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Frankford NAC Approves Dyre, Bridge and Orthodox

At the Frankford NAC zoning meeting on November 8th, the group approved 3 applications and continued two.

1713 Dyre Street –  PERMIT TO CONVERT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING TO A SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE – Legalization of a rooming house.- Approved 

2008 Orthodox Street – PERMIT FOR FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE – Approved for three family dwelling, not four.

2001 Bridge Street – PERMIT FOR USE AS PERSONAL SERVICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT WITH MULTI-FAMILY (FOUR (4) DWELLING) HOUSEHOLD LIVING UNITS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION – Approved

4101-07 Paul Street – PERMIT FOR THE EXTENSION OF A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING FROM 1ST FLOOR TO 2ND FLOOR AND RETAIL SALE OF MALT BEVERAGES IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE –  Continued. Owners and residents decided to go back and find a volume level that would be suitable for both the owner and residents.

4500-14 Frankford Avenue – SPECIAL EXCEPTION/PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE(1) LOT “PARCEL A” FROM FIVE(5) OPA ACCOUNTS ( 4500 FRANKFORD AVE,4502 FRANKFORD AVE, 4506 FRANKFORD AVE, 4510 FRANKFORD AVE AND 4510R FRANKFORD AVE) AS FOLLOWS: “PARCEL A”: APPLICATION IS FOR THE ERECTION OF THIRD STORY ADDITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH PILOTHOUSE FOR THE EXTENSION OF EXISTING GROUP PRACTITIONER TO the THIRD FLOOR AT BUILDING # A AND EXTENSION OF GROUP PRACTITION AT CELLAR AND EXISTING GROUP PRACTITIONER AT FIRST FLOOR IN BUILDING# B. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION – continued till December

The next Frankford NAC zoning meeting will be held on December 13th at 7 PM at the Second Baptist Church, 1810 Meadow Street.

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Coming Up at the Frankford NAC Zoning Meeting

The Frankford NAC zoning meeting will be held on November 8th at 630 PM at Second Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street.

The following properties are up for review:

1713 Dyre Street – PERMIT TO CONVERT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING TO A SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE – Legalization of a rooming house. (Stephanie Scully’s property)

1713 Dyre Street

2001 Bridge Street – PERMIT FOR USE AS PERSONAL SERVICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT WITH MULTI-FAMILY (FOUR (4) DWELLING) HOUSEHOLD LIVING UNITS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION – Application for personal service on the first floor with a four family dwelling.

2001 Bridge Street

2008 Orthodox Street – PERMIT FOR FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. – Application for a four-family dwelling

2008 Orthodox Street

4101-07 Paul Street – PERMIT FOR THE EXTENSION OF A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING FROM 1ST FLOOR TO 2ND FLOOR AND RETAIL SALE OF MALT BEVERAGES IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE – continued from last month

4101-07 Paul Street

4500-14 Frankford Avenue – (Clinic on Frankford) – SPECIAL EXCEPTION/PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE(1) LOT “PARCEL A” FROM FIVE(5) OPA ACCOUNTS ( 4500 FRANKFORD AVE,4502 FRANKFORD AVE, 4506 FRANKFORD AVE, 4510 FRANKFORD AVE AND 4510R FRANKFORD AVE) AS FOLLOWS: “PARCEL A”: APPLICATION IS FOR THE ERECTION OF THIRD STORY ADDITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH PILOTHOUSE FOR THE EXTENSION OF EXISTING GROUP PRACTITIONER TO the THIRD FLOOR AT BUILDING # A AND EXTENSION OF GROUP PRACTITION AT CELLAR AND EXISTING GROUP PRACTITIONER AT FIRST FLOOR IN BUILDING# B. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION. – Application to erect a third story addition and pilot house. Combined lot lines into one OPA account. Extra space will be used for the expansion for mental health services, general practitioner services.

4500-14 Frankford Avenue

Those attending the meeting must have proof of residence to vote.

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Neighbors Oppose 1369 Sellers Street Plan

At the Frankford NAC zoning meeting on September 11th, there were four cases on the agenda.

1369 Sellers Street- House of W.I.N. – PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A GROUP LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN PER APPLICATION/PLAN. – The application was overwhelmingly opposed by those eligible to vote.

1369 Sellers Street

4900 & 5000 Frankford Avenue- Aria/Jefferson signage change to reflect the new name of Hospital (Thomas Jefferson) – non-opposition

4900 Frankford Avenue

4314 Tackawanna Street – Globe Dye Works owner has this building. Zoned ICMX. They have a print shop, window, and furniture restoration at the location. The application was refused because of the existing apartments above it. – Approved
2154-72 Bridge Street- (Chateau)  Address changed from 5131 Tulip to Bridge Street. – Approved

2154-72 Bridge Street

The next meeting of the Frankford NAC zoning group will be held on Tuesday, October 9th at 7 PM at the Second Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street.
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Frankford NAC Zoning Group Meets August 9th

The Frankford NAC zoning meeting will be held at 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street at 630 PM on August 9th.

There are 2 cases scheduled so far:

1369 Sellers– PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A GROUP LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN PER APPLICATION/PLAN. – House of W.I.N. continued from last month. Need mechanical drawings for review.

1369 Sellers Street

1546 Church Street – PERMIT FOR A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE – Legalization of a duplex.

1546 Church Street

You must be a local resident and have ID to vote on a case.

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Frankford NAC Zoning Board

The Frankford NAC Zoning group met on July 12 to discuss 3 cases.

1369 Sellers Street– “House of W.I.N.”. PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A GROUP LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN PER APPLICATION/PLAN. – There are seeking a special variance to put a rear addition on the back of the property and using it for group living.  The board carefully went over their plans and made some suggestions.  The applicant will modify the plans and return to the NAC at a future meeting.  

1369 Sellers Street

4341 East Wingohocking Street– SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR A SOCIAL CLUB TO INCLUDE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT MAXIMUM FORTY-NINE (49) PEOPLE (ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT) (NO ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED IN 14-603 (13) OF PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE) ON 1ST FLOOR WITH EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. – Variance for a social club to include live entertainment maximum of 49 people. They have an active permit for a social club/ hookah lounge.  The applicant has withdrawn the application.

4341 East Wingohocking Street

5520 Harbison Avenue – PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE; FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE(1) ACCESSORY FREE-STANDING MECHANICAL MOTION SIGN ( AREA OF SIGN 28.8 SF)( FOR THE TENANT ONLY) ( HARBISON AVE FRONTAGE); FOR THE CREATION OF THIRTY-FOUR(34) ACCESSORY SURFACE PARKING SPACES INCLUDING WITH TWO(2) ACCESSIBLE SPACES ALL ACCESSORY TO EXISTING BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AND SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION. This is the former ST. Bart’s School Convent building.   There was no community opposition to the application.

The next meeting of the Frankford NAC Zoning group will be held on August 9th at 7 PM at a location to be announced.