Category: Zoning

Zoning issues related to Frankford

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Frankford Says Yes to the Bridge

The Frankford NAC met on April 14th to review the application by The Bridge to increase their capacity.  The was no community opposition to the plan that was discussed in detail at a recent Northwood Civic Association meeting.  You can read the details here.

bridge

Other cases on the agenda were:

5103 Duffield Street- continued from last month. This property wants to change from a family daycare to a group daycare. Up to 12 children.  The applicant did not attend and no action was taken.

1631 Haworth Street- Property owner is seeking a variance to have a place of worship on the first and keeping the second floor as a rental unit.  The applicant was advised to come back with more information at next month’s meeting.
4623 Mulberry Street- Is seeking a variance to legalize a triplex already in existence..However, there are several code violations on it. No renters license, windows and doors are in need of repair.  The applicant was advised to address the violations and to come back with more information at next month’s meeting.
The next meeting of the Frankford NAC will be held on May 12th at 7 PM at Second Baptist Church at 1801 Meadow Street.
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Frankford NAC Zoning Meets April 14th

Frankford NAC zoning meeting agenda for April 14th at 7 PM at 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street:
5103 Duffield Street- continued from last month. This property wants to change from a family daycare to a group daycare. Up to 12 children
5103 Duffield Street from Google Maps

5103 Duffield Street from Google Maps

1631 Haworth Street- Property owner is seeking a variance to have a place of worship on the first and keeping the second floor as a rental unit.
4623 Mulberry Street- Is seeking a variance to legalize a triplex already in existence..However, there are several code violations on it. No renters license, windows and doors are in need of repair.
4623 mulberry from Google Maps

4623 mulberry from Google Maps

The Bridge will also make a presentation on their request to add capacity to their facility on Adams Avenue.
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Neighbors Defend Wakeling Street Fence

The Frankford NAC met on March 10th to review 5 requests for zoning variances.  After a reading of the minutes from the previous meeting and a discussion of the code of conduct by President Doug Bryant, the applicants presented their cases.

The owners of 1303 Wakeling Street have erected a large fence around their property without permits and it exceeds current standards for height and visibility.  Their representative explained that the high fence was needed for security around the property after a burglary and other incidents of trespassing.  Neighbors spoke on their behalf and supported the application.  When the vote was taken, it was unanimously in favor of granting the variance.

1303 Wakeling Street

1303 Wakeling Street

The owner of 5103 Duffield Street is applying for a variance for her family day care to become a group day care facility.  This would increase capacity from 6 to 12 children.  Because she did not have a floor plan of the home, the case was continued.

The owner of the car repair shop at 1845 Wakeling Street is requesting a variance that would allow car sales.  The vote was 3 to grant the variance and 2 opposed.

The owner of 4954 Duffield Street is seeking a variance to legalize a gazebo already built in the back yard.  It exceeds size limits presently allowable.  The vote was to support the application.

An application to open a multi service business including check cashing services at 5103 Duffield Street was opposed by 5 neighbors in attendance.  At present the building houses a beauty salon.  Neighbors feel the presence of a check cashing facility would make it a target for robbery in a residential area.

The NAC will forward the results of the voting to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  The ZBA is not obligated to follow the NAC recommendations.

The next NAC zoning meeting will be held at the Second Baptist Church at 1801 Meadow Street on April 14th at 7 PM.

 

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Community Zoning Meeting March 10th

Join us and Vote on what happens in your neighborhood!

Second Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Property Address: 5451 Oakland Street, Property owner is requesting a variance to have a check cashing establishment.

5451 Oakland Street

5451 Oakland Street

Property Address: 5103 Duffield Street, Property owner is seeking a variance to change a family daycare to a group daycare.

Property Address: 4954 Duffield Street, Property owner is seeking a variance to install a gazebo in the back yard.

Property Address: 1845 Wakeling Street, Property owner is seeking a variance to have a car sales and rental establishment.

1845 Wakeling Street from Google maps

1845 Wakeling Street from Google maps

Property Address: 1303 Wakeling Street, Property owner is seeking a variance to legalize a concrete and metal fence.

1303 Wakeling Street

1303 Wakeling Street

Approval Process: Determined by Community Vote

Eligible Voters: Community and Neighborhood Residents

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The Frankford NAC RCO is Recruiting Zoning Board Members

What is the purpose of a zoning committee? 
The zoning committee’s purpose is to facilitate a public forum for the discussion and review of zoning variance requests through community votes for all applications occurring within the Frankford NAC Service Area, and to convey the community vote at the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) hearings for variance request. The zoning committee is a neutral body that conveys information about zoning within the boundaries to the community, and gives a voice to the residents concerns and hopes for the neighborhood and its development.
Who is eligible? 
The zoning committee is open to all interested residents within the boundaries and who are willing and able to devote time to the process. Members are expected to attend Community Zoning meetings regularly, and to participate in the execution of those meetings. The zoning committee may host occasional community meetings to educate residents about the zoning process, bring in relevant guest speakers, and discuss community concerns around zoning issues.
If you are interested in serving on the zoning committee, contact
Christine De Jesus, NAC Coordinator at (215)743-6580 or cdejesus.fcdc@gmail.com

 

* The NAC is funded and supported by the Office of Housing and Community Development