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100 CHESTNUT ST

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Zoned CMX-3Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
Owner
JAR WATERFRONT II LP
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1857
Market value
$2,568,800

Historic

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18 decisions
Historic address
110-112 SOUTH FRONT STREET, 50 SOUTH. FRONT STREET, 100 CHESTNUT STREET, 110-112 SOUTH. FRONT STREET, 108 SOUTH FRONT STREET, 110-112 SOUTH FRONT STREET NW CORNER OF IONIC STREET, 36-46 48 AND 50 SOUTH. FRONT STREET; 103 107 111 CHESTNUT STREET; 37-41 LETITIA STREET, 100-102 CHESTNUT STREET AND 108 SOUTH FRONT STREET
Year built
1857
Building description
APTS 5-50 UNITS MASONRY
Owner
JAR WATERFRONT II LP

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Grade to remain unchanged, Repair to conform with I&T building violation notice

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Al Sarowitxneutral, person
    • Walter R. Livingstonsupport, person
  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Window hoods identified as Victorian addition and can be eliminated if desired. Reopen window at 106 North Front Street to match south bay window. Penelope Batcheler to contact Mardama Thomas concerning various details.

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Craig Hatelysupport, person
    • David Portersupport, person
    • Sean O'Sheasupport, person
  3. Demolition review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Committee recommended applicants provide: (1) engineer's cost estimate for partial demolition with rehabilitation of first three floors; (2) realistic cost estimates for total rehabilitation and total demolition; (3) economic feasibility and return on investment figures for each option; (4) description of insurance proceeds from both fires; Committee noted consensus that first three floors and cartway are most important aspects to preserve

    Criteria cited
    Historic district integrityStreetscape preservationEconomic feasibility
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • George R. Zacharkowsupport, person
    • Historic Landmarks for Livingoppose, organization
    • Mimi Dubieloppose, person
    • Old City Civic Associationoppose, organization
    • Richard W. Thomoppose, person
  4. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Selective demolition authorized only to abate imminently dangerous conditions; to be conducted under oversight of Department of Licenses & Inspections and Philadelphia Historical Commission; objective is to preserve as much historical fabric as possible; owners may petition under hardship provisions of ordinance for remaining structure

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 30 December 1993

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Building designated by Philadelphia Historical Commission for association with historic PhiladelphiaUnique architectural elements including cartwayDocument of mode of development before the railroadImminently dangerous classification by Department of Licenses & Inspections (July 1993) following two firesPublic safetyObjective of preserving as much historical fabric as possibleAbatement of imminently dangerous conditionsLast remaining intact block on Old City's Front StreetFinancial hardship provisions of the ordinance
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Arlene Matzkinyes
    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • Bennett Levinyes
    • Carmen Torres-Rodriguezyes
    • David Brownleeyes
    • Louis Einhornyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Stephanie Wolfyes
    • Wayne Spiloveyes

    Testimony

    • Barbara Kaplanneutral, person
    • Bennett Levinneutral, person
    • David Brownleeneutral, person
    • George R. Zacharkowsupport, person
    • Heather A. Cicalesesupport, person
    • Louis Einhornneutral, person
    • Milton Marksoppose, person
    • Old City Civic Associationoppose, organization
    • Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Richard Tylerneutral, person
    • Richard W. Thomoppose, person
    • Scott Wildsneutral, person
  5. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Permit required least amount of demolition possible; first floor elements to be marked and rebuilt at site within six months; damaged elements to be repaired or replaced

    Criteria cited
    Demolition permit stipulation for least demolition possible for building and element preservation
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • David Brownleeoppose, person
    • Richard W. Thomoppose, person
    • Robert Solvibileneutral, person
  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Criteria cited
    Security from trespassersPracticality of bulkhead door given trash removal needs
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Bill Linksupport, person
    • Historic Landmarks for Livingsupport, organization
    • Mimi Dubielsupport, person
  7. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Owner must erect a small building (e.g. Butler building) to house and protect stone columns and entablature resting on treated wood supports; staff to approve details

