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RIDGELAND MANSION

6 decisions
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Ridgeland Mansion

Decision timeline

Decisions, votes, testimony, and links back to source minutes.

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Wooden ramp approved (not concrete/stucco); front porch may be raised but only behind columns; enclosure of rear porch approved in concept only — details required for final approval; parking lots approved; outside fire escape deferred for future presentation

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Amy Freitagsupport, person
    • Constance Caunosupport, person
    • James Ruckmannsupport, person

  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Wood supports for glass to be painted to match background, not highlighted like porch columns

    Prior meeting reference: Final drawings reviewed at this meeting, implying prior submissions

    Vote tally
    approved by committee vote
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Amy Freitagsupport, person
    • Connie Cainosupport, person
    • James Ruckmannsupport, person

  4. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Final porch glazing design approved; all members wood and completely removable. Zoning variance for office use not yet obtained.

    Prior meeting reference: Glazing condition of prior Commission approval

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    ReversibilityWood members completely removable
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Arlene Matzkinsupport, person
    • Robert Barnettneutral, person

  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Prior meeting reference: Committee and Commission had previously approved glazing of porch with wood stiles and framing.

    Criteria cited
    Improvement over previously approved designGlazing remains removable
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • City of Philadelphiasupport, organization
    • James Ruckmansupport, person