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Resolution 110571

Approving the Drexel University Proposed Revision to its Institutional Development District Master Plan Pursuant to Chapter 14-1107(c) of The Philadelphia Code Relating to, "Zoning and Planning."

Introduced Sep 8, 2011CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Blackwell

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  1. “Thank you, Madam President. In addition to the resolutions being considered on the Resolution Consent Agenda, the following resolutions and bills are being called up from the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar: Bill 110571, 110588, 110181-AA, 100012 and 110441. 100200 is being amended. All other bills and resolutions are being held.”

    Councilwoman Tasco · Stated Meeting, September 15, 2011 · Sep 15, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The ayes have it, and each of the resolutions of the Resolution Consent Agenda has been adopted. We will now consider the bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. The Clerk at this time will please read Resolution No. 110571.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 15, 2011 · Sep 15, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 8, 2011Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Sep 15, 2011ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Approving the Drexel University Proposed Revision to its Institutional Development District Master Plan Pursuant to Chapter 14-1107(c) of The Philadelphia Code Relating to, "Zoning and Planning." ..Body WHEREAS, By resolution dated July 19, 2011, the City Planning Commission recommended approval of Drexel University's revision to its Institutional Development District Master Plan for construction of the new Chestnut Street Student Residential Facility located on Chestnut Street between 32nd and 33rd Streets, in the 3rd Council District of Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, The project includes 360,000 square feet of residential space, housing approximately 863 students. The facility will also include 36,000 square feet of retail and office space along the Chestnut Street frontage. The structures will consist of two 8 story low-rise buildings and a 19 story high-rise residential tower at the corner of 32nd and Chestnut Streets. A 101,500 square foot parking structure containing 267 spaces is also proposed for the south side of the existing Creese Student Center. Access to the parking structure will be from 32nd Street. The heights of the structures will vary from 90 feet to 183 feet. (the "Proposed Revision"); and WHEREAS, Drexel University has committed to an Economic Opportunity Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A, which provides for contracting and employment opportunities for minorities, women and the disabled; and WHEREAS, Chapter 14-1107(c) requires City Council to approve, disapprove or defer the Proposed Revision within 45 days of City Planning's recommendation or the Proposed Revision is presumed approved; now therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That the Drexel University's Proposed Revision to its Institutional Development District Master Plan is Approved. ..End