Hi, Mr. Crossley.
Could you please state your name and spell for the court stenographer?
Yes, sir.
C-O-N-L-A-N, Crossley, C-R-O-S-L-E-Y.
Right.
Do you swear or affirm the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
Yes, sir.
This particular case, Strawberry Mansion, has indicated to us that they would like a continuance.
I think you heard what Mr. Clinton said.
Do you have anything you want to add?
Yeah, I just wanted to add, I looked over the drawings in which they submitted to Strawberry Mansion CDC.
And to be perfectly fair, they weren't to scale.
There wasn't a lot of. So I think a continuance just so the community could have an accurate representation of what they're going to be dealing with in their community would be best for all parties.
And I appreciate your time. Thank you, Mr. Crossley, for taking the time to call us.
Is there anyone in the audience from Strawberry Mansion?
I see no hands.
So, MI 2023, 006962-3214 West Montgomery Avenue, this case will be continued.
Thank you, Mr. Clinton.
Are there any other requests for continuance?
Chair, we have Mohamed Diallo with their hand raised now.
I have allowed them to speak.
good afternoon mr diallo state your name and spell for the court stenographer
my name is mohammed diallo that's m-o-h-a-m-e-d last name diallo d-i-a-l-l-o
all right do you swear or affirm do you swear or affirm to tell the truth the whole truth
nothing but the truth yes sir yes chairman mr diallo we have continued your case
okay that's what i was here to request right yeah that's right so we have continued your case
if you have questions about what you need to present a case we know you're the new owner
please call our office and they'll work with you okay
okay um would i continue emailing the same correspondent i've been in contact with
you could do that yep all right thank you thank you thank you
Okay, we're going to go to our, let's see here, our add-on list.
Number one, MI 2023-003-954-3753 North 18th Street.
We will need, I believe, Thomas Holliman and Jim Snell, when they vote, will have to certify.
I vote yes. Proviso. Revised plan, one page, stamped by ZBA, May 29th, 2024.
Thomas Holliman, I certified that I reviewed the video on this case, and my vote is no.
I certify that I reviewed the video on this case, and my vote is yes with proviso.
James Snell, I certify that I watched the video pertaining to this case, and I'm ready to vote, and my vote is yes with proviso.
James Snell Shahid, my vote is yes with proviso.
For two, MI 2024-000161-5918 Park Avenue, the same individuals will certify that they voted. My vote on this is no.
Thomas Holloman, I certify that I reviewed the video on this case, and my vote is no.
james snell i certified that i watched the video pertaining to this case
and i'm ready to vote and my vote is no
number three mi 2024 001 excuse me mr sheriff on the last one um i was mr shaheed and mr
halliman needed to certify mr halliman did age would you please certify and mr snell certified
that it's mr shaheed that needs to certify all right all right you're breaking up hillary ish
could you certify the video and i'm ready to vote okay i hear you yes can you hear me
it's not shaheed i certified i certified that i watched the video on this case my vote is no
thank you number three mi2024 001 172 3928 west gerard avenue
I vote yes with proviso, per amended refusal dated 5-13-24.
Thomas Holloman, my vote is yes with proviso.
James Snell, my vote is yes with proviso.
My vote is yes with proviso.
Break it up a little, Liz. So we have your vote. Number four, MI 2023-003-142-3111 West Montgomery Avenue. This vote in this matter is being rescheduled to Wednesday, June 5th at 2 p.m.
Number five, MI 2023-007-211-2812-Snyder-Avedo. My vote is yes for a temporary variance that will expire 5-31-26.
Thomas Holliman, my vote is yes with proviso.
James Snell, my vote is yes with proviso.
Ishmael Shahid, my vote is yes, we're providing it.
Number six, MI 2024-00149-2350 East Albert Street.
I vote yes to reconsideration and rehearing.
Thomas Holloman, my vote is yes to rehearing and reconsideration.
Ishmael Shaheed, my vote is yes to reconsideration and rehearing.
Okay, that's enough that we have the votes for that.
Chair, can you hear me now?
We hear you now, Jim.
Okay, sorry about that.
My vote is, James, my vote is yes to reconsideration and rehearing.
Thank you.
And number seven, MI 2023-006-343-9901-Frankford Avenue.
The vote in this matter is being rescheduled to Wednesday, June 5th at 2 p.m.
We're going to start with number two of our regular list, MI 2023-003-757-2347 North
Phillips Street.
Dawn Tangrady is the listed attorney.
We have no RCO letter yet.
But notice was sent to nearby neighbors with proof of mailing attached.
Clementa Amazon is coming in as the panelist.
And counsel, could you please state your name? It's spelled for the court stenographer.
Of course, Clementa Amazon, that's spelled C-L-E-M-E-N-T-A, last name is spelled A-M-A-Z-A-N.
Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Yes, I do.
Could you identify your client in the relationship to the property?
My client is the owner of the property.
could you identify the client yes frankie master marco is a member of the owner of the property
Could you identify the client?
