MEETINGS & RESULTS

629 Washington Avenue

Request: For the complete demolition of the existing structure and for the construction of an attached structure with roof deck at the 4th floor level. For use as a vacant basement and ground floor commercial space with two (2) dwelling units at the upper floors.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

Minimum Rear Yard Depth required 9’: Proposed 3’

Maximum Occupied Area Allowed 75% (587.3 Sq. Ft.): Proposed 89% (696 Sq.Ft.)

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1008 South 8th Street

Request: For use as a three-family dwelling.

One (1) Zoning Refusal:

Min. Lot Area Required for a 3-family dwelling: 1080 Sq. Ft. Proposed 768 Sq. Ft.

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644 Carpenter Street

Request: For the construction of a rear three-story addition with a third floor balcony and a front bay as part of an attached three-story structure.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum Rear Yard Depth required 9′: Proposed 8′
2. Minimum Open Area Required 25% (152 Sq. Ft.): Proposed 15% (93 Sq.Ft.)

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Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

710-720 Montrose Street

SW corner along Beulah Street St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church former Parish House­Mario Lanza Institute

3RD HEARING, REVISED PROPOSAL

Request: For a lot line adjustment (subdivision) to create seven (7) new lots (Parcels “A” through “G”) from one existing lot. The request includes maintaining the existing church upon its own lot (Parcel “G”) and for the complete demolition of the former parish house structure for the creation of six (6) potential single family dwelling lots (Parcels “A” through “F”) to face South Beulah Street.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

Open area

Parcel “A”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 924. 9 ft Parcel “B”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 897.8 ft Parcel “C”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 948. 7 ft Parcel “D”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 998.6 ft Parcel “E”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 971.8 ft Parcel “F”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 892.6 ft

Parcel “G”

Open area required 25%; proposed 20.3%

Side yard required 2-5’5″; proposed 2-2. 9′ /5′

BVNA Zoning Committee:   Continued

907 S. 9th Street

2ND HEARING, REVISED DESIGN

Request: For the erection of a 2-story addition above an existing 1-story structure. Uses include an existing vacant commercial space at the 1st floor and proposed two-family dwelling above.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum Rear Yard Depth required 9′: Proposed O’
2. Maximum Occupied Area Allowed 80%: Proposed 100%

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition (with dimensional conditions agreed by applicant)

Letter to ZBA

929 Hall Street

Request: For the demolition of the existing one-story rear portion of the structure and for the construction of a rear three-story addition with a roof deck at the third floor with an exterior spiral stairs to access a roof deck at the fourth floor roof top level.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum Rear Yard Depth required 7′: Proposed 3′-4″
2. Minimum Roof Deck Front Setback Required 5′: Proposed 0′

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918 Catharine Street

Request: For the addition of a roof deck and roof access structure (pilot house) above the 3rd floor level upon an existing 3-story single family dwelling.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum Roof Deck Setback required 5′ (From S. Hutchinson St): Proposed 0′
2. Max. Building Height Allowed 38′: Proposed 43′-2 3/4″ (Pilot House larger than allowed)

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition (with dimensional conditions agreed by applicant)

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

805-811 South Sheridan Street (2nd Hearing)

Request: For a lot line adjustment to create four (4) new lots from five (5) existing lots. For the erection of four (4) attached single family dwelling structures (parcels “G,H,J & K”), each with roof decks above the fourth floor level, accessed by 5th floors, and one with two (2) interior off-street garage parking spaces (parcel “J”) and all others with one (1) interior accessory off-street garage parking space (parcels “G,H & K”).

Eight (8) Zoning Refusals:

Open Area

• Parcel “G”: Open area required 348.41 sq ft; proposed 262 sq ft
• Parcel “H”: Open area required 335.11 sq ft; proposed 253 sq ft
• Parcel “J”: Open area required 242.15 sq ft; proposed 235 sq ft

Rear Yard Depth

• Parcel “K”: Minimum rear yard depth required 9 ft; proposed 8 ft -11 1/2 inches

Height

• Parcel “G”: Maximum height allowed 38 ft; proposed 48 ft
• Parcel “H”: Maximum height allowed 38 ft; proposed 48 ft
• Parcel “J”: Maximum height allowed 38 ft; proposed 48 ft
• Parcel “K”: Maximum height allowed 38 ft; proposed 48 ft

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

918 Catharine Street

Request: For the addition of a roof deck and roof access structure (pilot house) above the 3rd floor level upon an existing 3-story single family dwelling.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum Roof Deck Setback required 5′ (From S. Hutchinson St): Proposed 0′
2. Maximum Building Height Allowed 38′: Proposed 43′-2 3/4″ (Pilot House larger than allowed)

BVNA Zoning Committee: 

Letter to ZBA

907 S. 9th Street

Request: For the erection of a 2-story addition above an existing 1-story structure. Uses include an existing vacant commercial space at the 1st floor and proposed two-family dwelling above.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum Rear Yard Depth required 9′: Proposed 0′
2. Maximum Occupied Area Allowed 80%: Proposed 100%

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition (with dimensional conditions agreed by applicant)

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

729-733 Pemberton Street (NE Corner along Perth Street) 2nd Hearing

Request: For a lot adjustment to create six (6) lots from one (1) existing OPA account that includes multiple structures. For the demolition of the existing six-car garage structure situated along Perth Street.

Parcels “A” and “B”: Single-family household dwellings (729-731 Pemberton St).

Parcel “C”: Non-accessory parking garage for one (1) car (731 Pemberton St.)

Parcels “D”, “E” and “F”: For the erection of three (3) three-story attached single family dwelling structures (along Perth St.), each with rooftop decks accessed by a pilot houses.

One (1) Use Refusal: Proposed non-accessory parking is prohibited in this zoning district.

Nineteen (19) Zoning Refusals:

Parcel “A” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,440 sq ft; proposed 440.1 sq ft
• Open area required 25% of lot; proposed 16.5% of lot
• Lot width required 16 ft; proposed 10.3 ft

Parcel “B” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,440 sq ft; proposed 438.5 sq ft
• Open area required 25% of lot; proposed 15.1%
• Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 6.9 ft
• Lot width required 16 ft; proposed 10.3 ft

Parcel “C” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,440 sq ft; proposed 527.3 sq ft
• Open area required 20% of lot; proposed 0%
• Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 6.9 ft
• Lot width required 16 ft; proposed 12.5 ft

Parcel “D” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,440 sq ft; proposed 768.6 sq ft
• Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 0 ft

Parcel “E” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,440 sq ft; proposed 661.9 sq ft
• Open area required 25% of lot; proposed 17%
• Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 2.2 ft

Parcel “F” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,440 sq ft; proposed 661.5 sq ft
• Open area required 25% of lot; proposed 23.3%
• Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 2.5 ft

805-811 South Sheridan Street

Request: For a lot line adjustment to create four (4) new lots from five (5) existing lots. For the erection of four (4) attached single family dwelling structures (parcels “G,H,J & K”), each with roof decks above the fourth floor level, accessed by 5th floors, and one with two (2) interior off-street garage parking spaces (parcel “J”) and all others with one (1) interior accessory off-street garage parking space (parcels “G,H & K”).

Eight (8) Zoning Refusals:

Open Area

• Parcel “G”: Open area required 348.41 sq ft; proposed 262 sq ft
• Parcel “H”: Open area required 335.11 sq ft; proposed 253 sq ft
• Parcel “J”: Open area required 242.15 sq ft; proposed 235 sq ft

Rear Yard Depth

• Parcel “K”: Minimum rear yard depth required 9 ft; proposed 8 ft -11 1/2 inches

Height

• Parcel “G”: Maximum height allowed 38 ft; proposed 48 ft
• Parcel “H”: Maximum height allowed 38 ft; proposed 48 ft
• Parcel “J”: Maximum height allowed 38 ft; proposed 48 ft
• Parcel “K”: Maximum height allowed 38 ft; proposed 48 ft

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

907 S. Schell Street

Request: For the erection of a 3-story rear addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure (pilot house) upon an existing attached single family dwelling.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum Rear Yard Depth

Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 0’

2. Minimum Rear Setback of pilot house from rear property line

Setback required 5 ft; proposed 0’

BVNA Zoning Committee: 

Letter to ZBA

1008 Christian Street (Amend Existing Granted Zoning Permit)

Request: For an administrative review seeking approval to amend an existing zoning permit heard by BVNA in November 2017 and granted by the ZBA October 2017. To erect a 2nd story rear addition with roof deck upon an existing 1-story rear structure to an existing 3-story single family dwelling.

