737 WALNUT ST

Historic address

737 WALNUT STREET

Year built

2023

Building description

APTS 5-50 UNITS MASONRY

Owner

SARAH INVESTMENT LLC

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1. Dec 18, 1998

   Alteration review

   Document type: DC

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Building retained in inventory despite mid-twentieth century construction; nominated as boundary building; concerns raised about potential threats from adjacent development

   Vote tally

   Motion to retain in inventory carried with three votes; Brownlee dissented, Myers abstained

   Criteria cited

   Proximity to historic districtConformity with historic buildings in rhythm, scale, and material

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • David Brownleeno
   • Ernest Leonardoyes
   • Hyman Myersabstain
   • Janet Kleinyes
   • Stephanie Wolfyes

   Testimony

   • Joel Chernochneutral, person
   • Patricia Wilson Adenoppose, person
2. Feb 25, 2020

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Prior meeting reference: Demolition of non-contributing building approved by staff, October 2019

   Vote tally

   6 Yes, 1 Absent

   Criteria cited

   Standard 9Differentiate new from old

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Amy Steinyes
   • Dan McCoubreyyes
   • John Cluveryes
   • Justin Detwileryes
   • Nan Guttermanyes
   • Rudy D'Alessandroyes
   • Suzanne Pentzabsent

   Testimony

   • James Connerssupport, person
   • Robert Krameroppose, person
   • Stuart Rosenbergsupport, person
3. May 8, 2020

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Recorded conditions

   Denial with suggestion that revised application be submitted for Architectural Committee review

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee reviewed prior design at February meeting; staff approved demolition of existing building October 2019

   Vote tally

   11-1 (Thomas recused)

   Criteria cited

   Standard 9Differentiate new from old

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Betty Turneryes
   • Dan McCoubreyyes
   • Emily Coopermanyes
   • H. Ahada Stanfordyes
   • Jessica Sánchezyes
   • John Mattionino
   • Josh Lippertyes
   • Kelly Edwardsyes
   • Kimberly Washingtonyes
   • Labaron Lenard-Palmeryes
   • Melissa Longyes
   • Robert Thomasrecused
   • Steven Hartneryes

   Testimony

   • Michael Alhadadsupport, person
   • Oscar Beisertneutral, person
   • Paul Steinkeneutral, person
   • Stuart Rosenbergsupport, person
4. Aug 14, 2020

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Prior meeting reference: Similar application denied at 8 May 2020 PHC meeting

   Vote tally

   10-1, 1 abstain, 1 absent

   Criteria cited

   Standard 9Differentiate new from old

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Betty Turnerno
   • Dan McCoubreyyes
   • Emily Coopermanyes
   • H. Ahada Stanfordyes
   • Jessica Sánchezabstain
   • John Mattioniyes
   • Josh Lippertyes
   • Kelly Edwardsyes
   • Kimberly Washingtonabsent
   • Labaron Lenard-Palmeryes
   • Mark Doddsyes
   • Robert Thomasyes
   • Steven Hartneryes

   Testimony

   • Paul Bonioppose, person
   • Paul Steinkeoppose, person
   • Society Hill Civic Associationoppose, organization
   • Steven Peitzmanoppose, person
5. Feb 23, 2021

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   All four elevations to be submitted prior to Historical Commission meeting; west and north facade elevations to be provided; mechanical units to be shown on revised plans; mezzanine floor height to be reduced if possible; cornice to be revised to create stronger shadow line compatible with historic row; cross-section of proposed cornice to be provided; color or tonal difference between subject building and adjacent Stephen Singer building to be created; consistency among drawing pages regarding materials (stucco vs. Hardie board); staff to review details.

   Prior meeting reference: Historical Commission denied earlier applications at 8 May 2020 and 14 August 2020 meetings

   Vote tally

   3 yes (denial), 3 no (denial), 1 absent — motion to deny failed; no recommendation offered

   Criteria cited

   Standard 9Differentiate new from old

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Allison Lukachikno
   • Amy Steinyes
   • Dan McCoubreyno
   • John Cluveryes
   • Justin Detwilerno
   • Nan Guttermanyes
   • Rudy D'Alessandroabsent

   Testimony

   • Stuart Rosenbergsupport, person
6. Mar 12, 2021

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Staff to review details, including details of visible party walls/sidewalls

   Prior meeting reference: Historical Commission 8 May 2020 and 14 August 2020; Architectural Committee 23 February 2021

   Vote tally

   10 to 2

   Criteria cited

   Standard 9Differentiate new from old

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Betty Turnerno
   • Dan McCoubreyno
   • Donna Carneyyes
   • Emily Coopermanyes
   • Jessica Sánchezyes
   • John Mattioniyes
   • Josh Lippertyes
   • Kelly Edwardsyes
   • Kimberly Washingtonyes
   • Mark Doddsyes
   • Robert Thomasrecused
   • Sara Leporiyes
   • Steven Hartneryes

   Testimony

   • Paul Bonineutral, person
   • Paul Steinkesupport, person
   • Stuart Rosenbergsupport, person