which under the zoning code would equate to six to nine unrelated people. We are proposing
documenting single room residences all below the RM1 density threshold with no changes to
the existing floor plans. These are referrals, not refusals, and I have them up on the screen
in front of you. As Ms. Emerson indicated, there are slight variations in the way the zoning
examiners described the applications, but in every instance, the referral is the same.
Single room residents require special exception approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
And when I go through the floor plans in a moment, I'll go through the number of rooms
for each property. But you'll see on the screen in front of you, once again, there's only one
referral for each property. And under the code section 146021 table, it's the same in each
instance. Here's 2122 North Carlisle Street. Here's 1617 West Montgomery Avenue. I've taken
the liberty of highlighting to make it easy to see. 2034 North 17th Street, the same. 1731
Willington Street, the same. Mark and Todd designed these existing rental properties to meet the
demands for quality student housing in the Temple University neighborhood. You'll see in these aerial
photographs. I know that several board members are very familiar with Temple University neighborhood
and the surrounding communities. This just gives you a sense. Here's where my cursor is. It's 2122
North Carlisle. Here is 1617 West Montgomery and you can see the temple facilities close by.
2034 North 17th Street and the 1731 Willington Street.
Rather than apply for over-the-counter zoning for multifamily, once again, the thought is
that having quality single-room residences makes sense, particularly in the student housing
context.
I'd like to show you some interior photographs and then move on to floor plans and I should
be able to finish up rather quickly from there.
Here you can see the Carlyle, 2122 North Carlyle Street property.
uh the carlisle 2122 north carlisle street property i'm just going to show uh some
but i have many photographs but i'm just showing you some here's a photograph of the basement
which as in all the properties is just utilities and in some cases laundry as well bathrooms
living spaces. These properties are quite beautiful, and outdoor space as well in backyards.
Here we have the floor plans for 2122 North Carlisle Street,
showing what I just described in the basement, the laundry and the utilities only.
first floor level showing living space, living room, bathroom, kitchen, one bedroom at the first
floor. Second floor, three bedrooms and two baths. Third floor, two bedrooms for, as you can see,
six bedrooms in that property. Moving then to 1617 West Montgomery Avenue. Just run through
some photographs, if I may, quickly, and then floor plans as well, giving you a sense of the
space, of natural light, quality of the finishes. Can't comment on individual decor, but it is what
it is. And here we are at floor plans for 1617 West Montgomery Avenue, showing basement utilities
and laundry only. This particular property would be configured as two apartments, but each of the
two units would have a single room. So you might have students living together in that type of
setting. So it wouldn't be the whole house, but there would be one apartment with several bedrooms,
actually, in this case, four bedrooms per unit. And I won't go through, you can see, but it is
four bedrooms per unit with the bathrooms. Three stories total, of course.
And moving on to 2034 North 17th Street, the penultimate property. Some interior photographs
as well. Also showing you the outdoor space, which is always good to have. Bathrooms, kitchen.
the basement in this instance this is the one instance where the laundry is not in the basement
it's just utilities but there's laundry at the back of the first floor kitchen dining living room
etc your bedrooms this this residence would have a total of five single room residences
and ending uh then with 1731 north willington street some photographs
also giving you a sense of the living spaces followed by the floor plans basement utilities
and laundry living spaces on first floor shared living spaces bedrooms on the upper floors
for a total of five five bedrooms in this instance
I've gone over with you the thoughtful layout for each of these properties, the comparison
to RM1. We would respectfully submit that the authorization of certificated relief will
not alter the character of the neighborhood or district or be detrimental to the public welfare.
The proposal fits into the surrounding neighborhoods, as evidenced by the overwhelming support of neighbors and the letters from the coordinating RCOs.
The proposed special exceptions would represent the minimum modifications to afford relief and represent the least modification possible of the regulation at issue.
You have a minimum number of occupants proposed, particularly where under an RM1 scenario, you have many more people living.
This also allows for better regulation by the city in terms of rental licenses and follow-up regarding any violations, which we don't expect.
The grant of certificated relief will not substantially increase congestion in the public streets, danger of fire, or otherwise in danger of safety, or general welfare.
It will not adversely affect transportation or unduly burden water sewer school park.
will not adversely affect transportation or unduly burden water sewer school park or other
public facilities. And we'd respectfully submit that good quality housing of every type is needed
in the city. And having folks like Mark Goodhart and Todd Belson, who are a presence in the
communities working with longtime neighbors and with university authorities is a ideal situation.
I know, Mr. Chairman and members of the board, that there may be a couple members of the community who may wish to speak and support. Also, Mr. Goodhart is here to adopt and affirm at the appropriate time.
I believe Pastor Diane Jones from the community who has worked with the owners for many years
would like to speak.
And I should also add that Mark and Todd employ members of the community in working with them
for good housekeeping when it comes to trash and upkeep of the properties and other such
matters.
I'll pause and we're all available for questions.
Thank you.
so Hillary
Hillary yes yes I'm here so so when Mr. Labor identified the principals I know the one principal
on his family pretty well so I'm going to not vote I'll let Carol call for the vote I'll do
everything else is that okay that is fine thank you okay questions from the board
no mr chairman no mr chairman no mr chairman no mr chairman questions or comments from the
virtual audience i see no hands chair mr mr goodhart uh could you uh raise your hand
mr goodhart you can unmute yourself you're free to speak
could you state your name and spell it for the court reporter yes mark goodhart m-a-r-k
g-o-o-d-h-e-a-r-t right do you swear for him to tell the truth the whole truth nothing but the
truth yes mr chairman mr labor would you want him to adopt your testimony yes please mr good
heart good afternoon have you been present for the entire presentation that i've made before
the board this afternoon yes i have and i do just want to note um todd belson is with me as well
in case the board uh wanted to or needed to know that thank you in the interest of time it's just
fine to have you here would you adopt and affirm the testimony that i've offered as your own
i would mr labor thank you mr goodhart planning commission
this is uh ron bednar city planning the first name ron r-o-n last name bednar b-e-d-n-a-r
do you swear for him to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth
i do proceed what properties are all currently indicated for a multi-family residential on the
city plan given their specific site physical conditions the proposed use of each will have
no more of an impact than would be expected to have, given their individual location.
Therefore, we recommend that the Board grant the special exceptions for 1617 West Montgomery,
1731 West Willington, 2034 North 17th, and 2122 North Carlisle.
um carol do you want me to read the numbers i'll read the cook the numbers in for you then you'll
call for the vote i have no problem with the numbers all right you go ahead okay calendar
number mi-2021-005091 1617 west montgomery avenue my vote is yes
thomas holloman my vote is yes james snell my vote is yes
my vote is yes calendar number mi-2021-005088 1731 willington street my vote is yes
thomas holloman my vote is yes james snell my vote is yes
Calendar number MI-2021-005090, 2034 North 17th Street, my vote is yes.
Thomas Heidelman, my vote is yes.
James Snell, my vote is yes.
Ishmael Shaheed, my vote is yes.
Calendar number MI-2021-005087-2122 North Carolina.
0 0 5 0 8 7 21 22 north carlisle street my vote is yes thomas solomon my vote is yes
gaines snell my vote is yes yes my vote is yes thank you mr labor board have a good afternoon
is there anyone in the virtual audience whose case has not been called
i see no handshare thank you everyone great deal great work today and i appreciate what
everybody did thank you 354 guys that's great it's a record unbelievable
nice job mr chairman
okay good afternoon everyone everyone have a good night
Go eat your chocolate, Hillary.
Oh, boy.