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

letter

710-720 Montrose Street, SW corner along Beulah Street St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church former Rectory & Mario Lanza Institute – 2nd Hearing

Request: For a lot line adjustment to create seven (7) new lots (Parcels “A” through “G”) from one existing lot. The request includes the complete demolition of the former church rectory structure and the erection of seven (7) attached single family dwelling structures, each with roof decks above fourth floor level, and each with one interior accessory off street parking garage space.

Two (2) Use Refusals:

1. Off-street parking shall not be provided for any one-family or two-family dwelling use located in the residential parking control area.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Zoning Code, accessory parking for any single-family, two-family or multi-family use in an attached or semi-detached building in the RSA-5 zoning district shall be prohibited unless it can be accessed from a shared driveway, alley or rear street.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Open area

• Parcel “A”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 924.9 ft
• Parcel “B”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 897.8 ft
• Parcel “C”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 948.7 ft
• Parcel “D”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 998.6 ft
• Parcel “E”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 971.8 ft
• Parcel “F”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 892.6 ft

2. Parcel “G”

• Open area required 25%; proposed 20.3%
• Side yard required 2-5’5”; proposed 2-2.9’/5’

907 Salter Street

Request: To use existing structure for single-family household dwelling.

One (1) Use Refusal: Currently zoned CMX-2 building must contain a use other than only residential.

Three (3) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum roof deck access pilot house setback 5’; proposed 0’.
2. Maximum lot coverage allowed: 75% (331 sq. ft.); proposed 81% (361 sq. ft.)
3. Minimum rear yard depth required: 9’; proposed 5’.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

739-741 Carpenter Street

Request: For the erection of a 4-story single family dwelling (proposed height not to exceed 44 ft) with accessory roof decks over rear one-story portion, rear two story portion and over third story portion (with five foot front setback), and with four (4) accessory off-street interior parking spaces.

One (1) Use Refusal: The proposed use, off street parking (with street front access) is prohibited in this zoning district.

One (1) Zoning Refusal: Maximum height allowed: 38 ft.; maximum height proposed: 44 ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

1051 Washington Aveue – NE Corner at CVS Pharmacy

Request: For the erection of one (1) freestanding sign accessory to an existing retail sales of sundries, pharmaceuticals and convenience items, prepackaged foods with twenty eight (28) accessory parking spaces, one (1) accessible space and one (1) van accessible space.

Two (2) Use Refusals:

1. Sign area allowed 100 sq ft (total); proposed 178.58 sq ft (four faces)
2. Maximum height allowed 20 ft 0 in; proposed 24 ft 0 in.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

729-733 Pemberton Street (NE Corner along Perth Street)

Request: For a lot adjustment to create six (6) lots from one (1) existing OPA account that includes multiple structures. For the demolition of the existing six-car garage structure situated along Perth Street.

Parcels “A” and “B”: Single-family household dwellings (729-731 Pemberton St).

Parcel “C”: Non-accessory parking garage for one (1) car (731 Pemberton St.)

Parcels “D”, “E” and “F”: For the erection of three (3) three-story attached single family dwelling structures (along Perth St.), each with rooftop decks accessed by a pilot houses.

One (1) Use Refusal: Proposed non-accessory parking is prohibited in this zoning district.

Nineteen (19) Zoning Refusals:

Parcel “A” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,440 sq ft; proposed 440.1 sq ft
• Open area required 25% of lot; proposed 16.5% of lot
• Lot width required 16 ft; proposed 10.3 ft

Parcel “B” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,440 sq ft; proposed 438.5 sq ft
• Open area required 25% of lot; proposed 15.1%
• Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 6.9 ft
• Lot width required 16 ft; proposed 10.3 ft

Parcel “C” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,440 sq ft; proposed 527.3 sq ft
• Open area required 20% of lot; proposed 0%
• Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 6.9 ft
• Lot width required 16 ft; proposed 12.5 ft

Parcel “D” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,440 sq ft; proposed 768.6 sq ft
• Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 0 ft

Parcel “E” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,440 sq ft; proposed 661.9 sq ft
• Open area required 25% of lot; proposed 17%
• Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 2.2 ft

Parcel “F” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,440 sq ft; proposed 661.5 sq ft
• Open area required 25% of lot; proposed 23.3%
• Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 2.5 ft

710-720 Montrose Street, SW corner along Beulah Street

St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church former Rectory & Mario Lanza Institute

Request: For a lot line adjustment to create seven (7) new lots (Parcels “A” through “G”) from one existing lot. The request includes the complete demolition of the former church rectory structure and the erection of seven (7) attached single family dwelling structures, each with roof decks above fourth floor level, and each with one interior accessory off street parking garage space.

Two (2) Use Refusals:

• Off-street parking shall not be provided for any one-family or two-family dwelling use located in the residential parking control area.
• Notwithstanding the provisions of this Zoning Code, accessory parking for any single-family, two-family or multi-family use in an attached or semi-detached building in the RSA-5 zoning district shall be prohibited unless it can be accessed from a shared driveway, alley or rear street.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Open area

• Parcel “A”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 924.9 ft
• Parcel “B”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 897.8 ft
• Parcel “C”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 948.7 ft
• Parcel “D”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 998.6 ft
• Parcel “E”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 971.8 ft
• Parcel “F”: Lot area required 1,080 ft; proposed 892.6 ft

2. Parcel “G”

• Open area required 25%; proposed 20.3%
• Side yard required 2-5’5”; proposed 2-2.9’/5

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

755-761 South Mildred Street

Request: For the lot adjustment to create three (3) parcels “Parcels A, B and C” from two (2) OPA accounts, which are 755 and 757-761 S Mildred Street.

• Parcel “A”: For the erection of an attached structure (38’ high), roof deck accessed by a pilot house for a single family dwelling.
• Parcel “B”: For the erection of an attached structure (38’ high), roof deck accessed by a pilot house for a single family dwelling.
• Parcel “C”: For the erection of an attached structure (38’ high), roof deck accessed by a pilot house for a single family dwelling.

Six (6) Refusals:

• Parcel “A” refusals: Lot area required 1,080 sq ft; proposed 842.4 sq. ft. Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 4 ft.
• Parcel “B” refusals: Lot area required 1,080 sq ft; proposed 921.14 sq ft. Open Area required 25% of lot; proposed 24.75% (227.95 sq ft).
• Parcel “C” refusals: Lot area required 1,080 sq ft; proposed 921.14 sq ft. Open area required 25% of lot; proposed 24.75% (227.95 sq ft).

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

911-913 Catharine Street

Request: For the unity of three (3) existing lots 911 Catharine St, 913 Catharine St, and 734 Percy Street) for the erection of an attached structure with pilot house for roof access and semi-attached accessory structure for use as a single-family household living with roof deck above third floor and one (1) interior off street parking space located within accessory structure.

Four (4) Zoning Refusals:

1. Off-street parking shall not be provided for one-family use in the residential parking control area.
2. Maximum height allowed for private residence garages with flat roofs is 10 ft. Proposed is 12 ft.
3. Minimum setback for private resident garage is 3 ft. Proposed is 0 ft.
4. Private residence garage shall be setback minimum 18 ft from edge of sidewalk. Proposed setback 0 ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

812 S 10th Street

Request: A surface parking space in the rear yard, erection of a wood framed deck in the rear yard, and the erection of fences at rear and side lot lines accessory to an existing three-story attached single-family dwelling.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Maximum height of fence at side lot line: Required 6ft, Proposed 8 ft.
2. Maximum height of fence at side lot line: Required 6ft, Proposed 9 ft 5 in.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

829-831 S Mildred Street

Request: For the complete demolition of existing structures and for the erection of an attached structure with rear deck. For use as a two-family household dwelling.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Decks are permitted if constructed such that the floor level of the deck is at or below the floor level of the first story (fully above grade) whereas proposed deck is constructed at the 2nd floor level therefore is prohibited in the rear yard.
2. Decks must be constructed with all vertical support elements located a minimum of 18 in from all lot lines. This does not occur, and so is prohibited in the rear yard.

