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Variance Request: 3513 Ainslie Street Attached Single Family to Two-Family

Applicant is requesting a variance to change their three story attached single family dwelling to a two family dwelling.  Zoning Denial here.

Resulting Vote is:
 – 66% (25 votes) SUPPORT REQUEST FOR VARIANCE.
– 34% (13 votes) DECLINE SUPPORT OF VARIANCE.

Variance Request: 3232 Henry Avenue (“EPPI” site) into senior housing (and dog park)

The owner, New Courtland Elder Services, is seeking a variance to convert this site into senior housing, along with community oriented gardens and dog park.  Their refusal can be found here . Here are renderings and site plans.

Resulting Vote is:
 – 100% (38 votes) SUPPORT REQUEST FOR VARIANCE.
– 0% (0 votes) DECLINE SUPPORT OF VARIANCE.

How Development & EFDC Joint Project Parking Lot
How Properties & EFDC request a variance to allow a public-private parking lot partnership at 4422-24 Ridge Avenue.
See Plan Here
We reviewed information as provided by Gina Snyder of East Falls Development Corporation (EFDC).
Resulting Vote is:
 – 93.3% (42 votes) SUPPORT REQUEST FOR VARIANCE.
– 6.7% (3 votes) DECLINE SUPPORT OF VARIANCE.
As a result, East Falls Forward will be recommending approval of the variance.
U-Haul Proposal
U-Haul requests a variance due to changes in zoning at 2801 West Hunting Park Avenue.
Their description:
“Over the past year, U-Haul has completed substantial repairs to the former Tastycake Building. A portion of the first floor has been approved for a customer service area, retail sale of moving supplies and accessory office. Now, U-Haul proposes to use the fourth floor and sixth floors for self-storage units. The fourth floor will be heated; the sixth floor will be climate-controlled. An unexpected, recent change in the uses that are allowed in the CMX-3 Zoning District requires a variance for the proposed self-storage.”
We reviewed information as provided by Secretary Steve Fillmore.
Resulting Vote is:
 – 97.8% (44 votes) SUPPORT REQUEST FOR VARIANCE.
– 2.2% (1 vote) DECLINE SUPPORT OF VARIANCE.
As a result, East Falls Forward will be recommending approval of the variance.

The article in the following link details the Wissahickon Brewing Company’s Tasting Room plans: http://www.eastfallslocal.com/tasters-choice/
East Falls Forward recommends approval of the request for zoning variance for the tasting room, without restriction on the business. We will, as always, provide and stand by the results of the vote of our members.
Resulting Vote is:
 – 99.7% (362 votes) Yes, I approve of the request for variance for tasting room.
– 0.0% (0 votes) I Approve with Modifications.
– 0.3% (1 vote) No, I do not approve the request for variance.
As a result, East Falls Forward will be recommending approval of the variance without restriction.

Letter to Civic Board
Do we send the following letter to the Civic Board:
– 96% (26 votes): Yes, I vote this letter be sent.
– 4% (1 vote): No, I do not approve this letter be sent.
Suggestions are all around follow on actions we plan on taking as an RCO
We are pleased to share the results of the Philadelphia RCO (registered community organization) East Falls Forward’s vote and recommendation regarding 4442 Ridge Avenue. East Falls Forward, in a straight democratic vote of membership, voted as referenced above to acknowledge How Properties commitment to working with the community and garnering and adhering to feedback, including a meeting with and presentation to RCO East Falls Forward membership.
We are hopeful that the evolution of the design of the building will continue with additional feedback, and expect that How Properties will continue its good faith efforts to rally support through consistent and transparent communication with the East Falls RCOs Membership.
Thank you for your consideration and service.
 
Civic Design Review Board Application Link

Do you approve of Zoning Appeal #27634 for 4300 Ridge Ave, otherwise known temporarily as Ridge Flats?
– 98% (49 votes): Yes, I approve the request for variances.
– 2% (1 vote): No, I do not approve the request for variances.

1. Proposal to rezone St. Bridget’s to CMX-3 (currently RSA-5)
– 60% / 29 votes: Do NOT rezone St. Bridget’s. Keep RSA-5.
– 40% / 19 votes: Do rezone St. Bridget’s to CMX-3.
2. Proposal to rezone the undeveloped PHA/Pennrose property on Ridge to CMX-3 (currently RM-2)
– 83% / 40 votes: Do rezone the undeveloped PHA/Pennrose property on Ridge to CMX-3.
– 17: / 8 votes: Do NOT rezone the undeveloped PHA/Pennrose property on Ridge to CMX-3. Keep RM-2.
3. Proposal to rezone to 4142-52 Ridge to RM-1 (currently CMX-2.5)
– 77% / 37 votes: Do NOT rezone to 4142-52 Ridge to RM-1. Keep CMX-2.5.
– 23% / 11 votes: Do rezone to 4142-52 Ridge to RM-1.
4. PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY’s INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES PLAN
– 94% / 45 votes: Approve Philadelphia University’s Institutional Plan.
– 6% / 3 votes: Do NOT approve Philadelphia University’s Institutional Plan.