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249 S VAN PELT ST

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Zoned RSA-5Residential/Residential Mixed-Use
Owner
MERZ JON F
ZIP code
19103
Year built
1871
Market value
$1,515,400

Historic

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8 decisions
Historic address
249 SOUTH. VAN PELT STREET, 249 SOUTH VAN PELT STREET
Year built
1871
Building description
ROW W/GAR 3 STY MASONRY
Owner
MERZ JON F / POUNCEY CLAIRE L

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Plans altered to show three-pane doors in center bay window of second floor; 4/4 panes in flanking windows; squared off rather than round moldings on carriage door; more brick-like color for masonry. Staff to approve paint, window and millwork details.

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Jon Merzsupport, person
  2. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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    Recorded conditions

    If approved: different cladding material to be substituted for brick

    Vote tally
    2 voted to recommend denial; 2 voted to recommend approval in concept
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • Dominique Hawkinsno
    • Nan Guttermanyes
    • Suzanne Pentzno

    Testimony

    • Andrew Lengelsupport, person
    • John Hayessupport, person
    • Jonathan Merzsupport, person
  4. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    In-concept approval only; a more appropriate material must be substituted for the proposed red brick cladding on the front facade of the addition

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Anuj Guptayes
    • Betty Turneryes
    • Dan Quinnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Dominique Hawkinsyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Richardson Dilworth IIIyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes

    Testimony

    • Andrew Lengelsupport, person
    • John Hayessupport, person
    • Jonathan Merzsupport, person
  5. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved
    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Anuj Guptayes
    • Betty Turneryes
    • Dan Quinnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Dominique Hawkinsyes
    • JoAnn Jonesyes
    • Joseph Palantinoyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Seven-foot setback

    Prior meeting reference: 2012 Architectural Committee meeting

  7. Informational

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Prior meeting reference: Cited as approved precedent in 2108 Sansom St application

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  1. L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  2. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  12. L&I appealsgranted
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  15. Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  17. Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision

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  19. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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