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Historical Commission
Request to remove from National Register by Housing Director due to Market East Project conflict; Commission to consult with Advisory Council
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Commission to send letter to City Planning Commission proposing retention for bus terminal use, Structure requires underpinning during Center City Commuter Connection Tunnel construction
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Working drawings required for committee and commission final review before final approval
Historical Commission
trained and head house
Prior meeting reference: Committee on Certification recommendation
Committee on Historic Designation
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Committee authorized historian to negotiate with Market Street East Corporation and others to persuade Reading Company to accept certification
Prior meeting reference: Commission received Reading Company reply on 20 June 1980 to its letter of 28 May 1980; referred to Committee at October Commission meeting
Historical Commission
Commission to begin negotiations with Market Street East Corporation and others to persuade Reading Company to accept certification
Prior meeting reference: 2 October 1980
Historical Commission
Prior meeting reference: Prior objection to certification withdrawn
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Staff to explore possibility of structure's reuse; if feasible, request extension for compliance with Department of Licenses and Inspections violation
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Phase 3 of rehabilitation project; includes restoration of Headhouse and remainder of exterior and ground floor areas owned by Reading Company only; modified cornice with 2.5-foot projection instead of original 4-foot projection; fire escape removal scheduled; new wood storefronts on Market Street; all existing wood windows, frames, sash, sills and interior trim to be retained and restored; interior storm windows to be installed on second through ninth floors. Southwest corner of project to be restudied and revised construction details to be submitted for further review.
Prior meeting reference: Third phase of rehabilitation project
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Scheme B approved with flat transom design
Prior meeting reference: 12 June 1985
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Phase 1 only: installation of air conditioning system with vents above doors
Historical Commission
Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee Meeting, 8 October 1987
Historical Commission
Historical Commission
expansion to south side of Filbert Street; four fire stairs to intrude into four corners of market area; service dock in southeast corner; tenants relocated during construction then returned to original stalls or alternative stall; retention of special character of market; iron columns require structural reinforcement and fireproofing
Prior meeting reference: 21 November 1988 Architectural Committee Report
Historical Commission
Submission of additional information and materials required before final approval; introduction of ballroom and function rooms within north end of trainshed; establishment of visual link between headhouse and trainshed; introduction of four fire stairs and service area within market area north of Filbert Street; reconstruction of central skylight and clerestories with maximization of skylight area; rehabilitation of exterior of trainshed and structural stabilization of deteriorated building fabric; ceiling of ballroom kept away from trainshed arches; approximately four bays of original trainshed remain completely open on interior; south wall of shed reopened to original appearance; north wall of trainshed remain glazed; link between headhouse and train shed opened for visual accessibility; market expanded to south side of Filbert Street; tenants relocated during construction
Prior meeting reference: 21 November 1988 Architectural Committee Report
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Reconsideration of circular form of facade and floor pattern to develop less centrally focused design, Possibility of turning floor pattern design over to an artist, Periodic updates on design development
Prior meeting reference: December 1988 Historical Commission meeting - five items approved in concept
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
1) Placement of exhaust fans behind parapet on west side of train shed; 2) Retention and restoration of the original storefront in the southwest corner of the Market facing Filbert Street; 3) Placement of the stairwell proposed for the southwest quadrant in a location which will not intrude upon the 12th Street entrance or destroy the original storefront on Filbert Street; 4) Exploration of alternatives for fire protection to the proposed wrapping of the iron columns and beams.
Historical Commission
Placement of exhaust fans behind parapet on west side of train shed; retention and restoration of original storefront in southwest corner facing Filbert Street; placement of stairwell in southwest quadrant so as not to intrude upon 12th Street entrance or destroy original storefront on Filbert Street; exploration of fire protection alternatives to wrapping iron columns and beams.
Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 30 November 1989
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Design entry to bridge align with meeting rail of Terminal sash; underside of bridge not fall below top of granite on Terminal; flat roof preferred over vaulted roof; special care to materials and design of Terminal side of bridge; glazing placement to prevent pigeon roosting; consideration of butt glazing
Prior meeting reference: Part of ongoing conceptual design review; Architectural Committee of Art Commission considered design favorably
Historical Commission
Approval in concept with design recommendations: retain top gabled light monitor ('doghouse'); skylight to be uniform width; allow natural light through lower roof clerestories; north elevation historic glass wall to replicate south elevation; former train entrance level to use black panels to appear as opening; south elevation to be historically restored; ballroom facade mass reduced and curvature added; reduce size and number of false ceiling elements for maximum shed view; elevator pylons to reflect function; fountains in renderings to be deleted; retain existing openings between trainshed and headhouse; discourage creation of second arch; complete palette of finishes and colors to be presented at future meeting; measured drawings to be submitted to HABS; architect to consult Eric DeLone; interior roof trusses need not replicate original black; exterior grey band demarcation of trusses discouraged pending sample review; goose-neck ducts for SEPTA and small ventilation units for Market commended
Prior meeting reference: 14 December 1988 conceptual approval; November 1989 conceptual approval for Reading Terminal Market; Report of Architectural Committee, 25 April 1991
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Restoration of yellow brick and cast-iron components, Restoration of coping and existing ornament, Wooden sash and frames to be painted dark and light brown respectively, Missing finials to be replaced in fiberglass with faux-copper finish if budget available, North wall to appear similar to south wall, Exterior colors and treatments approved, Interior marble floor and terraces for Grand Hall submitted, New pine planks to be stained to match older ones, Committee deferred recommendation on truss color treatment and requested samples comparing black versus beige alternatives
Prior meeting reference: December 1988, November 1989, May 1991
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Committee voted to recommend approval of revised design; design revised to address previous concerns regarding roof structure and junction with Terminal
Prior meeting reference: 1990 approval in concept
Historical Commission
connection with Terminal must be carefully designed, revised design with grey-painted metal tube and green-tinted glass
Prior meeting reference: previous approval in concept by Kelly/Maiello Architects
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Job specifications enumerated in architects' letter of 16 December 1991 shall be incorporated into the record, Comprehensive key illustrating scope of work in the Market to be provided, Review by Pennsylvania Bureau for Historic Preservation, Coordination with Health Department regarding health code concerns
Historical Commission
architects returning to drawing board; revised plans and further information to be submitted to Commission and other agencies
Historical Commission
revision of plans to preserve historic fabric while accommodating merchants' interests in changing stalls
Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting held 26 December 1991
Historical Commission
plans to be reviewed by staff and presented to Architectural Committee
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Approval incorporating all preceding comments and specific recommendations: shelving and bean bins at Margerum's rebuilt in wood; backboard and counters from Godshall's moved and reinstalled intact at New Moyer's stand; Down Home Diner exterior walls faced with enamel-faced metal panels; non-historic stalls rebuilt using plastic laminate; detailed review of non-historic features delegated to staff
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Approval contingent on: staff review of proposed brick to match 12th Street wall; historically appropriate lettering at all sign locations; restoration of wall south of Filbert Street to replicate original as seen on north side
Prior meeting reference: Previously approved some plans for this project
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Approval contingent on: consultation with individual merchants regarding proposed color and pattern schemes; use of white as field color for patterns; toothing together brick at joints to reduce contrast between old and new materials; replacement of ocular windows with row of transom lights on new mezzanine above Fisher's Treats
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Revised lighting and audio grid for ballroom, Glazing of south wall of ballroom and space above it with preference for soffit solution under truss with glazing behind if feasible and within budget, Removal of SEPTA ducts and louvers from Twelfth Street elevation and restoration of Twelfth Street facade, Glazing of vertical clerestory of the monitor (dog house) above Grand Hall
Prior meeting reference: Multiple previous submissions referenced regarding ballroom treatment, first scheme with ceiling affording view of truss system and glass wall, revised scheme with solid ceiling and solid wall subsequently recommended to have glass wall instead
Historical Commission
Kelly/Maiello: staff approval of proposed brick for exterior facade work; historically appropriate sign lettering throughout. McDowell Associates: consult merchants on color/pattern schemes; use white tile field on non-historic stalls; tooth new brick flooring to reduce contrast; replace proposed octagonal windows with row of transom lights. Saxon/Capers: detailed review of non-historic features delegated to staff; historically appropriate sign lettering throughout. All firms: use historically appropriate sign lettering in all locations.
Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 29 April 1992; prior Commission approvals of some plans
Historical Commission
Simplified lighting/sound grid for ballroom ceiling; open view to shed trusses; sound/environment control glass wall at south end of ballroom; removal of SEPTA ductwork and louvers from Twelfth Street elevation with restoration of that zone; glazing of vertical clerestory of upper monitor (dog house) above Grand Hall
Prior meeting reference: Special Meeting of the Architectural Committee, 8 June 1992; prior Commission approvals of some plans
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
replace modern metal and glass storefront, new storefront to look virtually the same as existing, deeper metal mullions for wind load safety
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Prior meeting reference: previous meeting approved glass wall cantilever concept
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
mesh netting option recommended, netting to span bays over Filbert Street
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
committee requested cost information for restoration planning
Historical Commission
work should proceed as previously approved, proposals for restoration of molded brick facade to be considered in future
Prior meeting reference: previously approved
Historical Commission
replacement storefront to look virtually the same as existing, deeper metal mullions to adequately carry wind load
Historical Commission
glass curtain wall to be built straight up and to the south of the truss, architects to manipulate mullion pattern of glass near ceiling, lighting scheme to increase visibility through glass
Prior meeting reference: previous meeting approved glass wall cantilever solution concept
Historical Commission
mesh bird netting to cover eastern facade of train shed spanning bays over Filbert Street
Historical Commission
Authority to retain idea of free-standing enclosed restaurant building at location, Commission members and staff to work on finding way to rebuild the diner
Historical Commission
Below stone belt course: wall must remain completely original brick; Above belt course: old brick may be removed and wall rebuilt in new brick; salvaged old bricks should be used to repair lower section
Historical Commission
Dividing wall between grand court and ball room must be constructed completely of glass as originally conceived
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Sign placement at corner of 12th and Filbert Streets approved; a study to be undertaken to address overall exterior Market signage
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Committee members to visit site before rendering opinion on Filbert Street lights; drawings of 12th Street fixtures more in keeping with character of Terminal building requested, including connection details
Prior meeting reference: First time Committee has seen this project
Historical Commission
Referred back to Architectural Committee for resolution of design issues; half-scale renderings of original and simplified bracket designs to be presented; Streets Department to be contacted regarding federal grant funding review
Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting prior to 391st Stated Meeting
Historical Commission
Sign placement accepted at corner of 12th and Filbert; study to be undertaken to address exterior Market signage; sign must also be reviewed and approved by other City agencies including the Art Commission
Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting prior to 391st Stated Meeting
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
No lighting approved for 12th Street facade - first preference; holes to be covered with diamond-shaped plates, If 12th Street must be lit: require design proposal that enhances building character, Streets Department to hire historical consultant for design, Oversized RLM fixture to be located for Filbert Street, On-site mockup of oversized RLM fixture to be prepared, Filbert Street hanging fixtures to have lengthened stems, Committee to visit site to view mockup
Prior meeting reference: 391st Meeting of Commission; required Applicant to return with proposal
Historical Commission
Filbert Street fixtures approved. For 12th Street facade: commission approved concept of installing ornamental/decorative bracket lighting fixtures. Committee had recommended no lighting for 12th Street facade, with holes drilled without permission to be covered. As second preference, Committee recommended requiring Streets Department to hire historical consultant for design. Authority's board authorized limited expenditure for simplification, not complete redesign. Power to be drawn from and maintained by Streets Department.
Prior meeting reference: 391st Stated Meeting (8 February 1995) - proposal returned to Architectural Committee for further consideration at 28 February meeting
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Ten rows of 10 inch high baffles to be installed via helicopter, 3/4 inch gap between roof and baffles for meltflow
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Prior meeting reference: design guidelines drawn up at beginning of market renovations
Historical Commission
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Flat hanging sign over Filbert Street to be used instead of curved signs; details of structure and attachment to be refined in a more complete submission; SEPTA signage should use projecting sign on 12th Street south of Filbert Street
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Glass in clerestory on northern wall; cornice reduced in size and aligned with horizontal muntins of exterior windows; staff to review and approve details
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Approval of proposed signage; its height and size will serve as the model for any additional signage applicants appearing before the Committee and Commission.
Prior meeting reference: 13 December 2000 Commission meeting recommended approval of a box sign with logo lettering
Architectural Committee
Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.
Sign mounted in mortar joints or existing holes; sign lowered to expose top course of stone.
Historical Commission
Sign mounted in mortar joints or existing holes
Historical Commission
Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting of 22 February 2011
Historical Commission
Staff to review details; mezzanine windows to be articulated; glazing in demonstration kitchen treated for safety
Prior meeting reference: Historical Commission reviewed and approved in-concept on 11 February 2011
Historical Commission
Staff to review details
Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 24 May 2011
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