Demolition review
Document type: CFH
Recorded outcomeDeferred
Recorded conditions
Committee deferred decision; directed applicant to submit 10-year pro formas for reuse scenarios and to analyze Preservation Alliance's proposed 48-unit alternative scheme before returning to the full Historical Commission
Prior meeting reference: Conceptual approval granted 2014 for rehabilitation of Vine Street buildings and addition on New Street buildings for residential use
- Criteria cited
- Section 14-1005(6)(d) - demolition prohibited unless necessary in public interest or building cannot be used for any reasonably adapted purposeSection 14-1005(5)(b)(.7) - Commission may require owner to conduct evaluations or studies of alternate usesSection 9.2.b of Rules and Regulations - required studies include 10-year pro forma, cost estimates, IRR calculationStandard 2 - retain and preserve historic character; avoid removal of distinctive materialsStandard 5 - preserve distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques
Votes and testimony
Testimony
- Autumn Harrissupport, person
- Franklin Bridge North Neighbors, Inc.oppose, organization
- John Stortzsupport, person
- Joseph Anastasisupport, person
- Justin Spiveyoppose, person
- Michael Phillipssupport, person
- Paul Steinkeoppose, person
- Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
- Robert Gurmankinoppose, person
- Stuart Rosenbergoppose, person
- Tom Bondsupport, person
- Tom Stortzsupport, person