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Frankford Civic Talks 4200 Torresdale Avenue

Frankford Civic  Association meeting on March 2nd took up the pending application for a special exception zoning variance at 4200 Torresdale Avenue.  Local residents received notice of the ZBA hearing to be held on March 15th.  The application reads as follows: SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGN AND THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE ERECTION OF THREE (3) AWNINGS (NO SIGNAGE) AND STAIRS & RAMP IN RIGHT-OF-WAY (PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE AREA FLOOD ZONE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION. FOR USE AS PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WITH ACCESSORY SIGNAGE.

The Frankford NAC will hear a presentation from the owner of the property at their meeting on March 9th.  Any resident who received a copy of the notice should attend that meeting which will be held at 2nd Baptist Church at 1801 Meadow Street at 7 PM.

Car dealer cars parking on the 4800 block of Oxford Avenue has been discussed at previous meetings.  At the latest walk through the parking of cars without licenses was down to one.  There is a lot of transient parking however which is to be expected in that area.  

The Frankford NAC heard a presentation at the January meeting by ArtisanSmiles, a dental practice, who wants to open up a full service office at 4821 Frankford Avenue.  The NAC had to delay a vote on the issue due to a problem with the posting of the zoning notice.

A new Verizon wireless store opened up at Frankford Avenue and Foulkrod Street.  That is good news for the area.

The Daral building has seen the Frankford CDC, NAC and Representative Jason Dawkins move in.  Good news for that intersection of Paul and Frankford Avenue.

Kim Washington, Christine DeJesus and Pat Smiley at the new office of the Frankford CDC in the Daral Building.

The owners of 4150 Kensington llc attended the meeting to discuss their interest in using the corner of their property at Adams Avenue and Kensington Avenue for used car sales.  The folks attending spoke about concerns the community might have should they look for a zoning variance.  At present the lot is zoned residential since it actually fronts on Adams Avenue.  They were advised to contact the Frankford NAC for further guidance.

 

Kat Hardy of Senator Tartaglione’s office attended and announced the office will be offering SEPTA KEY application help to seniors.  The new card will be necessary when SEPTA KEY is operational to ride for free.  They will take your picture, help with the application and send it to SEPTA for you.  SEPTA will then process your application and send you the new card in the mail.  You need to bring your id with you when you come to the office.  Whatever you use to ride SEPTA will will do it.

The next meeting of the Frankford Civic Association will be held on April 6th at 7 PM at St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Avenue.

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Traffic Keeps Northwood Civic Busy

The Northwood Civic Association meeting on February 21st dealt with updates to the effort to slow down the traffic on Castor Avenue.  The rumble strips have been installed but it has become quickly apparent that they are having no effect.

They are smaller than were promised, says Terry Heiser, who has been spearheading the project.  They were supposed to be a half inch thick but it turns out that they are about a quarter of an inch.  It doesn’t sound like much but it makes a big difference to the driver passing over them.  They are less irritating to ride over at higher speeds.  They are also placed so its possible to drive around them entirely.

Speed limits markings have still not been placed on the highway.  Regardless, the next step is a traffic study that will be done in a few months to measure their effectiveness or lack thereof.  Should it be determined that the speeds on Castor Avenue are continuing to be out of control then the next step will be speed cushions which are impossible to ignore and will last a long time.

Other news at the meeting:

  • The police agreed to spot traffic enforcement for a period on Adams Avenue from Wyoming to Orthodox.
  • The zoning hearing on the fence at 1100 Haworth Street resulted in the case being dismissed.  The effect is that the fence must come down.
  • Continuing to see attempts at burglary in Northwood.  The weather may be part of the problem since burglars don’t care for the cold and people will usually be locked up tight in their homes.  Do not leave your windows open when they are easily accessible at the ground level.  This is just looking for trouble.

The next meeting of the Northwood Civic Association will be held on March 21st at 7 PM at the Simpson Recreation Center at 1010 Arrott Street.

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Northwood Civic Says No to the Fecnce

A special meeting of the Northwood Civic Association was held on February 7th to consider a zoning variance for an existing fence at 1100 Haworth Street.  The variance is needed because the 6 foot high fence exceeds the maximum height of 4 feet.  After discussion of the issue, residents voted to not support the variance.

1100 Haworth Street

The issue will still go before the ZBA who will make the final decision.

The next meeting of the Northwood Civic Association will be held on February 21st at 7 PM at Simpson Recreation Center, 1010 Arrott Street.

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Special Northwood Civic Meeting Tonight

There will be a special meeting tonight, February 7th, at Simpson Recreation Center to hear the applicant request for 1100 Haworth Street to legalize an existing fence. Please try to attend as this is a matter that can affect property values and decisions going forward in our neighborhood.

The meeting will be at 7:00 PM, 1010 Arrott Street. The neighbors immediately surrounding this property were given hand bills over the weekend describing the issues to be presented. See you tonight.

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Councilwoman Sanchez to Attend Northwood Civic Tonight

Councilwoman Sanchez will be attending the Northwood Civic Association meeting tonight at Simpson Recreation Center at 7:00 PM – 1010 Arrott Street.

Please bring a neighbor as this is an opportune time to have your questions and concerns answered. Sorry for the last minute notice but I just got the call.