Category: Zoning

Zoning issues related to Frankford

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Community Opposes Transitional Home on Leiper Street

At the Frankford NAC zoning meeting on June 13th residents voted to not support the application by the owners of 4719 Leiper Street for a Transitional Home (18) occupants in 6 units (single room residence).  It was a unanimous vote 7 to 0 to oppose.

The issues raised:

  • Nobody supported it and the block is already saturated by these so called transitional homes.
  • This property owner had no prior experience.
  • There is only one bathroom in a place where they will house 18 individuals.
  • There is no action plan in case of an emergency (Mental, or otherwise).
  • Could not guarantee that convicted criminals would not be in that building.

Frankford NAC and members of the NAC zoning board will be in attendance at the ZBA hearing to ensure that the desires of the Frankford community are expressed clearly.

 

4719 Leiper Street

The next Frankford NAC zoning meeting will be held on August 10th at 7 PM at Second Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street.

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Transitional Home on Leiper Street on NAC Agenda

Community Zoning Meeting

DATE: July 13,2017

Frankford Community Development Corporation

4667 Paul Street 1st floor

 Philadelphia, Pa. 19124

Time:  7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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On what happens in your neighborhood!

You must be 18 or older with ID to vote in these proceedings.

Time &Property: 4719 Leiper Street

Project Proposal: Transitional Home (18) occupants in 6 units (single room residence)

Eligible Voters: Community and Neighborhood Residents/ Residents must have ID in order to vote.

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Community Supports Zoning for Senior Residence

At the Frankford NAC zoning meeting on June 8th, the community heard a presentation about the proposal to build a 44 unit, 5 story, HUD subsidized, senior residence at 1611-41 Ruan Street.  A variance is needed because the property is presently zoned commercial and also because the proposed parking spaces fall below what is normally required for a building of the size proposed.  15 full sized parking spaces are the standard but the owners propose providing 13 full sized spaces and 3 for compact cars.

1611-41 Ruan Street

The property would be managed professionally with amenities and services for seniors.  The NAC supports the proposed variance.  Funding however is not in place for the project so this is only the first step in the process.  After the zoning variance is approved, applications will be submitted for funding which could take another year before a decision is made.

Also on the agenda was 2116 Gillingham which is between Worth Street and Torresdale Avenue.  The application was for an auto body and repair facility with no spray painting.  There was no community opposition to the project.

The next Frankford NAC zoning meeting will be held on July 13th at 7 PM at the Second Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street.

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Senior Residence Proposed for 1611-41 Ruan Street

The Frankford NAC zoning group will meet on Tuesday, June 8th at 7 PM at Second Baptist Church at 1801 Meadow Street.

  • 1611-14 Ruan Street – 44 dwelling units with 16 parking spaces as a senior residents.  Building to be 5 floors total.  See previous story at this link.
  • 2116 Gillingham Street – Auto Body and Fender Vehicle Repair Shop
  • 4200 Torresdale – Auto Repair shop/ Illuminated Sign

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1611-41 Ruan Street

You must be 18 or older with ID to vote in these proceedings.  Eligible Voters: Community and Neighborhood Residents/ Residents must have ID in order to vote.

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Frankford Community Approves Two Zoning Issues

Frankford NAC zoning meeting results: 1653-55 Meadow Street 

Project Proposal: Combining both properties under 1 OPA account/legalization of tire shop – Approved contingent upon the following provisos: three year limit, applicant must eliminate Sunday operations and applicant must reduce work hours to 8 am to 7 pm.

1381 Dyre Street – Project Proposal: Legalization of a duplex – Approved.

The next Frankford NAC zoning meeting will be held on June 8 at 7 PM at Second Baptist Church at 1801 Meadow Street.