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421 CHESTNUT ST

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Zoned CMX-4Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
BERGMAN MARTIN J
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1900
Market value
$1,160,600

Historic

Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.

15 decisions
Historic address
421-27-31 CHESTNUT STREET, 421 CHESTNUT STREET (FORMER BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA), 421 & 427 CHESTNUT STREET, 421 CHESTNUT STREET
Year built
1900
Building description
RES CONDO 5+ STY MASONRY
Owner
BERGMAN MARTIN J / HOFFMAN CINDY J

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  1. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Certification approved

    Full source minutes

  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Full source minutes

  3. Other

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Prior meeting reference: Referenced as other work by architect John M. Gries

    Full source minutes

  4. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Exhaust pipe and vent placed at east side passage (option #2); exhaust pipe painted to match color of brick facade.

    Criteria cited
    Mechanical systems guideline
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Alex Stolyariksupport, person
    • Ron Lewissupport, person

  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval of front facade window replacement; penthouse set back approximately 10' from west facade for first 25' back from front facade; deck railing all glass and set back 2' from front parapet; approval of five northernmost 5th-story windows on west facade; denial of two southernmost 5th-story windows on west facade; denial of sunscreen as proposed; staff to review details

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Dan Kopplesupport, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Michael Eukersupport, person
    • Richard W. Thomsupport, person
    • Robert Hotessupport, person
    • Todd Strinesupport, person

  8. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    1. Penthouse approved in concept with darker grey color and larger window panes, reduced to previously approved height; 2. West party wall revisions approved in concept with larger-paned windows; 3. Paired four-light wood casement windows approved for front facade, staff to review shop drawings; 4. Both versions of frameless glass front doors denied; 5. West rear bay window restoration approved with transoms deleted and pane configurations to follow rear, staff to review details and shop drawings; 6. Rear window replacement in kind approved, staff to review details and shop drawings; 7. Conversion of some east rear bays to balconies approved in concept provided northernmost column not altered, all conversions uniform and limited to one column; 8. Lighting approved, staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Commission approved penthouse with terrace, front windows, and new openings/windows in west facade at July 2004 meeting

    Criteria cited
    Roofs Guideline
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Jay Tackettsupport, person
    • John Gallerysupport, person
    • Preservation Alliancesupport, organization
    • Randy Cottonsupport, person

  10. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review penthouse façade color sample for approval; color to be a darker grey; windows to have larger panes

    Prior meeting reference: April 2005 Commission in-concept approval

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel McCoubreyyes
    • Herbert Levyyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes
    • Suzanne Pentzyes
    • Vincent Riverayes

    Testimony

    • Jay Tackettsupport, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphianeutral, organization

  12. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Front casement windows denied; vinyl windows on west rear facade denied; vinyl windows on east rear facade approved; wood windows on north and west rear facades approved; balconies approved; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Commission previously approved balconies in concept; Commission previously approved in concept either double-hung windows or casements that look like double-hung windows

    Vote tally
    Unanimous (partial approval/partial denial)
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes
    • Suzanne Pentzyes
    • Vincent Riverayes

    Testimony

    • Jonathan Farnhamneutral, person
    • Martin Jay Tackettsupport, person
    • Randal Baronneutral, person

  14. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    West side screen wall to be reduced in height; staff to review details including color selections; color to be soft/light gray or similar receding color

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee reviewed similar application at March 2016 meeting and voted to recommend denial with design suggestions; current design revised to reflect those suggestions and comments from Preservation Alliance easement committee

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Kira Fallonsupport, person
    • National Park Serviceneutral, organization
    • Patrick Grossisupport, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiasupport, organization
    • Stephen Varenhorstsupport, person

  15. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    West side screen wall reduced in height; staff to review details including color selections.

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee March 2016 review recommended denial with design suggestions; 2005 Historical Commission approval of existing penthouse

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Anuj Guptayes
    • Betty Turneryes
    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • Duane Bumbyes
    • R. David Schaafyes
    • Rachel Royeryes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Thomas McDadeyes

Linked public records

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  1. Linked by parcel number
    Rental license 935783 at 421 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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  2. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 13, 2016
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Apr 26, 2016
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  4. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Sep 9, 2005
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  5. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Aug 30, 2005
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  6. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Aug 12, 2005
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  7. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 26, 2005
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  8. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Apr 8, 2005
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  9. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Mar 29, 2005
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  10. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 9, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  11. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 29, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  12. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 12, 2002
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  13. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 25, 2002
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  14. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Committee on Historic Designation — Nov 17, 1981
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  15. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — May 20, 1975
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  16. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jun 24, 1969
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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