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227-31 S 6TH ST

OPA 88803557016 linked recordsCouncil district 1

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Zoned CMX-4Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
BERGER DARREN S
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1900
Market value
$3,000,000

Historic

Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.

14 decisions
Historic address
231 SOUTH SIXTH STREET, LIPPINCOTT BUILDING WASHINGTON SQUARE, 227 SOUTH 6TH STREET (LIPPINCOTT BUILDING), 227-31 SOUTH 6TH STREET (LIPPINCOTT BUILDING), 227 SOUTH 6TH STREET, 227 SOUTH 6TH STREET LIPPINCOTT BUILDING
Year built
1900
Building description
RES CONDO 4 STY MASONRY
Owner
BERGER DARREN S / BERGER ELLEN L

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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  2. Other

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Prior meeting reference: Referenced as another work by architect William B. Pritchett

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  3. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied
    Vote tally
    unanimous
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Carolyn Wischmannyes
    • Michael Sklaroffyes

  4. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Conceptual approval of option #1 (two setback floors with vertical walls and flat-appearing roofs), subject to a mock-up to determine the addition's visibility, scale and amount of setback needed.

    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Carl Primaverasupport, person
    • Cecil Bakersupport, person
    • Eric Leightonsupport, person
    • Jay Cramnersupport, person

  6. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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  7. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Handicap ramp approved with 6 or 7 inch rise for new landing; interior courtyard approved; mechanical/elevator rooms approved at roof without catwalks; changes to 6th Street elevation approved; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Prior Committee and Commission meeting where lower door and other elements were previously reviewed and partially approved

    Vote tally
    majority
    Criteria cited
    Accessibility guidelineRoofing guidelines
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Cecil Bakersupport, person
    • Jay G. Crammersupport, person
    • Steven Vernersupport, person

  8. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Ramp with 6 or 7 inch rise for new landing approved; courtyard approved; mechanical rooms at roof without catwalks approved; changes to 6th Street elevation approved; one ladder for Fire Department roof access required per L&I examiner

    Prior meeting reference: Previous application approved by Architectural Committee and Commission

    Vote tally
    7 yes, 1 abstain
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Perriyes
    • Duane Bumbyes
    • Gary Hackyes
    • Joseph Jamesyes
    • Michael Sklaroffabstain
    • Norman Tissianyes
    • Thomas Kilkennyyes
    • Thomas Sugrueyes

    Testimony

    • Stephen Vernersupport, person

  9. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Final approval of all windows except those in arched openings on Locust Street facade; conceptual approval of operable windows in arched Locust Street openings with details to return to Committee; simulated-divided-lights and material change to wood acceptable

    Prior meeting reference: Previously approved single-pane fixed windows in arched openings in middle of Locust Street facade

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Cecil Bakersupport, person
    • James C. Gibsonsupport, person
    • Michael E. Merklesupport, person
    • Ned Burnssupport, person
    • Ned d'Entremontsupport, person

  11. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Cecil Bakersupport, person
    • Morris Chomitzoppose, person
    • Stephen Vernersupport, person

  13. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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  14. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Modifications approved provided screen's slope follows slope of roofline; walls to slope from 8 feet at building wall to 6 feet at railing, covered in stucco.

    Prior meeting reference: Original Commission approval of penthouse

    Vote tally
    unanimous
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Joseph Jamesyes
    • Kathleen Murrayyes
    • Michael Sklaroffrecused
    • Mr. Levyrecused
    • Norman Tissianyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Thomas Sugrueyes
    • Vincent Riverayes
    • Warren Huffyes

    Testimony

    • Daniela Voithsupport, person
    • Steve Vernersupport, person

Linked public records

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  1. Linked by parcel number
    Rental license 896673 at 227-31 S 6TH ST
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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  2. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 493501 — 227-31 S 6TH ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Feb 11, 2005
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  4. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 27, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  5. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 9, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionwithdrawn
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  6. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 29, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  7. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 11, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  8. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 24, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  9. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Dec 13, 2002
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  10. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Nov 26, 2002
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  11. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — May 28, 2002
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  12. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Sep 12, 2001
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  13. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Aug 28, 2001
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  14. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Mar 14, 2001
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  15. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Committee on Historic Designation — Nov 17, 1981
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  16. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Dec 19, 1963
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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