Bill 160869
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lincoln Drive, Wissahickon Avenue, School House Lane, The Oak Road, Midvale Avenue, Cresson Avenue and Gypsy Lane; and to adopt the Master Plan for Philadelphia University and approving various construction projects pursuant to that Plan; all under certain terms and conditions.
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“…ation and Procedures,' by modifying the public notice requirements and making related changes"; and Bill No. 160869, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lincoln Drive, Wissahickon Avenue, School House Lane, The Oak Road, Midvale Avenue, Cresson Avenue and Gypsy Lane; and to adopt the Master Plan for…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 17, 2016 · Nov 17, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 6, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion carried unanimously.
- Nov 15, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
- Nov 15, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
- Nov 15, 2016AMENDED · Committee on Rules
- Nov 15, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
- Nov 17, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 17, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Greenlee that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
- Nov 17, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 1, 2016READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Dec 14, 2016SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lincoln Drive, Wissahickon Avenue, School House Lane, The Oak Road, Midvale Avenue, Cresson Avenue and Gypsy Lane; and to adopt the Master Plan for Philadelphia University and approving various construction projects pursuant to that Plan; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 14-106 of The Philadelphia Code, the Philadelphia Zoning Maps are hereby amended by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land within an area bounded by Lincoln Drive, Wissahickon Avenue, School House Lane, The Oak Road, Midvale Avenue, Cresson Street and Gypsy Lane, from the existing zoning designations indicated on Maps "A1" and "A2" set forth below to the zoning designations indicated on Maps "B1" and "B2" set forth below. SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 14-304(4) of The Philadelphia Code, the master plan for the Institutional (Special Purpose) District for Philadelphia University is hereby adopted and various construction projects are approved, as set forth in attached Exhibit "A", which is on file with the Chief Clerk's Office, and a copy of which is attached hereto for reference; provided, however, that nothing in this Ordinance or approval is intended to supersede the requirements of Section 14-510 (Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District) or Section 14-704(2) (Steep Slope Protection Ordinance), the requirements of which continue to apply in full. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ..End