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Bill 060292-A

Amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls," by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 20, 2006Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember Clarke

From the floor

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  1. “…l passes. The next bill to be called for 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR consideration is Bill No. 060292-A.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 14, 2006 · Dec 14, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…d members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 060292-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls,' by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of Benjamin Franklin Parkway"; and Bill No. 060637, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 14-1400 of The Philadelphia …”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 30, 2006 · Nov 30, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Bill No. 060292-A, an ordinance amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls."”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 30, 2006 · Nov 30, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “…ion of Council. Council will proceed now under a special order of business, a resolution re-calling Bill No. 060292-A. The Chair at this time recognizes Councilman Clarke.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 14, 2006 · Sep 14, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “A resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 060292-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls,' by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of Benjamin Franklin Parkway."”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 14, 2006 · Sep 14, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “…of Philadelphia, I am returning herewith as requested by your resolution adopted September 14, 2006 Bill No. 060292-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls,' by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of by the Council of the vote by whic…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 14, 2006 · Sep 14, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 20, 2006
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Apr 20, 2006
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Clarke that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  3. May 10, 2006
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  4. May 10, 2006
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  5. May 10, 2006
    AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  6. May 10, 2006
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  7. May 11, 2006
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Clarke that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  8. May 11, 2006
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. May 11, 2006
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. May 25, 2006
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. May 25, 2006
    AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. May 25, 2006
    ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Jun 8, 2006
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  14. Jun 8, 2006
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. Sep 14, 2006
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  16. Sep 14, 2006
    RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be RECONSIDERED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. Sep 14, 2006
    RECOMMITTED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be RECOMMITTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. Sep 14, 2006
    Re-Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  19. Nov 28, 2006
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  20. Nov 28, 2006
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  21. Nov 28, 2006
    AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  22. Nov 28, 2006
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  23. Nov 30, 2006
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  24. Nov 30, 2006
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Clarke that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  25. Nov 30, 2006
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  26. Dec 14, 2006
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  27. Dec 14, 2006
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  28. Jan 23, 2007
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls," by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: §14-1611. Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls. * * * (3) Special Height Control District. (a) No building within the following boundaries shall exceed one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in height: (1.) The area bounded by the Schuylkill River, John F. Kennedy Boulevard, North 23rd Street, Arch Street, North 20th Street, Vine Street, Franklin Town Boulevard, North 17th Street, Brandywine Street, North 21st Street, Fairmount Avenue, north 22nd Street, and Aspen Street, following a line extending from the center line of Aspen Street west to the Schuylkill River. (b) No building with frontage on Spring Garden Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and North 18th Street or on the north side of Spring Garden Street between North 18th Street and North Broad Street shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in height. (c) Conflicting Regulations. When the provisions of this subsection conflict with other provisions of this Title, the more restrictive provisions shall control. [(3)] (4) * * * [(4)] (5) * * * [(5)] (6) * * * [(6)] (7) * * * [(7)] (8) * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. _____________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End