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538-40 SPRUCE ST

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Zoned RM-1Residential/Residential Mixed-Use
Owner
FRANKEL ZACHARY
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1850
Market value
$1,718,600

Historic

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11 decisions
Historic address
538-540 SPRUCE STREET (REBECCA GRATZ COMPLEX), 538-40 SPRUCE STREET (JOHN CHRISTIAN SCHNYDER HOUSE), 538 540 SPRUCE STREET, 538 AND 540 SPRUCE STREET, 538-540 SPRUCE STREET, 538-40 SPRUCE STREET, 540 SPRUCE STREET
Year built
1850
Building description
ROW 3.5 STY MASONRY
Owner
FRANKEL ZACHARY / OLSMAN ALEXANDRA

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Omit shutters on third story windows; use narrower stiles; verify door level at 538 and provide at least one step to threshold; provide justification of present level

    Criteria cited
    ArchitecturalIntegrity
  2. Informational

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Plaques to be awarded

    Criteria cited
    Historic preservation
  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Retain and reuse existing brick chimney between 538 and 540 Spruce Street (may be rebuilt and reduced to reasonable height if necessary); remove iron fan-shaped guard at rear of 540 Spruce Street. Committee also recommended larger glass lights in gable wall window sash of new construction at 6th and Cypress Streets.

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • George Loverasupport, person
  4. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Theodore T. Bartley Jr. to conduct on-site inspection to determine feasibility of flat enclosure over garage door electronic mechanism; garage doors to be painted (not stained) to be compatible with brick garden wall; owners advised to seek expert advice on painting over stain or using opaque stain.

    Prior meeting reference: Renovation plans previously approved by Historical Commission several months prior to July 1985 meeting.

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Larry Paolellasupport, person
    • Nancy L. Silberoppose, person
    • Sandy Wardsupport, person
    • Society Hill Civic Associationoppose, organization
  5. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Removal of unapproved steep roof and replacement with flat wooden painted top on garden wall

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee 11 July 1985

    Criteria cited
    Compliance with original approved plansAppropriate roof design for electronic mechanism protection
  6. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

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  7. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Iron gates painted black attached to existing brick masonry opening on 6th Street elevation; gates to operate manually; gates will not extend to street when fully open; gates able to swing back completely against brick wall with sufficient clearance for pedestrians to pass

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Iron gates painted black along 6th Street elevationGates attached to existing brick masonry openingManual operation with sufficient pedestrian clearance
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Committeeyes

    Testimony

    • Matthew Molitchneutral, person
  8. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting 12 November 1987

    Vote tally
    Approved by Architectural Committee as submitted
  9. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review details

    Vote tally
    unanimous (not specified)
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Catherine Dumoffsupport, person
    • H. Schwartzsupport, person
    • Leonard F. Reutersupport, person
    • Society Hill Civic Associationsupport, organization
    • Steven Brownsupport, person
  10. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 23 April 2013

    Vote tally
    Unanimous (Consent Agenda)
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Betty Turneryes
    • Dominique Hawkinsyes
    • JoAnn Jonesyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Joseph Palantinoyes
    • R. David Schaafyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes

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  20. L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  30. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  35. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  36. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  38. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  39. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  40. HearingLinked by parcel number
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