7238 Bryan Street ZP-2023-004951
7238 Bryan St.
Applicant: Morris Zimmerman, 4818 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, PA 191423
Owner: Elayne Blender & Itzik Lorant
Attorney: Steve Masters, JustLaws, 621 W. Mount Airy Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119
Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Application No. ZP-2023-004951;
Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2023-005618.
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 @ 9:30AM.
This is an appeal to legalize a deck at the rear of the existing attached single-family home.
The Zoning Classification for the property is RSA-5 (Single-Family Residential)
The application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was REFUSED because the deck has a stair going to the ground that is not permitted if the principal building is an attached building. Also, the permitted maximum occupied area of the property is 75% (923.61 sq. ft.). The proposed occupied area of the property will be 78.79 % (958 sq. ft.). The required minimum rear yard depth is 9 feet. The proposed rear yard depth is 6.3 feet.
6401 Wayne Avenue #ZP-2023-006432
Description of the Property: This vacant property is the former longtime home of the Green Tree School. The site consists of a main building, approximately 6,500 SQ FT, and a garage/carriage house, approximately 500 SQ FT. The property has an existing curb cut connecting to a driveway with four off-street parking spaces.
Description of the Project: The applicant aims to convert this former school into 8 apartments – 7 apartments to be located in the main building and 1 apartment to be located in the carriage house. A new dormer will be constructed on the carriage house and an additional 4 parking spaces will be added for a total of 8 off street parking spaces.
Summary of Refusal: The current single family zoning does not allow multi-family household living and does not allow the carriage house to be converted into a living space. The addition of a dormer is not allowed on the carriage house because the structure is too close to the rear boundary. There are two parking related refusals because one parking space is too close to the front boundary and one of the parking spaces is not van accessible.
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Notice of Refusal for uses 7_25_23
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532 W Ellet Street #ZP-2022-007082
532 W. Ellet St.
Applicant: Mildred Brooks DBA Task Business Consulting and Management, 1231 N. 50th St., Philadelphia, PA 19131
Owner: Mark A. Lightfoot
Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment: Application No. ZP-2022-007082
Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2022-007585
West Mt. Airy Neighbors Zoning Committee Meeting: CANCELED
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 @9:30 AM.
The appeal requests to use the property for two-family household living in an existing structure.
The Zoning Classification for the property is RSA-3 (Single-Family Residential)
This application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was REFUSED because two-family household living is prohibited in the RSA-3 single family residential zoning district.
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532 W. Ellet St. Appeal Description – REV 6-26-2023
5-7 W Mt Airy Avenue #ZP-2022-012520
5-7 W. Mount. Airy Ave.
Applicant: Kenniah Chestnut, 150 Monument Road-Unit 207, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Owner: L B S Realty Assoc LT, 1424 Heron Way, Chalfont, PA 18914.
Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment: Application No. ZP-2022-012520
Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2022-007450
WMAN RCO MEETING RESCHEDULED FROM 7/5/2023 TO 8/2/2023:
West Mt. Airy Neighbors Zoning Committee Meeting: 8/2/2023 @ 7:00 PM on IN PERSON at the Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St., corner of Greene and Westview Streets. The entrance for the meeting is on Greene St.
ZBA Hearing is scheduled for 8/9 at 9:30 AM on ZOOM
The appeal requests to use the property as an event hall which requires a Special Exception under the Assembly and Entertainment category in the Commercial Use provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code.
The last approved use for this property on August 23, 2018 was “for a day care center not more than 24 consecutive hours with accessory preparation and serving of food at 2 nd floor in the same building with house of worship at first floor. No sign on the application.”
The Zoning Classification for the property is CMX 2.5 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)
This application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was REFERRED to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a Special Exception Approval on November 17, 2022.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
This appeal involves obtaining a Special Exception to permit use of 5-7 W. Mount Airy Ave. as an “Event Hall.” Under the Philadelphia Zoning Code, this type of use falls under a commercial use category of Assembly and Recreation which requires that the applicant obtain approval from the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment(ZBA) before such use can begin.
Any matter that involves obtaining a Special Exception from the ZBA also requires a community meeting to consider the proposed use occur before the ZBA hearing. WMAN is the designated Registered Community Organization (RCO) to conduct the community meeting on this matter. In advance of the RCO meeting, the applicant has provided an extensive Executive Summary for the event venue which will be called “J’Excellence Event Hall.” A portion of the Executive Summary reads as follows:
J’Excellence Event Hall is a full-service event venue that aims to become the leading brand in the banquet hall rental and event planning business in Philadelphia. With a goal of becoming one of the top ten event venues in the United States within ten years of operation, the company has located its unique venue in the Mount Airy subdivision of Philadelphia….J’Excellence Event Hall is an 8,900 square foot facility that can accommodate events of all sizes and offer personalized event planning services. The venue is located in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia, which is an ideal location due to its large residential community. The business will offer event management services for a variety of events, from backyard birthday parties to corporate events. Although J’Excellence Event Hall will initially serve individual clients and small businesses, the company has the potential to grow and compete with leading event planning and banquet hall rental companies in Philadelphia.
