We're going any further.
Thank you to Mr. Kelly, the course stenographer, for a long day so far.
Just here to verify what Ms. McAgnis said, and we're on board with support.
And if we have to come back again, we'll still be in support.
Thank you very much for taking the time to call us. We appreciate it. Is there anyone else in the first audience?
Planning Commission.
No further hand, sir.
Okay, Planning Commission.
Amy Boyd with the Planning Commission.
The comprehensive plan recommends no change to the existing industrial commercial mixed-use zoning, ICMX, at this location.
The appellant has not demonstrated that there are unique physical circumstances or conditions that would prevent the property from being used in conformancy with the zoning code.
The appellant plans to use the property as valet parking, but this is not defined in the code, and therefore there is no mechanism for enforcement.
Accessible parking spaces and bicycle parking mandates are meant to support access for those who are disabled or are right by bicycle.
Landscaping mandates serve to protect the environment and surrounding neighborhoods from heat effects.
Further, the plans show that the use of gravel parking surface, which is prohibited under
parking surface which is prohibited under the code chapter 14-803 the planning commission
the code chapter 14
recommends that the board deny the requested variances for non-accessory parking lack of
screening and interior landscaping accessible parking bicycle parking and street trees
we are going to hold the vote on this hillary this is closed except for
additional documents and then a vote from the board am i correct that is correct mr chair
Thank you, Counsel.
Thank you.
One more before we take a break.
MI 2024-003-729-5361-91, Chew Avenue.
Eileen Quigley is the attorney.
There's unanimous support from Chew and Bellfield Neighbors Club Incorporated.
They're coming back in as a panelist, sir.
Thank you, Chair Bergman.
What's that?
Eileen Quigley-Ballard Spar.
You've already been sworn.
Could you identify your client and relationship to the property?
PNC Bank.
They are a tenant at the shops at LaSalle.
And our vice chair has just a few questions.
Counselor, do you agree to either read another refusal or stipulate to its accuracy?
have you emailed in all the required documents that is needed to proceed with this case five
days in advance of this hearing we have with the exception of the tax clearance certificate
the client is working with the city and the owner with regard to that okay we can proceed
with this but we will not be able to vote until we receive the certificate understood
please please proceed and share your screen thank you
can you see the screen we can so we're here today because PNC Bank is moving
into an existing bank space at the shops at LaSalle 5361 to 91 Chu Avenue what
we're looking for is a variance for this accessory signage it's actually
building identification signage which obviously is necessary for the bank and you can see it here
so there are three signs they each they're the same size are about 46 square feet you're only
allowed to have 15 square feet in a residential district but obviously this is for a shopping mall
and to facilitate vehicular and pedestrian traffic and let people know where this bank is.
So we're asking for the board to acknowledge that this is a hardship
if we're not able to put the branding on this building.
Just to give you some idea, the one sign will be here along Chew Avenue,
and that's about 92 feet from Chew Avenue.
The second sign will be at the drive-through and that's over 300 feet from Church Lane the third flat walls
These are all flat wall signs. This actually is interior to the site and faces other stores
So it doesn't impact the streets or the surrounding neighborhood
As I said, this is these are channel letters. They're all internally illuminated
and that's what it'll look like at night so there's no glare there's no animation
it's all internal to the site um that's about it you have a representative from your for your
client tim stevens
um counsel you're an officer of the court will take your testimony questions from the
board i'm sorry not to speak i'm sorry oh good i sir could you please state your name and spell
for the court stenographer you can hear me correct i can okay tim stevens t-i-m stevens s-t-e-v-e-n-s
you swear or firm to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth
yes i do proceed counsel thank you chair bergman uh mr stevens you heard my presentation
Correct. Yes, I did.
And would you attest to its accuracy?
And Mr. Stevens, if you were to testify, would you adopt my presentation as your testimony?
Yes, I would.
Thank you.
Questions from the board?
No question.
Questions or comments from our attorney, Hillary Emerson?
Yes, Mr. Chair.
I just wanted to note, according to the Philadelphia Tax Center, the real estate taxes at this address are compliant.
so the board can vote on this matter thank you very much uh questions or comments from the virtual
audience mr chair i have a hand up from charles richardson i have allowed them to speak
Mr. Chair, I have a hand up from Charles Richardson. I have allowed him to speak.
Okay. Hi, Mr. Richardson.
Last one of the day.
We have several more, so thank you.
Last one of mine.
But the councilwoman has no opposition.
Okay. Thank you very much, Mr. Richardson.
Have a good one. Take care.
Thank you.