One (1) Use Refusal: The proposed use of a two-family household living space is prohibited in this RSA-5 zoning district.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

755, 757-761 S. Mildred Street

Request: For the lot adjustment to create three (3) parcels: Parcels “A”, “B” and “C”, from two (2) OPA accounts, which are 755 and 757-761 S Mildred Street.

• Parcel “A”: For the erection of an attached structure (38’ high), roof deck accessed by a pilot house for a single family dwelling.
• Parcel “B”: For the erection of an attached structure (38’ high), roof deck accessed by a pilot house for a single family dwelling.
• Parcel “C”: For the erection of an attached structure (38’ high), roof deck accessed by a pilot house for a single family dwelling.

Six (6) Refusals:

Parcel “A” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,080 sq ft; proposed 680 sq ft
• Rear yard depth required 7 ft; proposed 4 ft

Parcel “B” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,080 sq ft; proposed 921.14 sq ft
• Open Area required 25% of lot; proposed 24.75% (227.95 sq ft)

Parcel “C” refusals:

• Lot area required 1,080 sq ft; proposed 921.14 sq ft
• Open area required 25% of lot; proposed 24.75% (227.95 sq ft)

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed (Continuance Requested)

Letter to ZBA

754 S Darien Street (NW Corner at Lincoln Ave.) Second Hearing

Request: For the complete demolition of all structures on the lot and for the erection of an attached (3) three-story structure for use as a single-family dwelling, with a rooftop deck accessed by a pilot house.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals: The proposed use, multi-family household living, is expressly prohibited in this single family RSA-5 zoning district.

1. Minimum rear yard depth: Required 9ft, Proposed 0 ft
2. Minimum open area: Required 25% (195.745 sq ft), Proposed 13.7% (107.89 sq ft)

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

1029 S. 7th Street

Request: For the erection of a (3) three-story rear addition to an existing attached structure with a roof-top deck accessed by a pilot house; for use as a (4) four unit multi-family dwelling.

One (1) Use Refusal: The proposed use, multi-family household living, is expressly prohibited in this single family RSA-5 zoning district.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

754 S Darien Street (NW Corner at Lincoln Ave.)

Request: For the complete demolition of all structures on the lot and for the erection of an attached (3) three-story structure for use as a single-family dwelling, with a rooftop deck accessed by a pilot house.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum rear yard depth: Required 9ft, Proposed 0 ft
2. Minimum open area: Required 25% (195.745 sq ft), Proposed 13.7% (107.89 sq ft)

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

619 S 11th Street

Request: For the construction of a fourth-story addition to an existing attached (3) three-story structure. Proposal to include a rooftop deck and rear addition to the house to contain a new stairwell to the proposed fourth story sunroom.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Maximum height: Allowed 38 ft, Proposed 44 ft
2. Minimum open area: Required 25% (168.6 sq ft), Proposed 21% (141.2 sq ft)

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

749 S. 8th Street

Request: Application is for a proposed first floor art gallery, for assembly and entertainment for less than 50 people, with a single family dwelling above in and existing three-story structure.

One (1) Use Refusal: The proposed use, assembly and entertainment, is prohibited in this zoning district.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

724 Fulton Street

Request: To add a new third-story with a 4th floor level roof deck and pilot house to an an existing two-story attached masonry structure.

Three (3) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum front setback: Required 8 ft. Proposed 0 ft.
2. Minimum open area: Required 25% (187.5 sq. ft.) Proposed 22.2% (166.8 sq. ft.)
3. Rear yard min. depth: Required 9 ft. Proposed 5 ft 8-7/8 in.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

747 S. 7th Street

Request: For the erection of a new four-story structure with cellar and fifth floor level roof deck and pilot house. Proposed single-family household living to have one (1) accessory interior off-street parking space, to be accessed from South Sheridan Street.

One (1) Use Refusal: The proposed interior off-street accessory parking is expressly prohibited unless it can be accessed from a shared driveway or rear alley.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

709-715 S Percy Street

Request: Lot adjustment to create one (1) lot, Parcel “A”, from three (3) existing lots of 709, 711 and 713 S Percy Street. For the erection of a semi-detached building with roof deck, roof deck access structure, for single family household living with one (1) interior accessory parking space.

One (1) Use Refusal: Off street parking is not permitted in the CTR residential parking control area overlay.

One (1) Zoning Refusal: Minimum side yard width. Required: 5 ft. Proposed 0 ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Did not reach agreement on the application

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, August 7, 2018, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

The Bella Vista Neighbors Association zoning committee will meet to consider a request for variances for new residential construction and garages on the Christian Street Baptist Church site, 1020-1024 Christian Street. Note: A ZBA hearing on the request is set for Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m. at 1515 Arch St., 18th floor. full details

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

912 South Schell St

Request: Application for the erection of a new 3-story attached (not to exceed 38-‘0″ in height) single family dwelling upon a vacant lot, with a cellar, and a rooftop deck accessed by a pilothouse (not to exceed 90 sq feet).

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum Open Area. Required 25%, 89.25 sq ft, Proposed 0%, 0 sq ft.
2. Minimum Rear Yard Depth. Required 9 feet. Proposed 0 feet.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

914 South Schell St

Request: Application for the erection of a new 3-story attached (not to exceed 38-‘0″ in height) single family dwelling upon a vacant lot, with a cellar, and a rooftop deck accessed by a pilothouse (not to exceed 90 sq feet).

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum Open Area. Required 25%, 89.25 sq ft, Proposed 0%, 0 sq ft.
2. Minimum Rear Yard Depth. Required 9 feet. Proposed 0 feet.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

617-619 South Delhi St

Request: For a lot adjustment to create one lot from two existing lots (617 and 619 S. Delhi Street). For the demolition of an existing dwelling structure (617). For the erection of a new 3-story single family dwelling structure to include a rooftop deck to be accessed from a 4th floor pilot house (to enclose stairs and elevator only).

Three (3) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum Open Area. Required 25%. Proposed 8.5%.
2. Minimum Depth. Required 9 feet. Proposed 0 feet.
3. Maximum Height. Allowed 38 feet. Proposed 48 feet.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

1020-1024 Christian Street (Baptist Church Site)

Request: For the complete demolition of all existing church structures and for the erection of two (2) separate attached structures, known as “Building A” and “Building B”, to contain a total of eight (8) four-story dwellings, and with 5th floor level roof decks to be accessed by five (5) pilot house structures.

Building A includes three (3) dwellings fronting Christian Street, and building B includes five (5) dwellings facing Salter Street. The request includes eight (8) interior off street parking garage spaces. All dwellings to be accessed by an internal shared driveway opening to Salter Street.

Three (3) Zoning Refusals:

1. Height. Allowed: 38 feet. Proposed: 48 feet.
2. Rear Yard Depth. Required: 9 feet. Proposed: 0 feet.
3. Principal Structure. Allowed: 1 structure.  Proposed: 2 structures.

One (1) Use Refusal: The proposed use as Multi Family Household Living with eight (8) units is prohibited in the RSA-5 single-family Zoning District.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

1001 E. Passyunk Ave.

Request: For use as a sit down restaurant on the ground floor of an existing structure (situated upon 2 lots) in the same building with two (2) pre-existing dwelling units.

One Use Refusal: The pre-existing 2 lots have a split zoning classification. The RM-1 residential district designated lot exceeds 20% of the parcel. Therefore, the provisions of the RM-1 district apply to the entire lot. The proposed use, a sit-down restaurant, is prohibited in the RM-1 zoning district.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

630-638 Christian St. (Corner at 7th St.)

Request: Total of seven (7) proposed dwelling units containing a total of ten (10) accessory parking garage spaces. Structures to be 42′ high and have 3rd & 4th floor roof decks (as applicable) and 5th floor rooftop decks with access provided by “pilot houses.”

