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Frankford NAC Rules on Multi Family

At the Frankford NAC zoning meeting on March 9th residents turned out to hear the proposal by the owner of 4200 Torresdale Avenue for signs, a set of stairs and an entrance ramp.  The address, under the previous ownership has been a source of trouble and residents were concerned about its future.  The new owner is going to use it as an auto body and repair shop for their used car lot at 4530 Torresdale Avenue.

Neighbors were concerned about parking which is always a problem on the blocks near Torresdale Avenue and sidewalks being blocked by car dealers.  The owner gave assurances that the location would only be used for repairs and it has capacity for storage of 30 vehicles inside.

Unfortunately, a vote on the case could not be held because the zoning notice was not displayed according to regulations.  The case will come up again at a future meeting for a vote.

Doctor Anthony Panossian presented the case for a special exception for a dental office at 4821 Frankford Avenue. The exception is needed because this will be a group dental practice.  The practice, ArtisanSmiles, will be a full service facility providing dental, dental surgery and orthodonture.  Anesthesia will also be available which many dental offices do not provide.  ArtisanSmiles has offices now in Clifton Heights and York PA.

One resident raised the issue of parking for clients coming to the facility.  Dr. Panossian said they are willing to look into available parking spaces in a nearby lot but his architect pointed out that it is not a requirement for buildings in this zoning area.  Most clients will be coming by public transportation.

One one resident was eligible to vote and the vote was a No.

5300 Marsden Street: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A CARPORT FOR ONE PARKING SPACE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION), ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.  The applicant was represented by a friend who made the case for moving his existing handicapped parking space from the front of his home to the side.  It was agreed to support the variance with that proviso.

1257 Pratt Street: PERMIT FOR INCREASE IN DWELLING FROM SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING TO FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.  The building has been a ground floor bar with 2 apartments above.  The owner wants to convert the bar into 2 apartments.  After much discussion, eligible residents voted unanimously to support the variance.

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

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Frankford NAC Meets Thursday on Four Cases

The Frankford NAC will meet on Thursday, March 9th at 7 PM at 2nd Baptist church.  There are four cases on the agenda.

4821 Frankford Avenue: PERMIT FOR A GROUP MEDICAL, DENTAL AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER WITHIN SPACE B OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE.

4200 Torresdale Avenue: 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 AE FLOOD ZONE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION. FOR USE AS PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WITH ACCESSORY SIGNAGE.

5300 Marsden Street: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A CARPORT FOR ONE PARKING SPACE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION), ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.

1257 Pratt Street: PERMIT FOR INCREASE IN DWELLING FROM SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING TO FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

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Representative Jason Dawkins Office Moves to the Daral

Representative Jason Dawkins and the staff have moved over to their new office in the Daral building at 4667 Paul Street.  That is on Paul right off Frankford Avenue.

I was over there yesterday and the new office is great.  There is more than enough room, finally, for people to do their work.  The building is still a construction site, so if you need to visit, call first to make sure it is safe to enter.  The numbers are (215) 744-7901,  (215) 744-7902 and  (215) 744-7903.

The Frankford CDC and NAC will be occupying the second floor of the building and they should be over there sometime next month.

 

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Community Opposes Another Torresdale Avenue Zoning App

4343 Torresdale Avenue

At the Frankford NAC Zoning meeting on January 12th, the applicant was seeking a: PERMIT FOR AUTO SPRAY BOOTH (VEHICLE PAINT FINISHING SHOP) AS PART OF AN EXISTING AUTO REPAIR SHOP WITH BODY AND FENDER WORK (PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE) WITH ACCESSORY OFFICE AND ACCESSORY PARKING FOR 13 VEHICLES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.

The applicant’s representative made the case to the residents attending and fielded questions about the business which was formerly DiCicco Auto Sales.  The residents concerns were more about parking and congestion in general from the auto related businesses on Torresdale Avenue.  The auto dealers park their cars on the sidewalks and block pedestrian traffic.  They also take up resident parking spaces on the side streets with excess inventory.

Residents have been complaining at civic meetings, to the police and elected officials and have found no help with the issue.

The vote was unanimous to deny the application.  Notice of the vote will be sent to the ZBA.

5300 Marsden Street

The applicant has applied for a variance to legalize an existing car port.  The zoning notice had not been displayed to the public on the property so a continuance was granted until that requirement is met.  They will return to the NAC at a future meeting.

Frankford Pause Park

Ellie Devyatkin, Frankford CDC Commercial Corridor Manager, updated the meeting on the progress of the Frankford Pause park which will be located on Paul Street right off Frankford Avenue.  Construction on the park has been delayed due to the construction bids coming in well above previous estimates.  The plan is now to do the park in stages with the first phase to be in ready for use this Summer.  Funding is in place for that part of the project.

The next meeting of the Frankford NAC zoning board will be held on February 9th at 7 PM at the Second Baptist Church at 1801 Meadow Street.

 

 

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Frankford NAC Zoning to Meet January 12th

Community Zoning Meeting
DATE: January 12, 2017 2nd Baptist Church
1801 Meadow Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19124
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join us and Vote On what happens in your neighborhood!

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

Time &Property: 5300 Marsden Street
Project Proposal: Applicant is seeking a variance to legalize a carport already built.

Approval Process: Determined by Community Vote

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