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600 WALNUT ST

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Zoned SP-PO-ASpecial Purpose
Owner
CITY OF PHILA
ZIP code
19106
Market value
$51,860,600

Historic

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30 decisions
Historic address
WASHINGTON SQUARE EAST, WASHINGTON SQUARE WEST (107 BUILDINGS), 210 WEST. WASHINGTON SQUARE (THE AYER BUILDING), WASHINGTON SQUARE SOUTH SIDE, WASHINGTON SQUARE WEST HISTORIC DISTRICT, WASHINGTON SQUARE WEST - CLINTON STREET 900 AND 1000 BLOCKS, WASHINGTON SQUARE EAST - FIFTH STREET HOUSES (UNIT II), 210 WEST WASHINGTON SQUARE NORTHW., WASHINGTON SQUARE EAST UNIT II, MR. CANDWAY'SOUTH HOUSE SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON SQUARE, SOUTH STREET NORTH SIDE WASHINGTON SQUARE WEST UNIT II, WASHINGTON SQUARE WEST (SOUTH. SCHELL STREET. SOUTH. NINTH STREET. SOUTH. HUTCHINSON STREET. SOUTH. DELHI STREET. SOUTH. TENTH STREET. SOUTH. ALDER STREET. SOUTH. WARMOCK STREET. SOUTH. TWELFTH STREET; BETWEEN EIGHTH AND ELEVENTH STREETS), 210 WEST WASHINGTON SQUARE, 210 WEST WASHINGTON SQUARE NORTHW. AYER BUILDING, 210 WEST. WASHINGTON SQUARE, 210 WEST WASHINGTON SQUARE (NORTHW. AYER BUILDING)
Building description
AMUSE FAIRMOUNT PARK
Owner
CITY OF PHILA / FAIRMOUNT PARK COMM

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  1. Informational

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision
    Criteria cited
    Historical
  2. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    All dwellings on Clinton Street certified

  3. Informational

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Commission hopes to persuade redevelopers to: (1) keep high-rise buildings within certified area boundaries, (2) design 'filler buildings' in harmony with historic character of area

    Prior meeting reference: October 30th letter restating Commission's position

    Criteria cited
    Historic character of the areaCertified area boundaries
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Mr. Battensupport, person
    • Mr. Greenfieldsupport, person
    • Mr. William L. Dayneutral, person
    • Old Philadelphia Corporationneutral, organization
  4. Informational

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Design Board of Redevelopment Authority requesting Commission's advisory capacity on all aspects of proposed plans; standards of rehabilitation to be submitted for review

  5. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    certified pending Charles E. Peterson and Mrs. Dilworth approval

  6. Demolition review

    Document type: HVC

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Committee recommends Commission request chairman write to Rector of St. Peter's and Dr. Mackie regarding preservation potential of 325, 327, and 329 Lombard Street

    Criteria cited
    HistoricalArchitectural
  7. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision
    Criteria cited
    Early nineteenth century characteristics
  8. Nomination

    Document type: HVC

    Recorded outcomeApproved
    Criteria cited
    Historical
  9. Informational

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision
    Criteria cited
    ArchitecturalHistoricalContext
  10. Nomination

    Document type: HVC

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Certification recommended to Commission for buildings in Washington Square East; Redevelopment Authority rehabilitation specifications to be reviewed for facade approval

    Criteria cited
    ArchitecturalIntegrityContext
  11. Informational

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    All new fill-in houses to be erected should be designed in keeping both in scale and character with certified houses around them. Rehabilitation specifications for existing but unmodified buildings should be drawn to ensure each rehabilitated building harmonizes with its neighbors.

    Criteria cited
    ArchitecturalContext
  12. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Commission to be advised more fully on the matter

  13. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Antennae approved on penthouse only, no higher than penthouse roof, painted to match building, and removed when obsolete; antennae on parapet denied

    Prior meeting reference: Staff previously approved antennae on penthouse of the building

    Vote tally
    Approved by committee vote
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Fritz Doerstlingsupport, person
  14. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Fence, fountain, and paving to be retained and restored to original locations at termination of restaurant lease; frosted glass wall to be reduced in height from 12 feet to 10 feet or less; Committee and staff to review details including frosted glass samples