For a lot adjustment to create one (1) lot from three (3) adjoining lots that include 630-632, 634, and 636-638 Christian St. For the erection of two separate attached multi-family structures known as Building A and Building B to be accessed by a shared driveway on Christian Street.

Building A (636-638 Christian St.): Multi-family household living with three (3) dwelling units. Each to contain 2-car accessory parking garages accessed by a shared driveway.

Building B (630-632 Christian St.): Multi-family household living with four (4) dwelling units. Each to contain 1-car accessory parking garages access by a shared driveway.

Three (3) Zoning Refusals:

1. Rear Yard Depth: Required – 9 feet Proposed – 0 feet
2. Rear Yard Area: Required – 144 sq. ft. Proposed – 0 sq. ft.
3. Allowable Height Maximum – 38 feet Proposed 42 feet.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, February 6, 2018, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

800 Fitzwater Street – Guppy’s Good Times

Request: Guppy’s intends to apply for “Sidewalk Cafe” permit and provide outdoor service.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

1001 E Passyunk Ave

Request: For use as a sit-down restaurant on the ground floor of an existing structure (situated upon 2 lots) in the same building with two (2) pre-existing dwelling units.

One (1) Use Refusal:

The pre-existing 2 lots have a split zoning classification. The RM-1 residential district designated lot exceeds 20% of the parcel. Therefore 1 the provisions of the RM-1 district apply to the entire lot. The proposed use, a sit-down restaurant, is prohibited in the RM-1 zoning district.

700 S 7th Street (formerly Big Eyes Sushi)

Request: For the complete demolition of an existing 1-story structure and for the erection of a new 4-story attached structure (maximum height not to exceed 38 feet) with roof deck on the second floor level accessed through second floor. To use as a vacant commercial space on the first floor with two (2) dwelling units on the second through fourth floors.

One (1) Use Refusal:

1. Roof deck front setback. Required: 5 feet. Proposed O feet.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Maximum occupied area allowed: 80%. Proposed 100%.
2. Minimum rear yard required: 9 feet. Proposed O feet.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Conditional/Partial Non-Opposition (With deck setback as determined by ZBA)

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

1008 Christian St. (through to Salter St.)

Request: For a lot adjustment to create two (2) lots, shown as Parcels “A” and “B”, from one existing lot; with one dwelling to front Christian St. and the other to front Salter St.

On Parcel A: For the erection of a roof deck on top of the two-story rear portion of an existing attached building to be accessed from a door on the third floor. For use as a single-family household.

On Parcel B: For the erection of an attached 3-story building to include a roof deck at the 4th floor level accessed from a pilothouse. For use as a single-family household.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum lot area required Parcel “A” 1,440 sq ft. Proposed 870 sq ft. Minimum lot area required Parcel “B” 1,440 sq ft. Proposed 787 sq ft.
2. Minimum open area (% of lot) required for Parcel A: 35%. Proposed 20%.

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

604-606 S 9th Street (former Via Bicycle location)

Request: For the lot adjustment to create one (1) lot (“Parcel A” on plans) from two (2) existing lots. For the erection of an addition with a roof deck accessed from the fourth floor, to an existing attached structure. For use as two (2) vacant commercial spaces on the first floor, with ten (10) dwelling units above, with one (1) accessory garage parking space. No signs on this permit.

One (1) Use Refusal: Accessory parking is prohibited.

One (1) Zoning Refusals: Maximum height allowed 38 ft, proposed 50’1”.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

773 S 11th Street

Request: Application for the partial demolition of existing structure at rear, and for the erection of a second and third floor rear addition and a deck at second floor. Application includes a vacant commercial space on the first floor with two (2) family households from second through third floor.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Open area. Required: 20% of lot. Proposed: 0% of lot.
2. Rear yard depth. Required 9 ft. Proposed 0 ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition with Conditions

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted with provisos

610 S 7th Street

Request: Construction of a third story addition to existing two story attached structure.

One (1) Zoning Refusal: Rear wall does not meet a rear yard minimum depth requirement, so a vertical extension of that wall is an increase of that specific nonconformity and is not permitted. Minimum lot area required 1440 sq ft (proposed 879 sq ft), and rear yard minimum depth 9 ft required (proposed 0 ft).

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

800 S 10th Street

Request: For a lot adjustment to create two (2) lots from Parcel A and Parcel B.

• Parcel A: for use as a business and professional office on the 1st floor and multi-family household with three (3) dwelling units. No change to height or area of structure.
• Parcel B: for use as single family household living with three (3) accessory, interior parking spaces. No change in height or area of structure.

One (1) Use Refusal: Lot area for three (3) dwellings. Parcel A Required 1440 sq ft. Proposed 1235.1 sq ft.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Parcel A: Lot area Required 1440 sq ft. Proposed 1235.1 sq ft.
2. Parcel B: Lot area Required 1440 sq ft. Proposed 658.1 sq ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

920 League Street

Request: Partial demolition and reconstruction/enlargement of second floor, rear. New roof deck on roof of second floor, accessed from doorway on third floor. No pilot house.

One (1) Zoning Refusal: Where a rear wall does not meet a rear yard minimum depth requirement, a vertical extension of that wall is an increase of that specific nonconformity and is not permitted. Minimum rear yard depth 9 ft. Proposed 2 ft 9 ⅛ inches.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 4:00pm

Headhouse Shambles building, 200 Pine Street

830 South Street

Proposal: Seeking a use variance to create a residential dwelling unit in the basement.

Summary of Refusal: A maximum of three (3) dwelling units are permitted for lots that are 1,440 sqft – 1,919 sqft are permitted. The project proposes four (4) dwelling units for a lot that is 1,710 sqft.

South Street Headhouse District is serving as the Coordinating RCO, and affected Bella Vista neighbors are invited to this public hearing on April 25th at 4pm at the Headhouse Shambles building, 200 Pine Street.

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

730 S Hutchinson Street

Request: For the erection of an addition and pilot house to an existing attached structure. For use as a single-family dwelling with roof deck.

One (1) Zoning Refusal: Maximum building height Permitted 38’0”, Proposed 39’11”

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition with special concern to temporarily hold decision

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

705 Fulton Street

Request: For the erection of a front addition on third floor as part of an existing attached structure (Height 32.3 Ft). For use as a single-family dwelling.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals: For minimum rear yard depth above 12 feet of building height. Required: 9 feet. Proposed: 0 feet

1. Front setback required above the second story. Required 8 ft, Proposed 0 ft.
2. Min open area (% of lot). Required 225 sq ft (30%), Proposed 184 sq ft (24.5%).

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

923 S 8th Street

Request: Application for the proposed use as a three family dwelling in an existing attached structure, currently zoned RM-1 (multi-family).

One (1) Zoning Refusal: Minimum lot area required for three family dwelling, 1080 sq ft. Proposed 1034 sq ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

800 Delhi Street [2nd Hearing]

Request: For the erection of an addition to an existing, single-family household, with a roof deck above the second story and a roof deck above the third story.

One (1) Use Refusal: For minimum rear yard depth above 12 feet of building height. Required: 9 feet. Proposed: 0 feet

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition with subsequent design changes made to be honored by applicant

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted with provisos

623 Washington Avenue

Request: For the demolition of existing structure, and for the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck accessed by a pilot house, size and location as shown on plan/application. For use as a commercial space on the first floor and multi‐family (three dwellings) household living above; no signs on this permit.

Three (3) Zoning Refusals: For minimum rear yard depth above 12 feet of building height. Required: 9 feet. Proposed: 0 feet

1. Max occupied area. Allowable 75%, 540 Sq Ft. Proposed 88.89%, 640 Sq Ft.
2. Min rear yard depth. Required, 9 Ft. Proposed, 5 Ft.
3. Maximum height. Required, 38 Ft. Proposed, 49 Ft.

One (1) Use Refusal:

1. Minimum lot area for three (3) dwelling units. Required 1440 Sq Ft. Proposed, 720 Sq Ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition (concerns & conditions listed)

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted with provisos

824 S 8th Street ‐ location of Coeur Restaurant

Request: Applicants are seeking permission to sell “carry‐out” beer, amendment to existing Conditional Licensing Agreement for Liquor License.

