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231 SPRUCE ST

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Zoned RSA-5Residential/Residential Mixed-Use
Owner
HARRINGTON MATTHEW S
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1800
Market value
$1,296,100

Historic

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9 decisions
Historic address
231 SPRUCE STREET
Year built
1800
Building description
ROW 3.5 STY MASONRY
Owner
HARRINGTON MATTHEW S / ROISMAN ABRAHAM

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Details of all moldings required, Building to be restored to 1813 period with doorway with pediment and pilasters included in next drawing

    Criteria cited
    1813 period architectural survey available
  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    A drawing of the facade with corrected doorway is required. The doorway should be bolder (broader by about eight inches) and in better proportion to the facade.

  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Two exposed condensers on roof to be relocated to ground or grouped and enclosed behind screen enclosure

  4. Informational

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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    Recorded conditions

    restoration to be viewed by Erling H. Pedersen in light of complaints; work noted as incomplete by John F. Lloyd; Urban Moss III thanked for interest and cooperation

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Urban Moss IIIoppose, person
  5. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

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    Recorded conditions

    Hold pending Mr. Lloyd viewing the premises and reporting findings

    Prior meeting reference: Plaque requested

  6. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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    Recorded conditions

    Approval pending word from Mr. Lloyd.

  7. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

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    Recorded conditions

    Denial of rear addition in concept; addition too large and out of scale; modifications to original gambrel roof not supported; addition visible from Locust Street; rear ell considered significant; committee indicated contemporary ground-level addition at rear of ell may be possible at appropriate scale; non-historic door and window in rear ell may be modified; existing deck may be altered; exterior stair from yard to deck not rejected but requires design review

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Andrew Hohnssupport, person
    • Brian Phillipssupport, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Lorna Katz Lawsonneutral, person
    • Society Hill Civic Associationneutral, organization
  8. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 15 December 2009

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel Quinnyes
    • David Amburnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Joan Schlotterbeckyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Leslie Benolielyes
    • Richardson Dilworthyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
  9. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Committee indicated openness to a more open deck (70%+ open) or cantilevered deck design in a future application

    Prior meeting reference: Prior application for contemporary addition to rear ell withdrawn after Architectural Committee comments

    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Andrew Hohnssupport, person
    • Brian Phillipssupport, person
    • Lorna Katz Lawsonoppose, person
    • Society Hill Civic Associationoppose, organization

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  2. Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied

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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  8. Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision

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  10. Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred

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    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  12. Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision

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  14. Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  16. Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  18. Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  19. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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