Yes, Frank Green Mastermind.
and he's the owner frankie master macro thank you sure and our vice chair has a few questions
good afternoon council do you agree to read the written of the refusal stick to his accuracy
yes thank you have you emailed then all the required documents and exhibits that is needed
to proceed with this can stop these in advance of this hearing yes i have thank you council
please proceed and share your screen thank you
council out of curiosity you have a letter from the rco yes we actually received the
letter after submission of our materials okay thank you it's a letter of support thank you
would you make sure hillary gets a copy of that of course
and it's included within today's presentation as well so again my name is clemente amazon i represent
the owner of the property during my presentation i will be going through the refusal we did receive
a letter of support from the rco a zoning map of the area interior photos exterior photos as
as well as surrounding area photos, plans, the notice that we sent out for the community
meeting, as well as the affidavit of service showing that the notice was in fact sent out,
our application for appeal, project information forms, these showing that my client does own
the property, as well as a certificate of tax clearance. So the properties on RSA 5 and CMX 2.5,
the proposed use that we're looking for here is for a duplex within an existing structure for my
client purchased the property it was fully fitted out as a duplex and it was also marketed as such
unbeknownst to him it was not properly legalized so we're looking to legalize the current use of
the property and at this point the property is vacant however we're looking to just get
appropriate donate for it we did meet with the community on may 15th and we did receive
a letter of support as you can see here from northward community alliance
and here we have a breakdown of the vote for that meeting which is pretty well attended there about
14 attendees and here we have a map of the area again the property is mixed on rsa 5 and cms 2.5
it's within a sliver of single families that's surrounded by both industrial as well as commercial
mixed use across the street and to the rear of the property here we have interior photos again
the property is vacant my client intends to do a full renovation there is an existing garage that
we would like to maintain the use for here we have a view of the front of the property as well as
photos showing that the property is properly posted this is the exterior door we will be
adding um windows to allow for extra lighting within the property as well
here we have a view of the side of the property there is a parking lot that is adjacent to the
property as well here we have a view on long north phillip street just showing
the other residential properties along this block
and then just another view showing the side of the property as well and further down along
north phillip street across the street is a warehouse for commercial and industrial commercial
use the warehouse i mean for restaurants and here we have the plan showing the existing garage
and the two units. So you come up the stairs and you can either make a left or a right to enter
within the unit. So we have one front unit, which includes one bedroom, washer, dryer, kitchen,
living, dining area, as well as the whole bath. We also have unit two, which is also one bedroom,
one bath. Bedroom is in the rear, bath, kitchen, as well as the living and dining area.
We just sent out notice of the community meeting on April 29th. Again, the refusal that we have
here is that the properties on rsa 5 cms 2.5 we are looking to maintain the existing youth and
we're looking to legalize it and it's currently fitted out as a duplex it was special my client
purchased it we're looking to renovate and legalize that youth here we have a list of
the properties that were notified of the community meeting our affidavit of service
the application for appeal for the property
our project information form, as well as a key showing that my client, 973-9 Life Go
Street LLC, does in fact own the property, the member Frankie Mastromarco is in attendance
for today's CBA hearing, and our certificate of tax clearance as well for the property.
And our certificate of tax clearance as well for the property.
So, I believe Frankie is on if he could be promoted so that he can have got my testimony.
Frankie, can you please raise your virtual hand?
I see no hands.
Counsel, you're an officer of the court.
We'll take your testimony.
So when did he purchase this property?
Give me one moment.
Let me just double check the fee that we have on file here.
On May 15, 2023.
Counsel, he purchased it thinking it was a duplex?
Yes, he did.
It was marketed to him as such as well.
Okay, thank you.
Questions from the board?
No, Mr. Chairman.
No, Chair.
No, Chair.
Questions or comments from our attorney, Hillary Emerson?
Just briefly, Mr. Chair,
um thank you and thank you for requesting uh that letter be sent over because we did not receive the
letter um um i just wanted to note for the record that it it doesn't appear that the accessory
parking was included in this application because it is front-loaded parsing and the property stoned
rsa5 i would think that would generally generate a refusal um so you may need to seek additional
approval if you're maintaining the accessory parking at the property. Thank you.
Thank you.
So, Hillary, they'd have to do another?
They might.
Yeah, I'd say they may if it was not previously legalized.
It was not noted in the refusal as being existing.
Okay, thank you.
questions or comments from the virtual audience
i see no hands planning commission that's uh ron bednar city planning first name ron r-o-n last
name bednar b-e-d-n-a-r you swear or affirm to tell the truth the whole truth nothing but the
truth i do please proceed run uh this property is split zone for mixed uh commercial and
residential in the city plan the applicant's hardship is not supported with evidence of any
physical circumstances or condition of the property that would prevent it from being used
and conforming with the code therefore we recommend request for variance not being
thank you so mi2023 003 757 757 um 2347 north phillip street i vote yes
Thomas Holloman, my vote is yes.
James Snell, my vote is yes.
Ishmael Shahid, my vote is yes.
Thank you, counsel.
Thank you.
Number three, MI2023-006110, 2202 North 29th Street.
Rachel Pritzker and Zanetta Ford are the attorneys involved in this.
There's a letter of support from Strawberry Mansion Community Development Corporation.
Nine in support, one opposed.
Zanetta Ford will be coming in as a panelist.
Good afternoon, counsel.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman.
Hi, could you state your name and spell it please for the court stenographer?
Zanetta Ford, Z as in zebra, A-N-E-T-T-A, last name F-O-R-D.
Right.
Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Yes, I do.
Would you identify your client, their relationship to this property?
My client is Medrano.
I'm sorry.
My client is Jose Medrano, and he is the owner of the property.
Our vice chair has a few questions.
Good afternoon, counsel.
do you agree to read another refusal or stipulate to its accuracy yes i do have you emailed them
all the required documents and exhibits that's needed to proceed with this case
five days in advance of this hearing yes we did thank you council please proceed and share your