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

800 Delhi Street

Request: For the erection of an addition to an existing, single-family household, with a roof deck above the second story and a roof deck above the third story.

One (1) Use Refusal: For minimum rear yard depth above 12 feet of building height. Required: 9 feet. Proposed: 0 feet

604-606 S 9th St

Unofficial Informal Presentation (Current Via Bicycle location)

Proposed: 17,000 square foot, multi-family apartment building with CMX-2 zoning.

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, November 1, 2016, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

824 South 8th Street

Request: Applicants are seeking permission to sell “carry-out” beer, amendment to existing Conditional Licensing Agreement for Liquor License.

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, August 9, 2016, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

618 South 8th Street

Request: For the use of three (3) single family apartment units within an existing attached structure. No changes in height or area of existing building.

One (1) Use Refusal:

1. Minimum lot area for 3 dwelling units: Proposed: 1016.17 Sq Ft. Required: 1080 Sq Ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

623 Washington Avenue SECOND HEARING

Request: For the erection of an attached structure with balconies located at the front of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor level, roof deck access structure, and roof deck above the 4th floor level. For use as a commercial space on the first floor and multi-family (three dwellings) household living above.

Two (2) Zoning Refusal:

1. Max occupied area. Allowable 80%, 540 Sq Ft. Proposed 88.88%, 640 Sq Ft.
2. Min rear yard depth. Required 9 Ft. Proposed 5 Ft.

Three (3) Use Refusal:

1. Maximum Dwelling Units. Allowable 2. Proposed 3.
2. Minimum Height of Balcony – 2nd floor level balcony. Required 10 ft. Proposed 8 ft, 8 inches.
3. The proposed balconies located at the front of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor level are prohibited in the CMX-2 zoning district.

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, July 5, 2016, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

1019 – 1021 South 8th Street

Request: The relocation of lot lines to create on (1) lot from two existing zoning lots. Further, for the proposed use of business and professional on the first floor and part of the second floor of 1019 S 8th Street, and three dwelling units total on partial second floor of 1019 S 8th Street and third floor of the existing structure.

One (1) Use Refusal:

1. The proposed use, business and professional office, is prohibited in this RM-1 zoning district.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted with provisos

623 Washington Avenue

Request: For the erection of an attached structure with balconies located at the front of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor level, roof deck access structure, and roof deck above the 4th floor level. For use as a commercial space on the first floor and multi-family (three dwellings) household living above.

Two (2) Zoning Refusal:

1. Max occupied area. Allowable 80%, 540 Sq Ft. Proposed 88.88%, 640 Sq Ft.
2. Min rear yard depth. Required 9 Ft. Proposed 5 Ft.

Three (3) Use Refusal:

1. Maximum Dwelling Units. Allowable 2. Proposed 3.
2. Minimum Height of Balcony – 2nd floor level balcony. Required 10 ft. Proposed 8 ft, 8 inches.
3. The proposed balconies located at the front of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor level are prohibited in the CMX-2 zoning district.

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

709 Fulton Street

Request: For the erection of a third floor addition to an existing attached two‐story single family home.

One (1) Zoning Refusal:

1. Minimum front setback. Required: 8’, Proposed 2’7”.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

711 Fulton Street

Request: For the erection of a third floor addition to an existing attached two‐story single family home.

One (1) Zoning Refusal:

1. Minimum front setback. Required: 8’, Proposed 2’7”.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

723 S 9th Street (through to Schell Street) THIRD HEARING

Request: For the complete demolition of both the existing dwelling fronting S. 9th Street and an existing garage structure fronting S. Schell Street. For the erection of an attached single family dwelling structure with roof decks at the fourth floor front and rear, third floor rear and second floor rear. For the creation of two (2) accessory interior off-street parking spaces accessed from Schell Street.

One (1) Use Refusal:

1. The proposed tandem mechanical off-street accessory parking is prohibited in the RSA-5 residential zoning district.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Maximum building height: Allowed 38 ft; Proposed 46 ft 9 inches.
2. Minimum open lot area: Required 30% (540 sq ft); Proposed 11.81% (212.63 sq ft).

816 S Mildred Street

Request: Application for the erection of a 3rd floor addition with third floor level roof deck, and for a 4th floor level pilot house to access a 4th floor level deck.

One (1) Use Refusal:

1. Minimum roof deck setback (at 3rd story level). Proposed: 0’0” Required: 5’0”

One (1) Zoning Refusal:

1. Minimum rear yard depth at level of construction. Proposed: 1’3.5” Required: 9’0”

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

723 S 9th Street (through to Schell Street) SECOND HEARING

Request: For the complete demolition of both the existing dwelling fronting S. 9th Street and an existing garage structure fronting S. Schell Street. For the erection of an attached single family dwelling structure with roof decks at the fourth floor front and rear, third floor rear and second floor rear. For the creation of two (2) accessory interior off-street parking spaces accessed from Schell Street.

One (1) Use Refusal:

1. The proposed tandem mechanical off-street accessory parking is prohibited in the RSA-5 residential zoning district.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Maximum building height: Allowed 38 ft; Proposed 46 ft 9 inches.
2. Minimum open lot area: Required 30% (540 sq ft); Proposed 11.81% (212.63 sq ft).

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposition (lot coverage)/Non-Opposition (structure/height)

Letter to ZBA

1023 Christian Street

Request: Application for an increase in number of dwelling units from a two (2) family dwelling to a three (3) family dwelling in an existing structure.

One (1) Use Refusal:

1. The proposed use, a multi-family dwelling, three (3) apartments is prohibited in this RSA-5 single family zoning district.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

840 Christian Street

Request: Application is for a dog daycare facility (animal service). No boarding or other services on first floor (840-842 Christian Street) with all other uses as previously approved in an existing structure.

One (1) Referral:

1. The proposed use, animal service, requires a special exception approval in this zoning district.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

607-611 Bainbridge Street

Request: Application for a lot adjustment to create one (1) lot from two (2) OPA tax accounts, and from one (1) deeded lot. At 611 Bainbridge Street, proposal to construct a two (2) story addition to an existing one (1) story structure to make one (1) 40 ft 9 ¼” high combined structure. Also, for the erection of a roof deck above the third floor accessed by a pilot house for a single family household living on second through fourth floors with existing art gallery at first floor.

One (1) Use Refusal:

1. Roof deck setback from extreme front of building; Required 5ft, Proposed 0 ft.

Three (3) Zoning Refusals:

1. Open area; Required 25% of lot (398.3 sq ft). Proposed 8.9% of lot (142.8 sq ft).
2. Rear yard depth; Required 9 ft. Proposed 0 ft.
3. Height of structure; Allowed 38 ft. Proposed 40 ft 9 ¼ inches.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted with provisions/revised plans

723 S 9th Street (through to Schell Street)

Request: For the complete demolition of both the existing dwelling fronting S. 9th Street and an existing garage structure fronting S. Schell Street. For the erection of an attached single family dwelling structure with roof decks at the fourth floor front and rear, third floor rear and second floor rear. For the creation of two (2) accessory interior off-street parking spaces accessed from Schell Street.

One (1) Use Refusal:

1. The proposed tandem mechanical off-street accessory parking is prohibited in the RSA-5 residential zoning district.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Maximum building height: Allowed 38 ft; Proposed 46 ft 9 inches.
2. Minimum open lot area: Required 30% (540 sq ft); Proposed 11.81% (212.63 sq ft)

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposition (lot coverage)/Non-Opposition (structure/height)

Letter to ZBA

939 S 10th Street (NE Corner at Carpenter Street) Second Hearing

Request: For the partial demolition of a wall and roof at the 1st floor rear yard and for the erection of a rear addition at the 2nd floor with a roof deck at 3rd floor level. Also, as part of the existing structure, for the erection of a 4th floor level pilot house and roof deck.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Rear yard minimum depth: Required 5’ 0”. Proposed 0’ 0”.
2. Open area (corner lot) minimum: Required 20%. Proposed 7% at 2nd floor, 14% at 1st and 3rd floors.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

906 Christian Street-Sidewalk Cafe Application for Al Zaytouna Restaurant

Request: Hearing to consider outdoor sidewalk seating. Plans to be provided at the meeting.

