Nomination
Architectural Committee
Recorded outcomeApproved
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
FAIRMOUNT WATERWORKS
6 decisions- Source address
- Fairmount Waterworks
Decision timeline
Decisions, votes, testimony, and links back to source minutes.
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Alteration review
Historical Commission
Recorded outcomeApprovedRecorded conditions
Approval in concept only for: masonry link between Engine House (Graff House) and Caretaker's House; glazing of Engine House porch; general adaptive conversion as restaurant. Reservations remain regarding: glazing of Greek Temple pavilion, piercing roof and decorative plaster ceiling for exhaust fan duct, proposed service road through historic landscape from Spring Garden Street Bridge. Special Architectural Committee meeting scheduled 23 April 1990 on site. Full plans to be presented at May Commission meeting.
Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 29 March 1990
Alteration review
Architectural Committee
Recorded outcomeApprovedCommittee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Recorded conditions
Glass enclosure within columns of Greek Temple Pavilion must be pulled back one bay, Glazing must be notched at penultimate columns on river-side to allow public access to railing, No penetration of pavilion roof or decorative plaster ceiling, Glass must be held back minimum four inches from inside face of columns for maintenance, No canopy from entrance bridge to Engine House, Service delivery and trash removal in off-peak, early morning hours, Kitchen and accessory systems to be located beneath Greek Temple Pavilion on forebay side
Prior meeting reference: 29 March 1990 Architectural Committee meeting; 18 April 1990 Historical Commission meeting
- Criteria cited
- Historic preservationPublic access to waterfrontStructural integrity of historic featuresAdaptive reuse of historic buildings
Votes and testimony
Votes
- Caroline Golabyes
- David Brownleeyes
- David Hollenbergabstain
- Donald Stevensonyes
- Herbert W. Levyyes
- Penelope H. Batcheleryes
- Richard Tyleryes
Testimony
- David Baldingerneutral, person
- Edward Grusheskineutral, person
- Herbert W. Levysupport, person
- Howard Kittelloppose, person
- Joseph Lancorsupport, person
- Judy Wideneroppose, person
- Patrick Goddardsupport, person
- Penelope H. Batchelerneutral, person
- Philadelphia Ranger Corpsoppose, organization
- Preservation Coalitionoppose, organization
- Susan Myerssupport, person
Alteration review
Historical Commission
Recorded outcomeApprovedRecorded conditions
Approval in concept for protected entry at Engine House and skylight in deck under Greek Temple Pavilion; historic landscape in front of Engine House to be recreated if any work undertaken there; chimney of Watering Committee Building recommended for ventilation/exhaust; glazed Greek Temple Pavilion entry replaced by glass vestibule at Engine House per Art Commission revisions
Prior meeting reference: 1990 conceptual approval; Report of Architectural Committee, 25 April 1991
Votes and testimony
Testimony
- Chart House, Inc.support, organization
- Fairmount Park Commissionneutral, organization
Alteration review
Architectural Committee
Recorded outcomeApprovedCommittee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Recorded conditions
Approved: (1) canvas entry awning as freestanding element; (2) lighting of upper floor windows; (3) mobile wet-bar with utilities accessed through floor; (4) refrigerator room and HVAC hidden by green screen set away from engine house; (5) removal of balustrade in single piece to be stored on site. Denied: (6) fixed wet bar and through-wall utilities; (7) lighting the portico columns; (8) hanging lights in portico; (9) sunshades over west porch; (10) removal of wood door and replacement with frameless glass doors; (11) planters outlining front dining area. Staff to review details.
Prior meeting reference: Prior application proposing large addition reviewed previously by Commission
- Vote tally
- unanimous (not explicitly stated)
- Criteria cited
Votes and testimony
Votes
- Daniel McCoubreyyes
- Daniela Voithyes
- Herbert Levyyes
- Robert Thomasyes
- Suzanne Pentzyes
Testimony
- Brett Webbersupport, person
- John Galleryneutral, person
- Mark Fochtsupport, person
- Stephanie Craigheadsupport, person
- Theresa Stuhlmansupport, person
Alteration review
Historical Commission
Recorded outcomeApprovedRecorded conditions
Approved: canvas entry awning as freestanding element; lighting of upper floor windows; mobile wet-bar with utilities accessed through floor; refrigerator room and HVAC hidden by green screen set away from engine house; removal of balustrade in single piece to be stored on site. Denied: fixed wet bar and through-wall utilities; lighting portico columns; hanging lights in portico; sunshades over west porch; removal of wood door and replacement with frameless glass doors; planters outlining front dining area. Staff to review details. Applicant to submit revised lighting plan.
Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee reviewed February 28, 2006
- Vote tally
- 9 to 1
- Criteria cited
Votes and testimony
Votes
- David Perriyes
- Harris Steinbergno
- James Brown IVyes
- Joseph Jamesyes
- Kathleen Murrayyes
- Kathleen Murrayyes
- Michael Sklaroffyes
- Norman Tissianyes
- Sara Merrimanyes
- Scott Wildsyes
- Warren Huffyes
Testimony
- Anastasia Karloutsossupport, person
- Brett Webbersupport, person
- Harris Steinbergoppose, person
- John Gallerysupport, person