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440 SPRUCE ST

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Applicant: BRIAN JOHNSTONOverlapping RCO: Society Hill Civic Association

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Zoned RM-1Residential/Residential Mixed-Use
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Owner
WEIERBACH JOHN TR
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1850
Market value
$1,622,100

Historic

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16 decisions
Historic address
440 SPRUCE STREET
Year built
1850
Building description
ROW W/GAR 2.5 STY MASONRY
Owner
WEIERBACH JOHN TR / WEISEL HILLARY R TR

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  2. Other

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Rezoning required to permit restoration as specialty shop

    Criteria cited
    Historical documentationRestoration
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  4. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    More serious study of rear structure; working drawings requested

    Criteria cited
    Corner building visibility
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  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    owner given option to restore to early period or later Greek Revival period, consultation with Redevelopment Authority recommended for building code requirements, Commission files should be consulted before resubmission

    Criteria cited
    Period of restorationBuilding code requirements
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  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    store front window should be centered

    Prior meeting reference: previous submission

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  7. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Specifications expanded by Dr. Margaret B. Tinkcom

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  8. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Further investigation of the structure required, Submission of working drawings with molding details required before final approval

    Prior meeting reference: Preliminary review

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • George Willmansupport, person

  9. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Square head door with four light transom on Spruce Street facade, positioned further to the east in accordance with structural evidence, Built-in gutter rather than pole gutter installation

    Criteria cited
    Complete restorationStructural evidence
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • George Wilkinssupport, person
    • George Willmansupport, person
    • Leonard Zacksupport, person
    • Leonard Zooksupport, person

  10. Other

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Brick be cleaned thoroughly and additional pointing be undertaken to unify the color and texture of the Fifth Street wall

    Criteria cited
    Poor quality of the brickwork
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  11. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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  12. Other

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Owner to have walls examined by person or company specializing in brick cleaning to determine if acceptable results could be achieved; Committee to stand by initial recommendation against issuance of plaque

    Prior meeting reference: prior recommendation

    Criteria cited
    Condition of exterior masonryResults of cleaning and repointing work
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Leonard Zacksupport, person

  13. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Vote tally
    unanimous
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Margaret Jonessupport, person
    • Richard Autierisupport, person

  15. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    All aspects of the application approved except the security gate, which was denied.

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Brian Johnstonsupport, person
    • Peter Wieselsupport, person

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  1. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 883129 — 440 SPRUCE ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsIssued
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  2. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 813913 — 440 SPRUCE ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  3. Linked by parcel number
    ZBA appeal 31930 at 440 SPRUCE ST
    L&I appealsgranted
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  4. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Oct 13, 2017
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  5. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Oct 13, 2017
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  6. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Sep 26, 2017
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  7. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Sep 26, 2017
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  8. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 806476 — 440 SPRUCE ST
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  9. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 802940 — 440 SPRUCE ST
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  10. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 800282 — 440 SPRUCE ST
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  11. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 794738 — 440 SPRUCE ST
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  12. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 785521 — 440 SPRUCE ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  13. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Jun 9, 1999
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  14. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jun 9, 1999
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  15. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — May 25, 1999
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  16. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — May 25, 1999
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  17. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Apr 16, 1980
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied

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  18. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Apr 16, 1980
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  19. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Jun 25, 1979
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision

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  20. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 25, 1979
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  21. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — May 16, 1979
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied

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  22. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — May 16, 1979
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  23. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Jul 20, 1977
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  24. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 20, 1977
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  25. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Mar 16, 1977
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  26. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Mar 16, 1977
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  27. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Aug 15, 1974
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  28. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — May 15, 1973
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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    95% confidence
  29. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — May 15, 1973
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  30. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Apr 24, 1973
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred

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  31. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Apr 24, 1973
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  32. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Dec 19, 1972
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred

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  33. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Dec 19, 1972
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  34. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Feb 23, 1965
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  35. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Feb 23, 1965
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  36. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Jan 26, 1965
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  37. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jan 26, 1965
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  38. HearingLinked by parcel number
    HVC — Jan 26, 1965
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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