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Project Spotlights
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9XX N Front Street
Zoning Classification: CMX-3
Councilmember: Mark Squilla, District 1
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties
What was Allowed, as-of-right: Use as animal services, no boarding, 4 foot - 50% opaque fence.
What PLG got approved: Use as animal services including animal boarding and an 8 foot 100% opaque fence.
Architectural Partner: Interface Studio Architects (ISA)
5XX W Oxford Street
Zoning Classification: CMX-2
Councilmember: Maria D. Quinones-Sanchez, District 7
Neighborhood: Olde Kensington
What was allowed, as-of-right: Commercial ground floor unit with two multi-family dwelling units
What PLG got approved: three multi-family dwelling units with no commercial space on the ground floor
Architectural Partner: DesignBlendz
17XX Federal Street
Zoning Classification: RSA-5
Councilmember: Kenyatta Johnson, District 2
Neighborhood: East Point Breeze
What is allowed, as-of-right: Commercial ground floor unit with two multi-family dwelling units
What we got approved: PLG obtained approval for two-family dwelling units, no commercial space
Architectural Partner: Fusa Design
Rendering by Fusa Design
12XX Pine Street
Zoning Classification: CMX-1
Councilmember: Mark Squilla, District 1
Neighborhood: Center City
What was allowed, as-of-right: commercial on ground floor and one single family unit above
What PLG got approved: Three (3) multi-family units
13XX Orianna Street
Zoning Classification: RSA-5 (Residential Single-Family Attached - 5)
Councilmember: Darrell L. Clarke, District 5
Neighborhood: South Kensington
What was allowed, as-of-right: One single-family dwelling with no off-street accessory parking spaces
What PLG got approved: Use as 4 multi-family dwelling units with 4 off-street accessory parking spaces.
Architectural Partner: DesignBlendz
Rendering by DesignBlendz
25XX Emerald Street
Zoning Classification: CMX-1
Councilmember: Mark Squilla, District 1
Neighborhood: East Kensington
What was allowed, as-of-right: Commercial Ground Floor Unit and One Single-Family Dwelling Above.
What PLG got approved: Use as commercial ground floor and two multi-family dwelling units above.
Architectural Partner: Fusa Designs
Rendering by FusaDesigns
18XX-XX Cecil B Moore Avenue
Zoning Classification: CMX-2
Councilmember: Darrell L. Clarke, District 5
Neighborhood: Brewerytown
What was allowed, as-of-right: 100% ground floor commercial within the first 30 feet of the property line with 8 multi-family dwelling units and 3 accessory off-street parking spaces.
What PLG got approved: partial use of the ground floor for commercial space, residential units at the ground floor and 11 residential dwelling units on the the 2-4th floors for a total of 12 dwelling units. Additionally, PLG was able to reduce the off-street parking requirements to 0 parking spaces.
Architectural Partners: Alma Architecture
Rendering by Alma Architecture
36XX N 16th Street
Zoning Classification: RSA-5 (Residential Single-Family Attached -5)
Councilmember: Cindy Bass, District 8
Neighborhood: Tioga
What was allowed, as-of-right: One single-family dwelling with no off-street accessory parking spaces.
What PLG got approved: Use as 6 multi-family dwelling units and 8 off-street accessory parking spaces.
Architectural Partners: DesignBlendz
Rendering by DesignBlendz
25XX-XX Cecil B Moore
Zoning Classification: RM-1
Councilmember: Darrell L. Clarke, District 5
Neighborhood: North Philadelphia
What was allowed, as-of-right: Commercial space and 4 multi-family units
What PLG got approved: Commercial space and 7 multi-family units
Architect Partners: DesignBlendz
4XX Lemonte Street
Zoning Classification: RSA-5
Councilmember: Curtis Jones Jr., District 4
Neighborhood: Manayunk/Roxborough
What was allowed, as-of-right: One single-family dwelling with an eight foot set-back above the 2nd Story.
