Demolition reviewDeferred
- Criteria cited
- Market exists for reuseLack of feasible rehabilitationFinancial burden to owner
Votes and testimony
Testimony
- John Lallysupport, person
- Robert Herdsupport, person
Property profile
136 S FRONT ST
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Zoned CMX-3Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
- Owner
- SMITH STEPHEN H
- ZIP code
- 19106
- Year built
- 2017
- Market value
- $2,740,000
Historic
Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.
- Historic address
- 103-105 WALNUT STREET 107-109 WALNUT STREET 117 WALNUT STREET AND 136 SOUTH. FRONT STREET, 136 SOUTH FRONT STREET (ELISHA WEBB CHANDLERY), 136 SOUTH. FRONT STREET, 136 SOUTH FRONT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA, 136 SOUTH FRONT STREET
- Year built
- 2017
- Building description
- ROW W/GAR 4 STY MASONRY
- Owner
- SMITH STEPHEN H / KURTZ ELLEN M
- Demolition reviewDeferred
- Criteria cited
- Section 7(f) of the historic preservation ordinance (financial hardship / reasonable adaptive use)
Votes and testimony
Testimony
- Board of Revision of Taxesneutral, organization
- Jane Quigleyneutral, person
- John Taxinsupport, person
- Penelope H. Batcheleroppose, person
- Philadelphia Redevelopment Authorityneutral, organization
- Tom Kellyneutral, person
- NominationDeferred
- Demolition reviewDeferred
- Criteria cited
- Financial hardship claimRare example of ships chandlery18th and early 19th century architectural fabricPrior notice of historic designation at auction
Votes and testimony
Testimony
- Herbert W. Levyoppose, person
- John Taxinsupport, person
- Michael Stacksupport, person
- Patricia Elkissupport, person
- Stephen Feldmansupport, person
- Demolition reviewDeferred
- Vote tally
- Carried
- Criteria cited
- Section (7)(f) of the preservation ordinanceIndependent consultant evaluation required for demolition application report
Votes and testimony
Testimony
- Bookbinder's Restaurantsupport, organization
- Michael Stacksupport, person
- Demolition reviewNo decision
- Vote tally
- No formal vote recorded in minutes provided
- Criteria cited
- Economic hardship provisions of the OrdinanceHistoric significance of the Elisha Webb buildingSelf-induced hardship doctrineAwareness of historic designation at time of purchaseAuction price vs. fair market valueEconomic feasibility of rehabilitationParking needs and business viability of Old Original Bookbinders
Votes and testimony
Testimony
- Albert Taxinsupport, person
- Barbara Kaplanoppose, person
- Caroline Golaboppose, person
- David Brownleeoppose, person
- James Tayounsupport, person
- Jason Nathanoppose, person
- John Streetsupport, person
- M. Richard Cohenoppose, person
- Michael Stacksupport, person
- Old City Civic Associationoppose, organization
- Roger Prichardoppose, person
- Steve Feldmansupport, person
- NominationDeferred
- Demolition reviewDeferred
- Vote tally
- unanimous
Votes and testimony
Votes
- Barbara Kaplanyes
- Caroline Golabyes
- Charles Finneyyes
- David Brownleeyes
- David Hollenbergyes
- Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
- James Cuoratoyes
- Reverend William B. Thompsonyes
- Scott Wildsyes
- William L. Brownyes
Testimony
- Michael Stackneutral, person
- Demolition reviewDenied
- Vote tally
- 6-3 to deny (3 voted to approve demolition)
- Criteria cited
- Historic designation of buildingLast remaining structure of its type in the area (18th century waterfront industry)Significance to Independence National Historic Park Area FEconomic viability arguments (applicant)Applicant's prior knowledge of historic designation at time of purchase
Votes and testimony
Votes
- Barbara Kaplanyes
- Christine Washingtonyes
- David Brownleeyes
- David Hollenbergyes
- Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
- James Cuoratono
- John F. Streetno
- William B. Thompsonyes
- William L. Brownno
Testimony
- Barbara Kaplanoppose, person
- Bill Brookoveroppose, person
- Howard Kitselloppose, person
- Independence National Historic Parkoppose, organization
- John Mitkussupport, person
- John Taxinsupport, person
- Michael Stacksupport, person
- Old City Civic Associationoppose, organization
- Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
- Roger T. Prichardoppose, person
- OtherApproved
- Vote tally
- Unanimous
- Criteria cited
- Section 5.5.c.1 of the Historical Commission's Rules and Regulations
Votes and testimony
Votes
- Bruce Lavertyyes
- Hyman Myersyes
- Janet Kleinyes
- Thomas Sugrueyes
- Warren Huffyes
Testimony
- James Molinarisupport, person
- Richard Astreltasupport, person
- NominationDeferred
- NominationApproved
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