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226-28 S 4TH ST

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Zoned RM-1Residential/Residential Mixed-Use
Owner
FORMAN FAMILY REALTY LP
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1860
Market value
$4,422,800

Historic

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17 decisions
Historic address
230 SOUTH. 4TH STREET, 226 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, 230 SOUTH. FOURTH STREET, 230 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, 228 SOUTH. 4TH STREET, 226-228 SOUTH. 4TH STREET, 226 SOUTH. FOURTH STREET, 226-28 SOUTH 4TH STREET, 226 SOUTH. 4TH STREET, 228 SOUTH. FOURTH STREET, 228 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
Year built
1860
Building description
ROW W/GAR 3 STY MASONRY
Owner
FORMAN FAMILY REALTY LP

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Remove all tin work before third drawing. Builder to remove all tin from bulk window and upper windows. Restore frontispiece based on insurance survey evidence and photographic record. Incorporate photograph of 236 Spruce Street (Wharton House) in third submission.

    Criteria cited
    ArchitecturalHistoricalIntegrityRestoration
  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Builder must order 7'3" door with four panels to match door of 336 Spruce Street

  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Roof to slip design; omit voussoirs; simplify cornice to resemble 218-220 S. Fourth Street; retain present doorway; follow Redevelopment Authority specifications for second storey windows (view 530 Spruce); consider full balcony design resembling that which was on house south of the Athenaeum

    Criteria cited
    Redevelopment Authority specificationsHistorical precedent
  4. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    backbuildings demolition query to be reviewed when restoration plans submitted, authentic restoration would require addition of fourth floor removed years ago

    Criteria cited
    Authentic restoration standards
  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    backbuildings demolition query to be reviewed when restoration plans submitted

    Criteria cited
    Authentic restoration standards
  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Removal of back building portion and replacement with garage and roof garden will require Zoning variance, 110% use of yardspace not permitted, Drawings for restoration of building to be submitted

    Criteria cited
    Commission agrees in principle with proposed modifications
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Dean G. Holmes Perkinsneutral, person
  7. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approved in general, Both buildings (228 and adjacent) to be drawn side by side for comparison, Work not to begin until this is done

  8. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Present submission to be discarded, Next drawing should be similar to that submitted for 229 S. with modification of details, Lower the height of the building at the 3-4 floor level, Use details of doorway similar to that at Locust Street

    Prior meeting reference: 229 S. Fourth Street

  9. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Criteria cited
    Careful work and extensive research at the site
  10. Demolition review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    section of backbuilding from stairwell to end of kitchen to be demolished for garden

  11. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

  12. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    1835 shutters and door may remain; shutters to match should be hung at upper windows; fine panelling must be preserved

  13. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Parking area, garage with deck, and doors approved with staff to review details. Demolition of rear ell and replacement of rear wall with curtain wall denied.

    Prior meeting reference: Commission previously approved rear dormer and garage with roof deck in earlier submissions

    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Jay Tackettsupport, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Preservation Allianceoppose, organization
    • Rebecca Stoloffneutral, person
    • Society Hill Civic Associationneutral, organization
  14. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Specific cornice proposed (three-step) is denied; revised two-step cornice to be approved with staff review. Front door design to be worked out with staff. Side door details including frame and transom bar to be verified with staff. Chimney to be rebuilt using salvaged brick.

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • Herbert Levyyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Suzanne Pentzyes
    • Vincent Riverayes

    Testimony

    • Frank Rapasardisupport, person
    • Martin Jay Tackettsupport, person
  15. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Cornice to be repaired rather than replaced wherever possible; no portion of cornice to be removed for downspout accommodation. Applicants to provide detailed photographs of rear cornice area and work with staff on appropriate plan. Staff to review all details.

    Prior meeting reference: Commission previously approved demolition of rear ell at 228

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • Herbert Levyyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Suzanne Pentzyes
    • Vincent Riverayes

    Testimony

    • Frank Rapasardisupport, person
    • Martin Jay Tackettsupport, person
  16. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Prior meeting reference: Approved approximately 12 years prior to October 2019 meeting; removal of rear ell from 228 S. 4th St approved when houses at 226 and 228 were combined

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Michael Formansupport, person

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