What PLG got approved: Single family household living built flush from the second floor up (no 8 foot set-back above the second story)
Architectural Partner: Raymond F. Rola Architects
Rendering by Raymond F. Rola Architects
24XX E. York Street
Zoning Classification: ICMX
Councilmember: Mark Squilla, District 1
Neighborhood: Fishtown
What was allowed, as-of-right: Light commercial and industrial uses.
What PLG got approved: Tattoo Shop
42XX Otter Street
Zoning Classification: RSA-3
Councilmember: Jannie Blackwell, District 3
Neighborhood: Belmont / West Philadelphia
What was allowed, as-of-right: Single-Family Home
What PLG got approved: Three (3) multi-family units
22XX Taggert Street
Zoning Classification: RSA-5
Councilmember: Mark Squilla, District 1
Neighborhood: Fishtown
What was allowed, as-of-right: Single-family home.
What PLG got approved: Duplex.
40XX W. Girard
Zoning Classification: CMX-2
Councilmember: Jannie Blackwell, District 3
Neighborhood: East Parkside
What was allowed, as-of-right: Commercial Mixed Use Building
What PLG got approved: Commercial mixed use building with 5 units.
Architectural Partner: Paul Drzal
14XX Lawrence Street
Zoning Classification: RSA-5
Councilmember: Maria D. Quinones-Sanchez, District 7
Neighborhood: Olde Kensington
What was allowed, as-of-right: Single family home.
What PLG got approved: Three multi-family units.
28XX W. Glenwood Avenue
Zoning Classification: RSA-5
Councilmember: Darrell L. Clarke, District 5
Neighborhood: North Philadelphia
What was allowed, as-of-right: Single family home with 8 foot set-back over 2nd story.
What we got approved: Single family home - no 8 foot set-back over 2nd story.
Architectural Partner: Design Blendz
17XX N. 25th Street
Zoning Classification: RSA-5 / RM-1
Councilmember: Darrell L. Clarke, District 5
Neighborhood: Strawberry Mansion
What was allowed, as-of-right: Single-Family Home
What PLG got approved: Duplex
Architectural Partner: Design Blendz
3XX Kauffman Street
Zoning Classification: RM-1
Councilmember: Mark Squilla, District 1
Neighborhood: Queen Village
What was allowed, as-of-right: 8 foot setback over 2nd story.
What PLG got approved: Single-Family Home, mansared roof - no setback over second story.
Architectural Partner: Gnome Architecture
15XX Reed Street
Zoning Classification: RSA-5
Councilmember: Kenyatta Johnson, District 2
Neighborhood: Point Breeze
What was allowed, as-of-right: Single Family Home no commercial uses
What PLG got approved: Two multi-family units above hair salon on ground floor
30XX Sedgley
Zoning Classification: RSA-5
Councilmember: Darrell L. Clarke, District 5
Neighborhood: Strawberry Mansion
What was allowed, as-of-right: Single-Family Home
What PLG got approved: Duplex
Architectural Partner: Design Blendz
13XX S. Broad Street
Zoning Classification: RSA-5
Councilmember: Kenyatta Johnson, District 2
Neighborhood: Newbold
What was allowed, as-of-right: Single-Family Home, No Accessory Off-Street Parking
What PLG got approved: Subdivision of lot, Duplex with two off-street accessory parking spaces on newly created lot.
Architectural Partner: Bruttaniti Architecture
45XX Pulaski Ave
Zoning Classification: RTA-1
Councilmember: Cindy Bass, District 8
Neighborhood: Germantown
What was allowed, as-of-right: Duplex with 1:1 parking.