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Jeff Wyantsupport, person
    • Margaret Armstrong Robboppose, person
    • Michael Palermosupport, person
    • Richard Stokessupport, person
    • Steven Wexlersupport, person
  15. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Penthouse approved in concept contingent on redesign to be more compatible, symmetrical, vertically oriented, and no taller than proposed; balconies approved in concept with recessive railings and appropriate door design; parking and rear alterations approved in concept with appropriate door and louver design; west service door approved in concept with appropriate design; commercial door in front window approved in concept with all historic fabric retained and appropriate door design; canopy split vote — no recommendation; all other aspects denied for incompleteness

    Prior meeting reference: May 2005 Architectural Committee meeting

    Vote tally
    Penthouse, balconies, parking entrances, emergency and service doors: unanimous; commercial door alteration: 4-2; canopy: 3-3 split (no recommendation)
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel McCoubreyyes
    • Herbert Levyyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes
    • Suzanne Pentzyes
    • Vincent Riverayes

    Testimony

    • Gersil Kayneutral, person
    • John Galleryneutral, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphianeutral, organization
    • Wesley Weisupport, person
  16. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Graham window approved; Traco window denied; Peerless window deferred pending additional details submission

    Prior meeting reference: September 2005 Commission meeting

    Vote tally
    majority vote (no quorum noted)
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • David Mercurissupport, person
    • Mark Soldensupport, person
    • Michael Skolnicksupport, person
  17. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

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    Recorded conditions

    Canopy denied; planters denied; deck approved with doors provided railing is mounted inside, not on, the parapet; sidewalk approved; staff to review details.

    Prior meeting reference: Previous Commission review where large freestanding canopy was denied; prior approval of railing design and mechanical equipment location

    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • David Mercurissupport, person
    • Jennifer Morgansupport, person
    • Michael Skolnicksupport, person
    • Steven Weixlersupport, person
  18. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Deck approved with railing mounted inside parapet; canopy approved; sidewalk approved; planters delegated to staff review; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Previous canopy application denied by Commission vote of 8 to 2; mechanical equipment relocation previously approved

    Vote tally
    8 to 2
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Schaafyes
    • Denise Smylerno
    • Harris Steinbergno
    • Joseph Jamesyes
    • Kathleen Murrayyes
    • Michael Sklaroffyes
    • Norman Tissianyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Thomas Sugrueyes
    • Vincent Riverayes

    Testimony

    • John Gallerysupport, person
    • Michael Skolnicksupport, person
    • Robert Freedmansupport, person
  19. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Prior meeting reference: Commission approved similar proposal for northern bay in August 2005

    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Monica Wyantsupport, person
    • Society Hill Civic Associationoppose, organization
    • Steven Weixleroppose, person
  20. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Recorded conditions

    Commission indicated willingness to reconsider if additional information about interior plan provided

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 27 May 2008 — recommended denial pursuant to Standard 9; similar application for northern bay approved August 2005

    Vote tally
    Passed unanimously
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Amburnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Della Clarkyes
    • Eileen Evansyes
    • Joan Schlotterbeckyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Leslie Benolielyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes

    Testimony

    • Jeff Wyantsupport, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
  21. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Door insertion in south bay window denied; south facade alterations and fence replacement approved; signage denied for large window; staff may approve appropriate fence signage at staff level

    Prior meeting reference: Commission approved identical north bay window-to-door conversion August 2005; Commission denied prior south bay application June 2008

    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Jeff Wyantsupport, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Michael Palermosupport, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Ron Pattersonsupport, person
    • Society Hill Civic Associationoppose, organization
    • Steve Weixleroppose, person
  22. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Work on new south bay door not to be initiated until north bay door has been reconfigured and reinstalled to comply with revised design; staff to review details. Signage portion of application withdrawn by applicant.

    Prior meeting reference: Commission denial June 2008; Architectural Committee recommendation 24 February 2009

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel Quinnyes
    • David Amburnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Della Clarkyes
    • Joan Schlotterbeckyes
    • Leslie Benolielyes
    • Richardson Dilworthyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes

    Testimony

    • Carl Primaverasupport, person
    • Jeff Wyantsupport, person
    • John Galleryneutral, person
    • Michael Palermosupport, person
    • Society Hill Civic Associationneutral, organization
    • Stephen Starrsupport, person
    • Steven Weixlerneutral, person
    • Wayne Zukinsupport, person
  23. Nomination

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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  13. HearingLinked by parcel number
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