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9504 JAMES ST

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Zoned RTA-1Residential/Residential Mixed-Use
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Owner
MCCARTHY BRENDAN
ZIP code
19114
Year built
1987
Market value
$252,900

Historic

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28 decisions
Historic address
4137-4141 MAIN STREET NE CORNER OF JAMES STREET, 2134 STREET. JAMES STREET ENGLISH VILLAGE, 2141 STREET. JAMES STREET, 1220-1222 STREET. JAMES STREET SHARP'SOUTH COURT, 2127 STREET JAMES STREET, 2127 STREET. JAMES STREET, 2201 STREET. JAMES STREET, 701-711 STREET. JAMES STREET, STREET. JAMES STREET, 2134 STREET. JAMES STREET, 2131 STREET JAMES STREET, 2137 STREET. JAMES STREET, 2141 STREET JAMES STREET
Year built
1987
Building description
RES CONDO 2 STY MAS+OTH
Owner
MCCARTHY BRENDAN

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  2. Demolition review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Photographs of structural condition to be submitted for Committee review before recommendation to Commission.

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Structural deteriorationImminent danger
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Hollenbergyes
    • Herbert Levyyes
    • John Dickeyyes
    • Penelope H. Batcheleryes
    • Richard Tyleryes
    • Theodore T. Bartley, Jr.yes

    Testimony

    • Nicholas L. Gianopoulossupport, person

  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Photographs of every facade where work is being performed and scaled/complete architectural drawings required at least ten days before August 29 meeting; staff and Committee to conduct site visit with Ms. Rogel prior to public meeting

    Prior meeting reference: Agreement reached that air conditioner would be removed, wall restored, and permit issued for interior work only

    Vote tally
    Committee voted against making any recommendation; review to be reopened at 29 August Committee meeting
    Criteria cited
    Insufficient documentation (no scaled drawings, missing photographs)Proposed work to all four major facadesDemolition of 1927 two-story addition on Van Pelt Street facadeStability of proposed freestanding walls without foundationDestruction of original fabric (masonry cut for French doors)Sunshine Law requirements for public process
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Bernard Nearyoppose, person
    • Bobbye Burkeoppose, person
    • Center City Residents Association (CCRA), Historic District Committeeoppose, organization
    • Jennifer Goodmanneutral, person
    • Marion Rogelsupport, person

  4. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Deferred pending submission of photographs of every facade and complete, scaled architectural drawings at least 10 days before the 29 August 1995 Architectural Committee meeting; staff and Committee members to meet with applicant on site prior to that meeting

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting of 25 July 1995

    Vote tally
    No vote taken
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Marion Ruth Rogelneutral, person

  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    architects to work with neighborhood group to find mitigation, potential compromise involving restoration of divided casement windows on St. James Street

    Vote tally
    postponed one month
    Criteria cited
    Preservation of built street wallArchitectural completenessBalancing property owner interests
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Bobbye Burkeoppose, person
    • Henry Magazineroppose, person
    • Judith Edenneutral, person
    • Marion Rogelsupport, person
    • William Fisheroppose, person

  6. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Architect to work with neighborhood group to find compromise, Decision postponed for one month to achieve compromise, Architect to meet with Zoning Committee of Center City Residents Association

    Vote tally
    no vote taken
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  7. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Van Pelt Street addition to be reduced to 8' wall (requiring zoning hearing). Existing windows in walls to be partially demolished infilled with matching brick and mortar; existing tile copings to top 8' fence walls. Bracing not visible from public right-of-way. Air conditioner on flat third story roof, not visible from public right-of-way; no mechanical systems in Van Pelt Street yard. No parking of automobiles or motorcycles in Van Pelt Street yard; no impervious covering. No decks. Future window replacements to be historically accurate. French doors on south facade denied; architect to work with Commission staff to source appropriate replacement door fitting the original opening.

    Prior meeting reference: Proposal before Committee in the two previous months (July and August 1995)

    Vote tally
    Voted to recommend approval of reduction of Van Pelt Street addition to 8' wall with second floor french balcony; voted to recommend denial of french doors on south facade with requirement that new doors fit the opening
    Criteria cited
    Compatibility of french doors with original opening size on south facadeNon-matching brick and mortar infill inappropriateVisibility of bracing and mechanical systems from public right-of-wayRequirement for historically accurate window replacementsZoning variance required for 8' garden wall
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Bobbye Burkeneutral, person
    • Center City Residents Association (CCRA)neutral, organization
    • David Feldmansupport, person
    • Judith Edenneutral, person

  8. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Approval of reduction of Van Pelt Street addition to an 8' wall with second floor french balcony. Denial of french doors installed on south facade without permit. Removal of infill and soldier course with replacement of toothed-in brick salvaged from Van Pelt Street addition demolition and installation of new soldier course directly above current doors, which are to be retained. Architect to work with Commission staff to finalize south facade door specifications.

