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1601 LOCUST ST

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Zoned CMX-5Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
Owner
GIESELMAN LIVING TRUST
ZIP code
19102
Year built
1929
Market value
$2,518,000

Historic

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10 decisions
Historic address
1601 LOCUST STREET (AKA 226 SOUTH 16TH STREET) UNIVERSITY CLUB, 226 SOUTH 16TH STREET AKA 1601 LOCUST STREET (UNIVERSITY CLUB / LANESBOROUGH), 226 SOUTH 16TH STREET, 226 SOUTH 16TH STREET NW CORNER OF LOCUST STREET, 226 SOUTH 16TH STREET AKA 1601 LOCUST STREET UNIVERSITY CLUB, 1601 LOCUST STREET
Year built
1929
Building description
RES CONDO 5+ STY MASONRY
Owner
GIESELMAN LIVING TRUST

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review and approve details

    Vote tally
    Not recorded
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Thomas J. O'Connorsupport, person
  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Denied: northernmost stairtower window openings at 5th and 6th floors on 16th Street facade; enlargement of southernmost window opening on east and west facades at 16th floor. Approved: new entrance doors and canopy in concept; enlargement of existing window openings and new windows on 5th and 6th floors except stairtower; restoration of windows on 15th floor; enlargement of existing window openings on 16th floor except southernmost on east and west; re-opening of one window on north facade

    Prior meeting reference: Prior approval by Committee and Commission for hotel development proposal

    Vote tally
    Unanimous (implied)
    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Cecil Bakersupport, person
    • Penelope Benithsupport, person
    • Spence Kasssupport, person
  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Simulated divided-light wood windows approved for upper floors (3rd floor and above) provided profiles/details/dimensions match originals, staff to review details; true divided-light wood windows required for lower floors (below 3rd floor); 16th Street glass entrance split 2-2 (no resolution); north and east door modifications approved; new louvers on north facade approved; conceptual approval for partial removal of stone parapet at 18th floor to 30 inches above floor with simple railing, details to be resubmitted; penthouse addition approved in concept with more vertical fenestration on east and west elevations, staff to review details; exterior fireplaces denied; horizontal wooden pergola split 2-2 (no resolution)

    Prior meeting reference: Prior Committee and Commission meetings where window openings, 16th Street entrance concept, and one-story penthouse for former developer were previously approved

    Vote tally
    mixed; split 2-2 on 16th Street glass entrance and horizontal pergola; majority on other items
    Criteria cited
    Entrance guidelineStandards 2 and 9Mechanical system guidelineSite guideline
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Allan Dombsupport, person
    • Cecil Bakersupport, person
    • Jack Keeleysupport, person
    • Ned Burnssupport, person
    • Penelope Benithsupport, person
  4. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    True-divided-light wood windows on first two floors; wood simulated-divided-light windows on third and fourth floors; aluminum-clad windows with simulated-divided-light on fifth floor and above, all to match existing wood profile; new 16th Street door with small panes and framing; new service door on 16th Street; new entrance on north facade; vents on north facade; staff to review details; conceptual approval of removal of portions of parapet to 30 inches keeping stone caps with installation of simple railing; denial of fireplaces and pergola

    Prior meeting reference: Committee and Commission previously approved changing several window openings and creating new windows; previously approved one-story penthouse for a previous developer; previously approved new entrance on 16th Street in concept

    Vote tally
    5 yes, 2 no, 1 abstain
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Perrino
    • Duane Bumbyes
    • Gary Hackno
    • Joseph Jamesyes
    • Michael Sklaroffabstain
    • Norman Tissianyes
    • Thomas Kilkennyyes
    • Thomas Sugrueyes

    Testimony

    • Allan Dombsupport, person
    • Cecil Bakersupport, person
  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval of proposal as submitted or alternate design with continuous glass; staff noted recommendation against removal of any fabric at parapet; coping to be reinstalled

    Prior meeting reference: Returns to Committee and Commission as requested

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Gordon Flukesupport, person
  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    20th-story window alterations approved as proposed; 21st-story south facade door opening approved; 21st-story window enlargement and modillion removal on east, west, and north facades denied; 19th-story west facade vent denied; vent to be re-studied for invisible alternative

    Prior meeting reference: Multiple prior Commission reviews for conversion from offices to residences

    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Penelope Benthsupport, person
  7. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 22 January 2013

    Criteria cited

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