Details: Advisory letter to be issued to Councilman Squilla’s office.

BVNA Zoning Committee

Advisory Letter to Councilman Squilla

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, February 2, 2016, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

939 S 10th Street (NE Corner at Carpenter Street)

Request: For the partial demolition of a wall and roof at the 1st floor rear yard and for the erection of a rear addition at the 2nd floor with a roof deck at 3rd floor level. Also, as part of the existing structure, for the erection of a 4th floor level pilot house and roof deck.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Rear yard minimum depth: Required 5’ 0”. Proposed 0’ 0”.
2. Open area (corner lot) minimum: Required 20%. Proposed 7% at 2nd floor.

Existing open area (non-conforming) 20%, 14% at 1st and 3rd floors.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

601 Christian Street (2nd Meeting)

Revised Request: For the erection of a 4 story structure with 5th level deck and pilot house. Height proposal revised down to 45’. First floor for use as sit down restaurant and multi‐family household living with nine (9) units above on 2nd through 4th floors (revised down from 12 units). Roof deck accessory to residential units only. No signs or parking on this application.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Denied

805‐807 S Mildred Street

Request: For the erection of an addition to an existing attached structure. The addition to include a roof access above the 3rd floor to roof deck and pilot house at 4th floor level. For use as a single family home.

One (1) Refusal for Use:

• The roof access structure is not set back from the extreme front of the building. Requires 5 foot setback.

One (1) Refusal for Zoning:

• Height Proposed 47.5 ft. Allowable 38 ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

602 Fulton Street

Request: For the lot adjustment to create two (2) lots (Parcels “A” and “B”) from one (1) existing lot. For the complete demolition of all structures on Parcel “B”; for continued use as a single family home on attached structure on Parcel “A”. No change to height or area of structure on Parcel “A”.

Three (3) Zoning Refusals for Parcel “A”:

1. Minimum Lot Area: Proposed 740 sq ft. Required 1440 sq ft.
2. Minimum Open Area: Proposed 2.50%, 18.5 sq ft. Required 30%, 222 sq ft.
3. Minimum Rear Yard: Proposed 1.09 sq ft. Required 5 ft 1st floor, 9 ft above 1st fl.

One (1) Zoning Refusals for Parcel “B”:

1. Minimum Lot Area: Proposed 740 sq ft. Required 1440 sq ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

615 S 9th Street (2nd Meeting, Amended Application)

Request: Application for the legalization and use of off‐street parking space accessory to a single‐family dwelling in an existing attached structure, and legalization of rear 10’ high fence and gate.

One (1) Refusal for Use:

• The proposed use of surface parking in the required rear yard depth is not permitted in this residential district.

One (1) Refusal for Zoning:

• Proposed height of fence 10’ 0”. Allowable 6’ 0”.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposed

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, December 1, 2015, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

601 Christian Street (former Triangle Park)

Request: For the erection of a 5 story structure with 6th level deck and pilot house. First floor for use as sit down restaurant and multi-family household living with twelve (12) units above on 2nd through 5th floors.  Roof deck accessory to residential units only.  No signs or parking on this application.

Two (2) Refusals for Use:

1. Lot Area for 12 Dwelling Units:  Required 6,239 sq ft.  Proposed 2,702 sq ft.
2. Bicycle Parking Spaces:  Required 4.  Proposed 0.

Three (3) Refusals for Zoning:

1. Occupied Area: Allowable 2,162 Sq Ft (80%). Proposed 2,702 sq ft (100%)
2. Height:  Allowable 38 ft.  Proposed 64 ft.
3. Rear Yard Depth:  Required 9 ft.  Proposed 0 ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Denied

917 E Passyunk Avenue

Request: For the demolition of an existing fence wall and the erection of a new ten foot (10’0”) high opaque fence wall with garage door to create one (1) non-accessory, off-street surface parking space on the lot.

One (1) Refusal for Use:

1. Non-accessory surface parking is prohibited in the CMX-1 zoning district.

One (1) Refusal for Zoning:

1. Maximum fence height allowable is 8’0”.  Proposed 10’0”.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposition

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

1009 S 7th Street

Request: For the legalization of and erection of an addition at the first and third floors in the rear of an existing attached structure. The application is also for a roof deck accessed by a pilot house (to enclose access stairs only). This will be for continued use as a single-family dwelling.

One (1) Refusal for Zoning:

1. Open area required is 30% of lot area (255.8 sq ft). Proposed 19.11% (163.0 sq ft)

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

917 E Passyunk Avenue

Request: For the demolition of an existing fence wall and the erection of a new ten foot (10’0”) high opaque fence wall with garage door to create one (1) non-accessory, off-street surface parking space on the lot.

One (1) Refusal for Use:

1. Non-accessory surface parking is prohibited in the CMX-1 zoning district.

One (1) Refusal for Zoning:

1. Maximum fence height allowable is 8’0”.  Proposed 10’0”.

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

645-647 Bainbridge Street

Request: Application to add two (2) new dwellings at the first floor to replace an existing commercially zoned space in a building with two (2) pre-existing dwellings at the 2nd and 3rd floors for a total of four (4) dwelling units.

One (1) Refusal for Use:

1. The proposed, multi-family household living, is prohibited in this zoning district. Current zoning district CMX-1.

615 S 9th Street

Request: Application to legalize a single family dwelling accessory rear access off-street parking space opening to South Schell Street.

One (1) Refusal for Use:

1. The proposed use of surface parking in the required rear yard area is not permitted in this residential district.

730 Fulton Street

Request: Application is for the erection of a 3rd floor addition with roof deck access stair structure to reach a new deck at the 4th floor level as part of a single family dwelling.

Three (3) Refusals for Zoning:

1. Minimum open area.  Required 30% (225 sq ft), Proposed 23.3% (174.78 sq ft).
2. Minimum rear yard depth.  Required 9 ft, Proposed 5’9 ¾”.
3. Minimum front setback. Required 8 ft, Proposed 5 ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposition

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

727 Washington Ave – 2nd Meeting / Revised Proposal

Original Request (heard in April 2015): Application for commercial uses as permitted in CMX-2 on the first floor, and an existing single-family dwelling above, in an existing structure.

Amended Request: Asian grocery store with prepared foods & beverages for dine-in and take-out. No hot stove cooking.

Refusal – Use Refusals (RM-1 Zoning District):

• Proposed commercial use is prohibited in this zoning district.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

827 Carpenter Street

Request: Application is for the erection of a two‐story addition with two (2) roof decks on the second story level, to a one‐story attached ‘CMX‐2’ designated structure, to be used as a single‐family dwelling on the second and third floors with an accessory parking garage on the first floor.

Two (2) Use Refusals:

1. An accessory parking garage is expressly prohibited in this zoning district for one-family or two-family use.
2. The first floor does not contain a non-residential use along 100% of the ground floor frontage and within the first 30 feet of building depth; therefore is expressly prohibited in this zoning district.

Two (2) Zoning Refusals:

1. Minimum roof deck setback from extreme front of building: Required 5 ft; Proposed 0 ft.
2. Maximum railing and/or fencing height: Allowed 42”; Proposed 70”.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

734-738 Bainbridge Street – Klinghoffer South-side Site

Informational meeting: general questions and on-going discussion.

613‐15 South 7th Street

Request: The application is for the demolition of all structures and for the erection of an attached structure (maximum height not to exceed 38 feet) with a roof deck above accessed by a pilot house. The structure to be used as vacant commercial space as permitted in the district on the first floor (use registration required prior to occupancy) and for four (4) dwelling units on the second thru third floor.

Use Refusal: Four (4) dwelling units required 2399 sq ft. Proposed 2187 sq ft.