    Prior meeting reference: 26 September 1995 Architectural Committee meeting

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Preservation of historic opening configurationsCompatibility with English Village residential characterAppropriate rehabilitation methodsHistoric precedent in similar buildings
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Arlene Matzkinyes
    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • David Brownleeyes
    • Duane Bumbyes
    • Joseph Jamesyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Susan Rabinovitchyes
    • Wayne Spiloveyes

    Testimony

    • Center City Residents Associationsupport, organization
    • David Feldmansupport, person
    • Marion Ruth Rogelsupport, person

  10. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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  11. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval of new 6/6 double-hung windows on second floor to exactly match original; approval of 6-light casement windows on third floor; denial of double-hung windows on first floor and denial of double-hung windows on third floor (as amended request); staff to review details

    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Nikki Marxsupport, person

  13. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval of planting area with bluestone curb built out to extent shown in designation photograph of 3 May 1995

    Vote tally
    Lattice denied 3-1; pergola and planting box denied unanimously; planting area with bluestone curb approved
    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Bernard Neareysupport, person
    • Elsie Faulconeroppose, person
    • Heather Ascheroppose, person
    • Jules Zacheroppose, person
    • Marion Rogelsupport, person
    • Michael Shafferoppose, person
    • Nikki Marxoppose, person

  15. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Rear addition, decks, and walkway approved provided addition facade is stuccoed; windows and railings at 4139 and 4141 approved provided railings do not project; coupled double-hung one-over-one wood window in existing opening at 4137 approved; staff to review details.

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Mario Prestasupport, person
    • Nelson Batyckisupport, person

  16. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Windows must have black spacer bars; staff to review details.

    Vote tally
    Majority (McCoubrey dissenting in preference for wood windows)
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Dan McCoubreyno

    Testimony

    • Michael Aschersupport, person
    • Tim Kernersupport, person

  17. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Windows must have black spacer bars; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee 22 September 2009

    Vote tally
    unanimous
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel Quinnyes
    • David Amburnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Joan Schlotterbeckyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes

    Testimony

    • Tim Kernersupport, person

  18. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Michael Aschersupport, person
    • Tim Kernersupport, person

  19. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved
    Vote tally
    Unanimous (Consent Agenda)
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel Quinnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Dominique Hawkinsyes
    • Joan Schlotterbeckyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Miles Wilsonyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Susan O. W. Jaffeyes

  20. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Exhaust fan and duct denied; skylight to be hipped not barrel-vaulted; exhaust fan relocated to roof of one-story kitchen addition obviating need for duct; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting of 22 February 2011

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Roofs Guideline
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel Quinnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Dominique Hawkinsyes
    • Joan Schlotterbeckyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Richardson Dilworth IIIyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Susan O.W. Jaffeyes

    Testimony

    • James Campbellsupport, person

  21. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Added stucco layer over existing stucco denied; stuccoing over chimney denied; metal storm door approved; staff to review mock-up patch if owner chooses to patch around windows

    Vote tally
    Committee voted to recommend denial of added stucco layer and chimney stucco, approval of storm door
    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Tim Kernersupport, person

  22. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Elsbeth Brownsupport, person
    • Steven Cohensupport, person

  23. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Prior meeting reference: 27 September 2016 Architectural Committee meeting

    Vote tally
    Not explicitly recorded; staff recommendation of denial, per prior Committee recommendation
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Steven Cohensupport, person

  24. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Prior meeting reference: Similar application previously submitted and withdrawn; Architectural Committee 27 September 2016 recommended denial

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Standards 2Standards 9
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Steven Cohensupport, person

  25. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval of addition with revised, sloped and lowered roofline; denial of deck and modification to second-floor window. Staff to review details.

    Prior meeting reference: Prior month's application reviewed by Architectural Committee

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Amy Steinneutral, person
    • Ben Sabaghsupport, person
    • Nan Guttermanneutral, person
    • Rudy D'Alessandroneutral, person
    • Suzanne Pentzneutral, person

  26. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Revised sloped and lowered roofline approved; deck and modification to second-floor window denied; door to deck to look more like French doors replaced

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 15 November 2016

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Antonio Fiol-Silvayes
    • Anuj Guptayes
    • Betty Turneryes
    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • Emily Coopermanyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Michael Finkyes
    • R. David Schaafyes
    • Rachel Royeryes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Steven Hartneryes

    Testimony

    • Ben Sabaghsupport, person

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  1. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Nov 12, 2021
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  2. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Feb 10, 2017
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Dec 9, 2016
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  4. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Nov 15, 2016
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  5. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Nov 10, 2016
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  6. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Oct 25, 2016
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  7. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Sep 27, 2016
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  8. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Mar 22, 2011
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  9. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Mar 11, 2011
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  10. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Aug 13, 2010
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  11. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 27, 2010
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  12. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Oct 9, 2009
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  13. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Sep 22, 2009
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  14. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Feb 24, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  15. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 9, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  16. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Apr 29, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  17. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Sep 13, 2002
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  18. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Aug 27, 2002
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  19. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — May 28, 2002
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  20. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jan 10, 2001
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  21. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Oct 11, 1995
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  22. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Sep 26, 1995
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  23. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Sep 13, 1995
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  24. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Aug 29, 1995
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  25. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Aug 9, 1995
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  26. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 25, 1995
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  27. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — May 15, 1985
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  28. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Oct 27, 1959
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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