    Prior meeting reference: Commission previously approved demolition with condition to retain and re-erect stone columns and entablature within six months

    Vote tally
    Approved; Suzanne Pentz and J. William Cornell abstained
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • J. William Cornellabstain
    • Suzanne Pentzabstain

    Testimony

    • Frank DiCiannisupport, person
    • Michael Mattionisupport, person
  8. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

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  9. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Any new construction must reuse historic materials as required by the Commission in 1997

    Prior meeting reference: January 1994 Commission approval of partial demolition; 1997 Commission approval of dismantling stone pieces with conditions; December 2003 foundation permit

    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Independence National Historical Park (INHP)oppose, organization
    • Jerry Rollersupport, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • John Koleasupport, person
    • Richard DiMarcosupport, person
  10. Other

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

  11. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Legalize foundation permit and approve building permit for proposed 15-story building; changes to Ionic Street approved

    Prior meeting reference: Commission approved demolition of upper four stories January 1994; Commission approved dismantling of stone pieces with conditions in 1997; Old City Historic District designation considered and adopted 2003

    Vote tally
    5 to 2, with two abstentions
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Perriabstain
    • Joseph Jamesno
    • Nathaniel Parksyes
    • Norman Tissianabstain
    • Norman Tissianyes
    • Scott Wildsno
    • Thomas Sugrueyes
    • Vincent Riverayes
    • Warren Huffyes

    Testimony

    • Carl Primaverasupport, person
    • Jerry Rollersupport, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Joseph Jamesoppose, person
    • National Park Serviceoppose, organization
    • Norman Tissianneutral, person
    • Robert Powerssupport, person
    • Scott Wildsoppose, person
    • Thomas Sugruesupport, person
  12. Other

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Jerry Rollerneutral, person
  13. Demolition review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Criteria cited
    §14-2007(7)(j)
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes

    Testimony

    • Bob Spearsupport, person
    • Carl Primaverasupport, person
    • Cecil Bakersupport, person
    • Eric Leightonsupport, person
    • Harvey Spearsupport, person
    • Joe Schiavooppose, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Marsha Bacaloppose, person
    • Robert Powerssupport, person
  14. Demolition review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Committee suggested applicant stabilize buildings immediately

    Prior meeting reference: Committee on Financial Hardship meeting scheduled within the week; recommendation to be forwarded to Commission at 8 December 2006 meeting

    Criteria cited
    14-2007(7)(j)
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Alan Dinenbergsupport, person
    • Carl Primaverasupport, person
    • Harry Spearsupport, person
    • Harvey Spearsupport, person
    • Joe Gracisupport, person
    • Joe Schiavooppose, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Ken Smutssupport, person
    • Old City Civic Associationoppose, organization
    • Preservation Allianceoppose, organization
    • Richard DeMarcosupport, person
    • Robert Powerssupport, person
  15. Demolition review

    Document type: CFH

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Committee recommends tabling for 60 days to allow applicant to amend and resubmit complete application

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee previously reviewed earlier development proposals

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Financial hardshipNo attempt made to sell the property as required by RulesNo appraisal providedCost estimates appear inflated and internally inconsistentNo allowance for historic tax creditsApplication incompleteBuilding individually designated 1976 and contributing to Old City Historic District
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • James Brown IVyes
    • Kafi Lindsayyes
    • Michael Sklaroffyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Vincent Riverayes

    Testimony

    • Carl Primaverasupport, person
    • Fred Baumertoppose, person
    • Gagan Lakhmnasupport, person
    • Harvey Spearsupport, person
    • Joe Gracisupport, person
    • Joe Schiavooppose, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Keast & Hoodoppose, organization
    • Ken Smutssupport, person
    • Old City Civic Associationoppose, organization
    • Preservation Allianceoppose, organization
    • Richard DeMarcosupport, person
    • Robert Spearsupport, person

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  21. Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  22. HearingLinked by parcel number
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