Under the Philadelphia Zoning Code, there is a distinction between obtaining approval for a use through a “Variance” as opposed to a “Special Exception.” In the case of a “Special Exception” the proposed use is generally permitted and those who would oppose the use must come forward to express in writing or in person at the community meeting and at the ZBA hearing why the use will have negative effects in the neighborhood. This will be discussed at the WMAN community meeting on August 2, 2023.
5-7 W. Mt. Airy Ave. Appeal Description REV 7-2-23
12.9.22 Application-for-Special-Exception-81-49-A
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136 W Sharpnack #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 4/6/2022@7:00 PM-ZOOM
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting 3/23/22@3:30PM-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.
608 W. Phil Ellena St. Unit 1B#ZP-2022-010967
608 W. Phil Ellena St. Unit 1B
West Mt. Airy Neighbors Zoning Committee Meeting: 7/5/2023 @ 7:00 PM on ZOOM
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing: August 2, 2023 @3:30 PM on ZOOM
The appeal is for the extension of an existing balcony at the rear of the second floor of an existing structure. This application proposes an extended balcony accessory to existing multi-family Household (8 dwelling units-condominium building). The Zoning Classification for the property is RSD-3 (Single-Family use only)
This application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was REFUSED for the following reason:
The maximum permitted extension of a balcony from an exterior wall is 4 feet, whereas the proposed balcony extension will be 7 feet, 2 inches. The existing use of the property as a multi-family household was previously granted a variance. The maximum occupied area in the RSD-3 Residential District is 30%. This balcony extension will expand the occupied area from 38.5% (6044.12 Sq. ft.) to 39.5% (6201.11 Sq. Ft.).
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616 Westview Street
616 WESTVIEW AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Zoning Board Calendar No.: MI-2025-006618
Application Number: ZP-2025-005075
Zoning District(s): RSD3
Application for:
FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE EXISTING ONE-STORY GARAGE STRUCTURE TO AN ARTIST STUDIO. **NO CHANGE IN STRUCTURE HEIGHT OR FOOTPRINT **
The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.)
Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: Section 14-604.(1).(d) Accessory Uses and Structures An accessory structure for a residential
use shall not exceed 130 sq. ft. and shall not exceed 15 ft. in height, unless otherwise stated by other provisions of the Zoning Code. Whereas the existing structure exceeds 130 sq.
616 WESTVIEW AVE Notice of Refusal
ARCHITECT ELEVATIONS 616 Westview
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
6740 Germantown Avenue
6740 GERMANTOWN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Zoning Board Calendar No.: MI-2025-005234
Application Number: Zoning District(s): ZP-2025-005531 CA
FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO LOTS (PREMISES “A”) AND (PREMISES “B”) FROM TWO (2) EXISTING DEEDED LOTS; ONE (1) OPA ACCOUNT (6740 GERMANTOWN AVE.). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN.
ON SUBDIVIDED PREMISES “B”:
FOR USE AS MULTIFAMILY (TEN (10) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) WITH SEVEN (7) OFF-STREET ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING ONE (1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.
FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW THREE-STORY STRUCTURE WITH PARTIAL BASEMENT AND SEVEN (7) OFF-STREET ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING ONE (1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN
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6740 GERMANTOWN AVE L&I Refusal
Renderings + Plans – 6740 Germantown
133 W. Washington Ave #ZP-2023-000915
133 W Washington Lane
Applicant: Alan Nochumson D.B.A. Nochumson P.C., 123 S. Broad St. Suite 1600, Philadelphia,
PA 19109
Owner: King Olalekan
Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment: Application No. ZP-2023-000915
Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2023-004887
West Mt. Airy Neighbors Zoning Committee Meeting: 5/3/2023 @ 7:00 PM on ZOOM
Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing: June 28, 2023 @3:30 PM on ZOOM)
The appeal requests to use the property as a four-family dwelling.
The Zoning Classification for the property is RSA-3 (Single Family Residential)
This application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was REFUSED because:
1. multi-family household living is prohibited in an RSA-3 Zoning District.
2. 4 parking spaces are required and 0 are proposed.
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