Zoning Refusals:

1. Maximum occupied area allowed 80%. Proposed 100%.
2. Minimum rear yard depth 9 ft. Proposed 0 ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

901‐03 S 10th Street ‐ Santucci’s Restaurant

Request: The partial demolition of the existing structure (1 story portion of structure and pilothouse) and for the erection of a 4 story addition with 4th floor access to a rooftop deck (no pilothouse, roof deck accessory to residential use). Structure for use as a sit down restaurant (to extend previously approved sit down restaurant into 1st floor of addition) and multi‐family household living (four dwelling units).

Use Refusals (50% RSA‐5, 50% CMX‐1):

1. The proposed addition is an extension of a use (sit‐down restaurant) granted by prior 
variance from the ZBA. Proposal is not consistent with the provisos of the variance.
2. The proposed use, multi‐family household living (4 dwellings) is expressly prohibited 
in both the RSA‐5 and CMX‐1 zoning districts.

Zoning Refusals (50% RSA‐5, 50% CMX‐1):

1. Open area required is 30% (714 sq ft); proposed 0%.
2. Height allowable is 38 ft; proposed 44 ft.

ZBA Decision: Granted:Â PER REVISED PLANS CONSISTING ONE (1) PAGE STAMPED TODAY (6/2/15) BY THE ZBA. ALL OUTDOOR FURNITURE MUST BE STORED INSIDE. ALL TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE AND PICK-UP VIA COMMERICAL PICK-UP ON CHRISTIAN ST

607‐609 Queen Street and 611‐615 Queen Street

Request: Lot adjustment to create three (3) lots (parcels A, B and C) from two (2) lots (607‐09 Queen and 611‐615 Queen) and from one (1) deeded lot as follows: Parcel A: for the erection of a 4 story dwelling (40’6” high), rear deck at second floor, front deck at second floor, covered deck at 3rd floor front, additional roof deck and pilot house (for roof deck access only) at the 5th floor level, and for an 11’ high masonry wall at the front property line on Queen Street to access a driveway for an accessory (2) car interior parking garage. Parcel B and C: For the erection of a 4 story attached dwelling (40’6” high), rear deck at 2nd floor, front deck at 4th floor, rear deck at 4th floor, roof deck at 5th floor level and pilothouse (for roof deck access only), and with a (1) car accessory interior parking garage accessed from Queen St.

Use Refusals (RM‐1 Zoning District):

The proposed off‐street parking for a single‐family use not provided by a shared driveway or rear alley is prohibited in this residential parking control area.

Zoning Refusals:

• Parcel A ‐ Height of wall at front. Required 6 ft; Proposed 11 ft.
2.
• Parcel A ‐ Front yard setback. Required 0 ft; Proposed 14’1”.
3.
• Parcel A, B and C ‐ Height of structure. Allowable 38 ft; Proposed 40’6”.
4. Parcel C ‐ Lot Area. Required 1,440 sq ft; Proposed 1,272 sq ft.
5.
• Parcel C ‐ Open Area. Required 30% (381.6 sq ft); Proposed 28.2% (358.3 sq ft)

ZBA Decision: Granted

735‐737 Pemberton Street (3rd meeting ‐ Revised Application)

Request: Application for the complete demolition of existing structures on both lots, for the relocation of lot lines to create one lot from 2 deeded lots, for the erection of an attached structure (maximum 38’ high), deck at 2nd floor rear; covered deck at fourth floor front, roof deck at the fifth floor level with a pilothouse for roof deck access only.

Zoning Refusals (RSA‐5 Zoning District): Rear yard depth required 5 ft below first 12 feet of building and 9 ft above. Proposed 0 ft.

711‐715 Bainbridge Street

Request: Currently a surface parking lot: Application for relocation of lot lines to create one (1) lot from six (6) deeded lots; for the erection of four attached dwellings with four rooftop decks on structure A (along South 7th st); for the erection of two attached dwellings with two roof decks each on structure B (Bainbridge St through to Kater St), and with accessory interior open courtyard parking for six (6) vehicles including one HCAP accessible space, for use as 6 dwelling units total (max height 38’).

Use Refusals (CMX‐2 Zoning District):

1. An attached building in a CMX‐2 district must contain a non‐residential use along 
100% of the ground floor.
2. Accessory parking for any single, two or multi‐family dwelling use in an attached 
building in CMX‐2 shall be prohibited unless it can be accessed from a shared 
driveway, alley or rear street.

Zoning Refusal: Minimum rear yard depth (10% lot depth) required 12.8 ft; proposed 0 ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

941 South 8th Street

Request: Application is for a sit down restaurant on the first floor with one single‐family dwelling above in an existing structure.

Use Refusal (CMX‐1 B/W RM‐1 Zoning District): The proposed use, a sit down restaurant, is prohibited in this zoning district.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-opposition

ZBA Decision: Granted, provisionally.

722 Mildred Street

Request: Legalize an undocumented 2‐story rear addition, with a newly erected roof deck.

Refusals (RSA‐5 Zoning District):

1. Open area at 1st floor: required 30%; proposed 18.8%
2. Open area at 2nd floor: required 30%; proposed 21.7%
3. Rear yard depth at 1st floor: required 5’; proposed 3’‐8”
4. Rear yard depth at 2nd floor: required 9’; proposed 3’‐8”

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-opposition

Letter to ZBA

1001 S 11th Street

Request: Use as a professional office with an internally illuminated flat wall sign and two window signs on the ground floor, with four residential dwelling units on upper floors in an existing 3‐story attached structure.

Use Refusals (RM‐1 Zoning District):

1. Business and professional offices are prohibited
2. Maximum sign square feet: allowed 15 SF; proposed 36.2 SF

ZBA Decision: Granted, provisionally

915 Washington Avenue

Request: Erect an awning sign accessory to a proposed hair salon (1st floor), along with an apartment above, in an existing structure.

Use Refusals (RSA‐5 Zoning District):

1. Personal services (salon) prohibited
2. Multiple main uses (salon + residence) prohibited
3. Maximum signage square feet: allowed 15 SF; proposed 48 SF

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Denied

727 Washington Avenue

Request: Commercial uses (the L&I Refusal denotes the uses as those that are permitted in CMX‐2, a different Zoning District) on first floor, with an existing single family dwelling

Use Refusals (RM‐1 Zoning District):

1. Proposed commercial uses are prohibited

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposition

Letter to ZBA

623 S. Delhi Street

Request: Erection of a 3‐story rear addition with roof deck and pilot house.

Zoning Refusals (RSA‐5 Zoning District):

1. Open area at 2nd floor: required 30%; proposed 20%
2. Rear yard depth at 2nd floor: required 9’; proposed 8

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-opposition

Letter to ZBA

910 S 9th Street

Request: Application for transfer of Liquor License.

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 7:30 pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th and Fitzwater)

618 League Street

Request: â€‹The application is for the construction of a three story rear addition and rooftop deck, attached to an existing single-family dwelling.

Refused for the Following:

• Open area proposed is 5% (27 sq ft) of the lot. 30% (168 square feet) are required.
• Rear yard depth proposed is 0 feet; 9 feet is required (or 20% of lot, whichever is
• Height of masonry wall at side and rear proposed is 8’, while 6’ is required.

925 Washington Avenue (Plaza Garibaldi)

Request: Intent to seek amendment to Conditional Licensing Agreement (December 2010) to allow for the sale of malt or brewed beverages for off‐premises consumption.

Liquor License Meeting

Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 7:00 pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th and Fitzwater)

943 South 9th Street

New restaurant, “Nord Afrique” from the owners of “Nord”

Application for transfer of liquor license to proposed restaurant.

824-828 South 8th Street

New restaurant, “Couer” at the site that was formerly “The Mildred”

Request for amendment to Conditional Licensing Agreement to allow for sale of malt or brewed beverages for off-premises consumption.

718 South Street

Brauhaus Schmitz

Request for amendment to Conditional Licensing Agreement to allow for sale of “any malt or brewed beverages for off-premises consumption and for application of any permit(s) which would allow for the sale of malt or brewed beverages for off-premises consumption.â€

Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 7:30 pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th and Fitzwater)

800 Bainbridge Street

Contemplated Application:  The developer would like to present and discuss potential plans for a foodery-style eat-in, sit-down restaurant with artisan beer, which would retain some of the current retail use.  Community feedback and input is sought.

