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126 CHESTNUT ST

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Zoned CMX-3Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
URP LP
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1900
Market value
$465,300

Historic

Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.

10 decisions
Historic address
126 CHESTNUT STREET (MIDDLE EAST RESTAURANT), 126 CHESTNUT STREET MIDDLE EAST RESTAURANT, 122-24 CHESTNUT STREET, 122-124 CHESTNUT STREET, 126 CHESTNUT STREET
Year built
1900
Building description
RES CONDO 5+ STY MASONRY
Owner
URP LP

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  1. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Area F Old City Area, reviewed and approved at request of Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority

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  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Examination of ground floor carefully during rehabilitation process with findings reported to Commission staff and Committee; removal of wood panels in ground floor transom openings and replacement with glass

    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Larry Leibowitzneutral, person

  3. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Full source minutes

  4. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeWithdrawn

    Recorded conditions

    Bill introduced by Councilman Beloff on 18 December 1986 has been withdrawn; would have allowed enclosed one story glass addition onto public sidewalk

    Full source minutes

  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Windows do not conform to original design as described in 1853 insurance survey; detailed drawings assuring proper installation must be submitted before final approval; Committee questioned whether new windows will fit properly within existing openings

    Criteria cited
    1853 insurance survey
    Full source minutes

  6. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Recorded conditions

    new window sash within two westernmost masonry openings on ground floor

    Prior meeting reference: 21 November 1988 Architectural Committee Report

    Vote tally
    majority voted to reject
    Criteria cited
    Standards and guidelines for alteration evaluationAhistoric window treatment does not conform with standards and guidelines
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Scott Wildsyes
    • William Hankowskiyes

    Testimony

    • David Brownleeoppose, person

  7. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Recommendation for removal of the illegal concrete platform

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Public right-of-way intrusionPermanent structure standards
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Art Commissionoppose, organization
    • Bill Burkeoppose, person
    • City Planning Commissionoppose, organization
    • Warren Huffoppose, person

  8. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Removal of brick platform built along front facade

    Vote tally
    majority with one dissent
    Criteria cited
    Public way preservationOrdinance requirementsDesign standards
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Commissionyes
    • James Cuoratono

    Testimony

    • Bill Burkeoppose, person
    • Warren Huffoppose, person

  9. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Interior ceiling heights reduced to no more than 8'-6"; penthouse shapes simplified; pergolas deleted; deck railings to be black, open, metal; staff to review details

    Criteria cited
    Roof Guidelines
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Jennifer Russellsupport, person
    • Jon Wagnersupport, person

  10. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Penthouse heights reduced to no more than 9'-7"; shape of penthouses simplified; pergolas deleted; deck railings to be black, open, metal railings; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 25 April 2006

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Perriyes
    • John Wurtenbergyes
    • Joseph Jamesyes
    • Michael Sklaroffyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Thomas Sugrueyes
    • Vincent Riverayes
    • Warren Huffyes

    Testimony

    • Jenna Russellsupport, person
    • Jon Wagnersupport, person

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  1. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 12, 2006
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  2. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Apr 25, 2006
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 12, 1993
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  4. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Apr 29, 1993
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  5. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Dec 14, 1988
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  6. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Nov 21, 1988
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  7. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jan 28, 1987
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionwithdrawn
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  8. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jan 8, 1987
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  9. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Dec 19, 1979
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  10. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Feb 6, 1975
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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