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2108-14 CHESTNUT ST

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Zoned CMX-4Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
Owner
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
ZIP code
19103
Year built
1875
Market value
$6,631,100

Historic

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13 decisions
Historic address
2129 CHESTNUT STREET CHURCH OF THE NEW JERUSALEM, 2129 CHESTNUT STREET (CHURCH OF THE NEW JERUSALEM), CHURCH OF THE NEW JERUSALEM AT 2129 CHESTNUT STREET, CHURCH OF THE NEW JERUSALEM 2129 CHESTNUT STREET, 2115-27 SANSOM STREET, 2108-2114 CHESTNUT STREET, 2108-14 CHESTNUT STREET, 2115-2127 SANSOM STREET
Year built
1875
Building description
HSE WORSHIP ALL 2 STY MAS
Owner
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN / CHURCH OF HOLY

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  1. Nomination

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Vote tally
    4-0 to recommend certify
    Criteria cited
    Architectural merits: extremely fine example of British Gothic RevivalDesigned by Theophilus Parsons Chandler, 1881–1883Significance of architect Chandler
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Edward Pinkowskiabsent
    • Herbert W. Levyyes
    • Hyman Myersyes
    • James Mooneyyes
    • Janet S. Kleinyes
  2. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Church requested deferral until Church Council and congregation meet and discuss; staff to respond and request further information regarding Church's concerns

    Prior meeting reference: Committee on Certification report 11 July 1983

  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Full set of working drawings required for review before final approval. All stained glass windows must remain in place until a plan has been developed by the architect for their treatment. Interior demolition approved and conversion to office use approved in concept only.

    Prior meeting reference: Site visit conducted on Wednesday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. by several committee members

    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Hollenbergabstain

    Testimony

    • Francis Henkelssupport, person
    • Mark B. Thompsonsupport, person
  4. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee Meeting, 8 October 1987; corrected from April 9, 1987 report

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Hollenbergabstain
  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    accessibility ramp on Van Pelt Street side in concrete or alternative materials, revised details of ramp facing to be faxed to Committee for comment, basement windows to be refurbished and left open or closed on inside only, where ramp crosses window openings, those can be filled with brick, new link building with plain metal door recessed from plane of main buildings, door to be painted darker color

  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Wooden ramp approved; option of asking for it to be painted after installation; leave gray unless painted

    Prior meeting reference: Prior meeting before 26 December 1995

    Vote tally
    Architectural Committee voted to recommend approval
    Criteria cited
    Handicap accessibilityMaterial compatibilityTemporary character
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Steve Kennerlysupport, person
  7. Demolition review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Criteria cited
    Philadelphia Code Section 14-2007(7)(j)
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • John Cluverrecused

    Testimony

    • Daniela Voithsupport, person
    • David Brownleeoppose, person
    • Hercules Grigossupport, person
    • James Plunkardsupport, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • William Schwartzsupport, person
  8. Demolition review

    Document type: CFH

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Staff noted authority to approve demolition of non-contributing building without Commission referral, but elected to forward to Architectural Committee and Commission for public review; not subject to hardship review

    Criteria cited
    Section 7.4 of Rules & Regulations – demolition review for non-contributing buildingsSection 7.5 of Rules & Regulations – hardship review (applicability disputed by staff)
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Craig Maeneroppose, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
  9. Demolition review

    Document type: CFH

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Prior meeting reference: Committee on Financial Hardship, 21 April 2009

    Criteria cited
    Section 14-2007(7)(j) - Non-contributing building; no hardship finding required
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • William Schwartzsupport, person
  10. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 21 April 2009; Commission meeting, 12 June 2009

    Vote tally
    8 to 1 (Clark dissented)
    Criteria cited
    Section 14-2007(7)(k)(.4)
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel Quinnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Della Clarkno
    • Joan Schlotterbeckrecused
    • John Mattionirecused
    • Leslie Benolielyes
    • Robert Murrayyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardrecused
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes

    Testimony

    • Avis Allmanneutral, person
    • David Radomskisupport, person
    • Hercules Grigossupport, person
    • James Plunkardsupport, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • William Schwartzsupport, person

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  1. L&I permits on hearing parcelsCompleted
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  10. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  11. Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  12. Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  13. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  14. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  15. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  16. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  17. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  18. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  19. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  20. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  21. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  22. Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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