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VALLEY GREEN INN FAIRMOUNT PARK

5 decisions
Source address
Valley Green Inn, Fairmount Park

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

    Doors to open outward; interior plans to be submitted for review; all original interior trim to be preserved; handrail sketches to be submitted

    Criteria cited
    Public building safetyPreservation of original interior trim
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • D. A. Damblyneutral, person
  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    addition should appear as background structure, elongated design preferred, open-air porch with trellises

    Criteria cited
    Historic characterArchitectural compatibilityGarden integration
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Bob Levysupport, person
    • Gianne Conardsupport, person
    • Irv Shapirosupport, person
  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    trellis in front of addition remain open without solid roof, landscape to rear of Inn remain clear of HVAC or mechanical systems, small structure on roof of addition behind Inn, not visible from public spaces, architects retain present contours of patio roof

    Prior meeting reference: 26 July 1990 and 8 August 1990

    Criteria cited
    Historic site preservationIntegration of new structure with historic contextLandscape preservation
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Friends of the Wissahickonneutral, organization
    • Gianne Conardsupport, person
    • Irv Shapirosupport, person
    • Robert Levysupport, person
    • William Petrauskassupport, person
  4. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Deletion of banquet room, Maintenance of open-air terrace with removable tent cover capability, Possible modification of rear facade contour to accommodate sewer line location, Demolition of later rear addition, Construction of new kitchen, dining room, and rest rooms

    Prior meeting reference: August 1990 approval in concept

    Criteria cited
    Improved designAppropriate site planning
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Gianne Conardsupport, person
    • Irv Shapirosupport, person
  5. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.