What PLG got approved: 14 multi-family units, no off-street accessory parking
Architectural Partner: Design Blendz
29XX N. 2nd Street
Zoning Classification: CMX-1
Councilmember: Maria D. Quinones-Sanchez, District 7
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties
What was allowed, as-of-right: Various Commercial Uses - no take out restaurant
What PLG got approved: Take out restaurant
Architectural Partner: Design Blendz
55XX N. 5th Street
Zoning Classification: CMX-2.5
Councilmember: Cherelle Parker, District 9
Neighborhood: Olney
What was allowed, as-of-right: Various commercial uses, no take-out restaurant
What PLG got approved: Take-out restaurant with single family dwelling above in existing structure
Architectural Partner: Design Blendz
61XX Castor Avenue
Zoning Classification: RSA-5
Councilmember: Maria D. Quinones-Sanchez, District 7
Neighborhood: Oxford Circle
What was allowed, as-of-right: Single-Family home
What PLG got approved: Two dwelling units above vacant commercial space
32XX Kensington Avenue
Zoning Classification: CMX-2
Councilmember: Maria D. Quinones-Sanchez, District 7
Neighborhood: Kensington
What was allowed, as-of-right: 100% ground floor commercial within the first 30 ft. of property line, multi-family units, and required 6 off-street accessory bike spaces.
What PLG got approved: consolidation, 16 multi-family units, including ground floor ADA unit and no off-street accessory parking spaces in existing structure.
Architectural Partner: Studio 6mm
35XX Scotts Lane
Zoning Classification: IRMX
Councilmember: Curtis Jones Jr., District 4
Neighborhood: Manayunk
What was allowed, as-of-right: No night club or private club.
What PLG got approved: Banquet hall for 250 people.
11XX W. Lehigh Ave
Zoning Classification: CMX-2
Councilmember: Darrell L. Clarke, District 5
Neighborhood: Glenwood
What was allowed, as-of-right: Various commercial uses, no vehicle repair and maintenance or personal vehicle sales and rental. Existing auto detailing retail of tires and rims.
What PLG got approved: Expansion of business to include Auto repair shop (personal vehicle repair and maintenance) and auto sales (personal vehicle sales and rental) with existing auto detailing and retail of tires and rims.
10XX Venango St
Zoning Classification: IRMX
Councilmember: Maria D. Quinones-Sanchez, District 7
Neighborhood: Kensington
What is allowed, as-of-right: Sign no higher than 2nd story.
What we got approved: Sign above 2nd story.
Signing Company: Compass Sign
7XX N. 23rd Street
Zoning Classification: RSA-5 (25%) and CMX-1 (75%) - RSA-5 controls
Councilmember: Darrell L. Clarke, District 5
Neighborhood: Fairmount
What was allowed, as-of-right: sit-down restaurant on the first floor only.
What PLG got approved: Sit-down restaurant on first through 3rd floor (prep kitchen on third floor), legalization of existing wall sign and roof sign, consolidation of lots, legalization of balcony and approval for sidewalk cafe (zoning and legislative).
Architectural Partner: Landmark Architecture
20XX Ridge Ave
Zoning Classification: CMX-3
Councilmember: Darrell Clarke, District 5
Neighborhood: Brewerytown/Sharswood
What PLG got approved (CDR): For the erection of 3 detached structures and one attached structure - Building #1 - vacant commercial space on the first floor and 36 multi-family units on 2nd-4th floors, Building #2 - vacant commercial space on the first floor and 27 multi-family units on 2nd through 4th floors, Building #4 - for multi-family household living 29 units on first through third floors. Includes interior parking and accessory bicycle parking.
Architectural Partner: Wulff Architecture
14XX N. 27th Street
Zoning Classification: RM-1
Councilmember: Darrell L. Clarke, District 5
Neighborhood: Brewerytown
What was allowed, as-of-right: Single family home, 7 foot rear yard, 5 foot rear setback for pilot house.
What PLG got approved: Single family dwelling, 5 foot rear yard, no rear setback for pilot house.
Architectural Partner: Cadre Design
10XX E. Ontario Street
Zoning Classification: I-2
Councilmember: Maria D. Quinones-Sanchez, District 7
Neighborhood: Kensington
What was allowed, as-of-right: Sign no higher than 2nd Story
What PLG got approved: Sign above 2nd story
Architectural Partner: Compass Sign
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