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About that “consensus” on zoning | City Observatory

The story below came courtesy of Bridesburg’s Danial Adair.  The story address an issue that has come up at meetings in Frankford about zoning.  Who should have input on development projects?  Read the story and see what you think.  Our system now gives more weight to the opinions of those within two blocks of the property even when the development may have broader impact.

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Source: About that “consensus” on zoning | City Observatory

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82 Guns off the Street

The 15th District PDAC (Police District Advisory Council) reports that the gun buy back held on December 19th took in 82 guns.  That was a record number of weapons turned in.  The buy back was sponsored by the 15th Police, the PDAC and Barbera on the Boulevard.

At the 15th District PSA1 meeting on December 17th, about 20 people were in attendance which is a good number given that Christmas was fast approaching.  Lt. Gordon announced that the February PSA1 meeting will be held at the Bridesburg Recreation center on February 25th.  Bridesburg is part of PSA1 and this will give the folks over there a convenient opportunity to attend the meeting.

Officer Kennelly gave an update on burglary activity.  He said that burglary is up again in the past few weeks but this time on the West side of Castor Avenue.  The crooks are taking advantage of open or unlocked windows during the day time when people are at work.  Some advice: Lock your windows, especially those on the ground floor that are not in public view.  If your windows are hidden by tall shrubs, trim them to make the windows more visible.

Lt. Gordon said to beware of anybody who comes to your door and says they need to come in to repair or inspect.  Always ask for ID.  If they are in a private vehicle that is a tip off.  Call 911 right away.  Also, take care to hide any signs of mobile devices in your car.  Do not keep your phone charger or gps mount where the can be seen.  If the crooks see those things they will break into your car to find the phone or gps.

The next meeting of the 15th District PSA1 will be on January 28th at 7 PM at Aria Hospital.

 

 

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Making Frankford a Better Place to Live

There  are a lot of meetings every month in Frankford, what do they all do?  Here is a list.

  • Frankford Civic Association is lead by Pete Specos.  It meets at St. Marks Church at 4442 Frankford Avenue on the first Monday of every month at 7 PM.  Use the side door up the stairway off the parking lot.  It deals with quality of life issues and helping people find out where to go to solve problems.
  • Frankford NAC (Neighborhood Advisory Council) Zoning board is lead by Doug Bryant.  It meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at the Second Baptist Church of Frankford at 1801 Meadow Street.  It deals with zoning variances that are required under certain circumstances when an owner wants to change the use of a property.  If you live in a single family neighborhood and one of your neighbors wants to make his house into a duplex, he needs a variance.  The neighborhood has to be notified and this meeting is your opportunity to voice your approval or opposition.
  • Northwood Civic Association is lead by Joe Krause.  It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at St. James Lutheran Church at Castor Ave. and Pratt St.  It deals with quality of life issues and helping people find out where to go to solve problems.
  • 15th District PSA1 is lead by Lt. Duane Gordon.  It meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 PM at Aria Hospital in the second floor cafeteria.  This is your opportunity to talk to the police about any issues you may have.

All of these meetings are good opportunities to find out what is going on in Frankford and to network with people in the community who are getting things done.