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

735-37 Pemberton Street – Revisit

Request: The application is for the relocation of a lot line to create one (1) lot from two lots (735 and 737 Pemberton) and for the demolition of all structures on the lots. The application is also for the erection of a single‐family dwelling, attached structure 40’7″ feet high, with one deck on the second floor at the rear and another deck on the fourth floor with a pilot house (for access only). The application includes a two (2) car parking garage accessed by a side street.

Refused for the following:Â The proposed addition and use application generated 3 refusals:

1. Open area proposed is 15.9% of the lot. 20% (241.4 square feet) are required.
2. Rear yard depth proposed is 0 ft, while 9 feet is required.
3. Height of structure proposed is 40’7”, while 38.0” is allowable.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposition; non-opposition upon revisit

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

609 S 11th Street

Request: The application is for the creation of an additional deck on the third floor roof-top elevation.  Deck will be accessed by an existing pilot house.

Refused for the following: The proposed roof top setback is 1 ft.  Required is 5 ft.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted, provisionally–glass railings must be installed.

624 Delhi Street

Request:Â The application is for the demolition of a 1st floor rear addition and erection of a rear addition with a deck on the first floor and a roof deck on the third floor level of an existing attached structure.

Refused for the following:

1. Minimum open area proposed is 7.32% (36.25 sq ft).  30% is required.
2. Rear yard depth proposed is 3 ft.  5ft/9ft are required.

Zoning Meeting

Thursday, November 13, 2014, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

735 Pemberton Street

Request: The application is for the relocation of a lot line to create one (1) lot from two lots (735 and 737 Pemberton) and for the demolition of all structures on the lots. The application is also for the erection of a single‐family dwelling, attached structure 40’7″ feet high, with one deck on the second floor at the rear and another deck on the fourth floor with a pilot house (for access only). The application includes a two (2) car parking garage accessed by a side street.

Refused for the following: The proposed addition and use application generated 3 refusals:

1. Open area proposed is 15.9% of the lot. 20% (241.4 square feet) are required.
2. Rear yard depth proposed is 0 ft, while 9 feet is required.
3. Height of structure proposed is 40’7”, while 38.0” is allowable.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposition

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

645 Washington Avenue

Request: Â The application is for the erection of a rear addition at the 2nd and 3rd floor levels and for erection of rear decks on the 2nd and 3rd Floors, with a spiral staircase leading to a roof deck above the 3rd Floor.  The application also requests two separate uses: (1) a business and professional office; and (2) a residence.

Refused for the following: Â The proposed addition and use application generated 5 refusals as follows:

Use Refusals:

1. Two primary uses (business and residence), where only one primary use is allowed in an RSA-5 District;
2. Business and professional offices are prohibited in the District;

Zoning (Dimensional) Refusals:

1. Signage area proposed at 30SF (only 15SF allowable);
2. Open area at the 2nd/3rd Floors is proposed at 14.43%/112SF (30.00%/232.8SF required); and
3. Rear yard depth at the 2nd/3rd Floors is proposed at 7 feet (9 feet required).

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition with confirmation of agreed design changes

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

1032 Montrose Street

Request: The application is for the demolition of the existing structure to erect an attached structure. Â Maximum height of the new structure 38′ with a roof deck accessed by a pilot house (for roof access only).

Refused for the following: The proposed addition would allow 20.5% of open space (required: 30%).

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-opposition

Letter to ZBA

925 Kimball Street

Request: The application is for an addition at the third floor rear of the existing structure and a two story addition at the rear of the existing building. Â In addition, the erection of a roof deck at the rear third story.

Refused for the following: The proposed addition would allow 22.5% of open space (required: 30%).

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-opposition

Letter to ZBA

Zoning Meeting

Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 7:30pm

Palumbo Recreation Center (10th & Fitzwater)

710 S. Warnock Street

Request: The application is for a proposed 400 sq. foot addition to the rear of the first floor of the house, backing onto Clifton Street.

Refusal:

1. Minimum open area: 30% required (259 SF); 5% (47 SF)Â open area proposed.
2. Rear yard depth: 9’ or 20% of depth required; no rear yard proposed

BVNA Zoning Committee: Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Pending

740 South 8th Street

Request: The application is to use the property as a two-family dwelling in an existing attached structure.

Refused for the following: The proposed use, attached structure used solely for dwellings is prohibited in this zoning district (CMX-2).

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Continued for tax certification.

1014 South 8th Street

Request: The application is for a law office on the first floor with vacant 2nd and 3rd floors in an existing structure.

Refused for the following: The proposed use, business/professional office, is prohibited in this zoning district (RM-1).

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision: Granted

810 E. Passyunk Avenue (Re-hearing)

Request: The application is for the construction of a 38’ high row-home with a roof deck on top accessed through a pilot house (to enclose stair only), for use as a single family home.

Refused for the following:Â Attached structures used solely for dwellings are prohibited in this commercial (CMX-2) zoning district.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision (May 21, 2014): Granted

909 Schell Street

Request: The application is for the construction of a 38’ high row-home with a roof deck on top accessed through a pilot house (roof deck railings to be 42” high; pilot house to be 10’ high; roof deck to be set back 5’ from the front of the building), for use as a single family home.

Refused for the following:

1. Minimum open area: 30% required (95 SF); no open area proposed
2. Rear yard depth: 9’ or 20% of depth required; no rear yard proposed
3. Rear yard minimum SF: 144 SF required; no rear yard proposed

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition

Letter to ZBA

ZBA Decision (May 20, 2014): Granted

734-38 Bainbridge Street (through to Perth Street)

Request: The application is for the demolition of the Klinghoffer showroom, subdivision into three lots, and the construction of three 38’ high row-homes, each with balconies at the 3rd and 4th floor fronts, roof decks at the 3rd and 4th floor rears, and one-car parking garage accessed in the back via Perth Street.

Refused for the following:

1. Use: Properties in the mixed use CMX-2 zoning district require commercial uses on the ground floor
2. Open area required 25%; no open area proposed
3. Rear yard depth 9’; no rear yard proposed

BVNA Zoning Committee Letter to Philadelphia ZBA

ZBA Hearing: Wednesday, June 4, 2 p.m.

1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor

Calendar #22713

ZBA Decision: Granted provisionally. Rear decks not to exceed 10 ft. in depth.

Appeal filing of ZBA decision

739-41 Bainbridge Street (through to Kater Street)

Request: The application is for the demolition of the Klinghoffer garage (done), subdivision into four lots, and the construction of four 38’ high row-homes, each with accessory roof deck accessed by a pilot house (roof deck railings to be 42” high; pilot house to be 10’ high; roof deck to be set back 8’ from the front of the building), and one-car parking garage accessed from the front of each house (two on Bainbridge, two on Kater).

Refused for the following:

1. Use: Properties in the mixed use CMX-2 zoning district require commercial uses on the ground floor
2. Use: Off-street, front-access parking is prohibited in this zoning district
3. Open area required 25%; 15% proposed

BVNA Zoning Committee Letter to Philadelphia ZBA

ZBA Hearing: Wednesday, June 4, 2 p.m.

1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor

Calendar #22664

ZBA Decision: Granted

Appeal filing of ZBA decision

744-46 Christian Street (aka 901-903 S. 8th Street) – Sidewalk Cafe Application for Tres Jalapenos

Request: Sidewalk Cafe at Tres Jalapenos restaurant. Advisory letter to be sent to Councilman’s office.

Details:Â 42 seats along both Christian and S. 8th Streets; open same hours as restaurant (11am-10pm); trash handled by existing receptacles; no waiter stations outside.

BVNA Zoning Committee: Non-opposition on condition that applicant limits hours of outside operation to 10 p.m. and agrees to reduce the seating on the 8th street side to tables for two.

Letter to ZBA

831 Christian Street – Sidewalk Cafe Application for 12 Steps Down

Request: Sidewalk Cafe at 12 Steps Down restaurant. Advisory letter to be sent to Councilman’s office.

Details:

16 seats along Christian Street only; operating 11am-10pm daily; all trash and waiter service areas to be handled from interior of restaurant.

BVA Zoning Committee: Non-Opposition.

Letter to ZBA