Questions or comments? Planning Commission.
amy void with the planning commission the comprehensive plan recommends a change in
zoning from residential single family rsa1 to special purpose institutional spins
within spins designation only one side frontage is allowed with static illumination while such
sign exists on the property the proposed sign is consistent with the allowed uses
in this auto-oriented shopping center and will not have detrimental impacts on surrounding uses
therefore the city planning commission recommends that the board grant the requested variants for
signs thank you mi2024-003-729-5361 to 91 shu avenue i vote yes michael johns my vote is yes
general gaston my vote is yes tanetta graham my vote is yes i am win my vote is yes
thank you chair thank you council oh i'm sorry mr shahib may i just move our exhibits into evidence
you absolutely can yep thank you that concludes my business may i please be excused you can thank
you thank you is there any is there anyone in the uh virtual audience from the three o'clock list
whose case has not been called i mean i'm sorry two o'clock list
mr chair i have a hand up by a tiara or cherry i have allowed them to speak
sure i could you please state your name it's spelled for the court stenographer
tiara dortree t-i-a-r-a last name dortree d as in dog o-r-c-h-e-r-y
do you swear do you swear or firm to tell the truth told truth nothing but the truth
What case were you interested in?
I am here for the 3.30 for study strides.
We're going to be back in five minutes, okay?
Yes, sir.
Thank you.
All right.
We're going to take a five-minute break and we'll come back.
Everybody will take a five-minute break and we'll come back and knock these cases out.
Thank you.
Good afternoon, everyone.
My name is Bill Bergman, and I will be chairing this afternoon's ZBA hearings.
With me is our Vice Chair, Ismael Shahid.
Present, Mr. Chairman.
Our board member, Cheryl L. Gaston.
Present, Mr. Chairman.
Our board member, Tanetta Graham.
Present, Mr. Chairman.
Our board member, Michael Johns.
Present here, Mr. Chairman.
And our board member, Iwin.
Present, Mr. Chairman.
Also present is Hillary Emerson, our attorney,
and Kathleen Grady, the Deputy Director for Zoning and Planning.
Here's our virtual format.
The proceedings are being recorded.
With your participation, you agree to be recorded.
The video will be available by contacting Kathleen.Grady at phila.gov.
For a court stenographer, we ask attorneys and witnesses to identify themselves before testifying.
If you are participating by phone, press star 9 to raise your hand and star 6 to unmute.
To an interference statement, call 267-270-5548.
Leave your email address and address the property in question.
The question box on the screen is not for testimony.
All comments should be directed to our Deputy Director Kathleen Grady.
Let's look at our schedule.
Number one, MI 2024-001-895-1200 Alcott Street. That case has been continued. First listing.
Number two, MI 2024-001-897-2614 Pine Street. That case is continued.
Number five, MI 2024-001-934-4313 Lancaster Avenue. That case has been continued. Council
member got the a um is is sanya bookin book in here or the listed applicant fantastic futures
listed owner
does anyone hear from that case 43 30
Does anyone hear from that case? 4313, Lancaster, out.
So, I'm sorry, Mr. Chair, I do not see any hands raised for that, and I do not see anyone answering to those names in the audience.
So, MI 2024-001-934, this is the first listing. Case has been continued.
Number seven, MI 2024-001-938-2091 Bridge Street, that case is continued.
And number nine, MI 2024-004-348-2350 East Albert Street, that case is continued.
Are there any other requests for continuance?
Mr. Chair, this is Jason Hand.
I will be the co-host for the evening.
I do not see any further hands for continuances.
And number three, MI 2024, 001-898-966 Wakeling Street.
Leonard D. LaCruz is the listed owner, and Agostini Marino is the listed applicants.
This is a pro se. No exhibits. This is the first listing.
Mr. Daley Cruz.
Mr. Chair, we did receive a partial exhibit packet very, very late today.
So we, you know, we are not able to move ahead with this case, but I just wanted to note that for the record.
Is there anyone in the audience with their hand?
Yeah, I see, I see Augustina Moreno.
I don't know if the property owner is here,
but I believe the property owner will need to present the case when it's time.
But we can bring on the person who has raised their hand.
Augustina, could you please state your name and spell for the court synopsis?
Augustina Moreno.
A-G-U.
Go ahead.
A-G-U.
S-T-I-N-A, Moreno, M-O-R-E-N-O.
So we did not get the exhibits too late today.
When this case is going to be continued, when it goes forward, the listed owner will be the one who will testify, okay?
So, case number MI2024, 001-898-966 Wakeling Street.
The case is continued.
If you have any questions, please call the office and we'll help you with it, okay?
So, how do we know the next continuing state?
We will send you information about it.
Thank you.
All right.
Thank you very much.
All right.
We're going to go to our first list, our first case here.
MI 2024-001-935-4472-Fleming Street.
Thomas Least is the listed owner.
It's a pro se.
There's a letter of support from the Central Roxburgh Civic Association.
They are coming back in now as a panelist.
Good afternoon, sir.