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Originally Posted by PurpleWhiteOut
I like this project, but I give it a 1% chance of actually happening between the historic commission and neighbors
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The neighbors of 2112 Walnut on Chancellor St and in English Village are particularly displeased, but also opposition from condo owners in the adjacent 2108-10 Walnut by the same development team. See the written public comments thus far:
https://www.phila.gov/media/20230925122811/2112-Walnut-St-public-comment-3.pdf
Meanwhile at the Architectural Committee meeting today:
According to Nancy Bastian of CPB Architects, first floor interior of historic building will be retained as will the stairwell throughout. Other floors had been modified in past as the entire building has been used as law offices. Rear wall and 1-story addition will be removed. Slate shingles on mansard to be restored as well as the brownstone façade.
By unanimous consent the committee recommended DENIAL based on standards 9, 10, the Roofs Guideline, and Section 14-1005(6d) of the Philadelphia Code, the prohibition against demolition. This will be reviewed by the full Historical Commission at their October 13 meeting, unless there’s a continuance request.