58 W. Gowen Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119
Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment: Application No. ZP-2022-008887
Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2022-005265
West Mt. Airy Neighbors Zoning Committee Meeting: 1/4/2023 @ 7:00 PM on ZOOM
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing: February 8, 2023 @9:30 AM on ZOOM
The appeal is for four(4) family household living (multi-family) and for a visitor accommodation in an existing structure. No sign included.
The Zoning Classification for the property is: RSA-3 (Single Family Use only). A Zoning Variance was granted on 9/8/1954 permitting three (3) family household living.
This application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was REFUSED for the following reasons:
- No more than one principal use allowed in the RSA-3 residential district.
- The proposed use-visitor accommodations is prohibited in the RSA-3 residential district.
- The proposed use-multi-family household living is prohibited in this RSA-3 residential district.
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08.11.22 7323 Bryan L&I Refusal
Bryan Stret (city Cert) PropertyCertificate_PC-2022-021574 (version 1)
20-30 W. Allens Lane #ZP-2022-004845

20-30 W. Allens Lane
A Community Civic Design Review Meeting required under the Philadelphia Zoning Code.
WMAN RCO Meeting: 8/17/[email protected]:00 PM ZOOM Recording
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CDR Round 2 Documents:
NEW!!! CDR_L&I Letter_20-30 W Allens Lane
Applicant Access Instructions_10.11.2022
NoticeCDR_20-30WAllensLaneSecondCDR
Letter from WMAN to Civic Design Review Comm. 9-2-22
CDR Round 1 Documents:
Civic Design Review Meeting – 9-6-22 Comments
Applicant Access Instructions_09.06.2022
20-30 W Allens Ln Project-visualization by community member Kelly O’Day
630 Glen Echo Road #ZP-2022-003761

630 Glen Echo Road
Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment- Application No.: #ZP-2022-003761
WMAN RCO Meeting: 8/3/[email protected]:00 PM on ZOOM
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing Date: Wednesday, November 9, [email protected]:30 AM
The appeal is for the erection of an addition at the rear of an existing semi-detached single-family home.
The application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was refused for the following reasons:
The dimensional standards for this property located in an RSA-2 Residential Zoning District require an 8 foot wide side yard. If the addition is constructed the side yard width will be reduced to 6 ft. 3 inches.
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Letter of Support to ZBA 9-2-2022
Zoning Presentation
Refusal
Letter to Neighbors
Exhibit Package
6808 Lincoln Drive #ZP-2022-000306

6808 Lincoln Drive
Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment #ZP-2022-000306, Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2022-001816
WMAN RCO Meeting: 5/4/[email protected]:00 PM
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing Date: 6/8/[email protected]:00 PM
The appeal involves the construction of an addition to an existing accessory garage to be used as an accessory dwelling unit on the same property with an existing detached single family dwelling.
The application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was refused for the following reasons:
The property is located in a RSD-3 Residential Zoning Classification District.
1) Accessory Dwelling Units are not permitted in the RSD-3 Zoning District.
2) An accessory structure for residential use cannot exceed 130 sq. ft. and 15 feet in height, whereas the plans propose a structure that will have 558 sq. ft. and will be 23 feet in height.
3) The floor area of an accessory dwelling unit may not exceed 800 sq. ft., whereas the plans propose a floor area of 1116 sq. ft.
4) The Zoning Code requires two side yards with a minimum of 10 feet and a total side yard area of 25 feet, whereas the proposed side yard is 1.7 feet.
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Exhibit Package
Refusal
Letter to Neighbors
Revised Zoning Submission
601 W. Cliveden Street #ZP-2021-015360

601 W. Cliveden Street – Cliveden Hall Apartments
Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment #ZP-2021-015360, Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2022-000295
WMAN RCO Meeting: 4/6/[email protected]:00 PM ZOOM
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing Date: April 27, [email protected]:00 PM
The appeal involves an existing 60-unit 5 story apartment building at the intersection of W. Cliveden St., Lincoln Drive and Wayne Ave. The applicant is asking for approval to legalize two existing apartment units in the building and add five more units. No change is proposed to the height or area of the existing building.
The application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was refused for the following reasons:
- The property is located in a RSD-3 Residential Zoning Classification which expressly prohibits multi-family use.
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Floor Plans
Refusal
Site Plan
Notification Letter
ZBA Application for Appeal
6811 Quincy Street #ZP-2022-001426

6811 Quincy Street
Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment #ZP-2022-001426, Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2022-001684
WMAN RCO Meeting: 5/4/[email protected]:00 PM
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing Date: 8/10/[email protected]:30 AM
The appeal involves an existing residence and rear carriage house. It is proposed to have three dwelling units on the property. The long-time owners are seeking approval to use the third floor as a separate rental apartment and to use the rear carriage house as another rental unit. Four off-street parking will be provided.
The application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was refused for the following reasons:
- The property is located in a RSD-3 Residential Zoning Classification which expressly prohibits multi-family household living.
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136 W. Sharpnack Street #ZP-2021-011393

136 W. Sharpnack Street
Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment #ZP-2021-011393, Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar #MI-2021-004758
WMAN RCO Meeting 3/2/2022, Follow-Up WMAN RCO Meeting 4/6/[email protected]:00 PM-ZOOM
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting 3/23/[email protected]:30PM-CONTINUED
The appeal involves the erection of a semi-detached building with a covered porch, rear deck, roof deck and roof deck access structure on a property that has an RSA-3 single family residential zoning classification.
The application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was refused for the following reasons:
1) A deck located between the rear wall of the proposed building and the rear property line must be constructed so that all vertical support elements are located a minimum distance of 18 inches from all lot lines. This application does not meet this requirement.
2) The minimum side yard width for a semi-detached structure in the RSA-3 residential zoning district is 8.0 feet. This application proposes a side yard width of 4.127 feet.
3) A minimum of one (1) accessory parking space is required for a single-family household in the RSA-3 single family residential zoning district. No accessory parking is proposed in this application.
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