City Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.
Conference Room No. 18029
One Parkway, 18th Floor
1515 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


AGENDA

  1. Approval of the Minutes of the April 20, 2006 meeting.

  2. Executive Director's Update.

  3. Review of the School District's proposed FY2007-2012 Capital Program and FY2007 Capital Budget (Jametta Johnson)

  4. Bill No. 060205 - Amends Section 14-1600 of the Philadelphia Zoning Code by adding a new Section, entitled "Off-Street Parking Control District". (Introduced on March 16, 2006 by Councilmember DiCicco and Council President Verna, 1st and 2nd Districts) (Paula Brumbelow)

  5. Presentation of the Center City Parking Policy Statement (Deborah Schaaf)

  6. Amended Urban Renewal Plan for University City Science Center. Purpose: to allow greater density of development. (3rd District Ð Councilmember Blackwell) (Richard Redding)

  7. Redevelopment Agreement with 777 South Broad Street Associates, L.P., allowing for residential/mixed use development at Broad and Fitzwater Streets. A land use change is also required.

    1. Amended and Restated Agreement between the Redevelopment Authority and 777 South Broad Street Associates, L.P. The previous agreement with Uni-Penn, LLC was for a smaller parcel and to develop commercial office space and parking.

    2. Land Use Change of the parcel from Institutional, as outlined in the South Central Redevelopment Area Plan of 1968, to Residential/Commercial. (1st District Ð Councilmember DiCicco) (Laura Spina)

  8. Bill No. 060288 - Rezones an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Crowell Street, Ontario Street, 22nd Street, Westmoreland Street, Stokley Street, 25th Street, Fox Street, Hunting Park Avenue, and Henry Avenue. (Introduced by Councilmember Nutter on April 20, 2006.) (William Kramer)

  9. Bill No. 060292 - Amending Section 14-1611 of the Zoning Code by establishing a new height control for an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, N. Broad Street, Arch Street, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, N. 22nd Street, and Pennsylvania Avenue. (Introduced by Councilmember Clarke on April 20, 2006.) (William Kramer)

  10. Bill No. 060290 - Zoning Change Bill for the area bounded by Poplar Street, Canal Street, Lewellen Street, and Delaware Avenue. (Introduced by Councilmember DiCicco on April 20, 2006.) (William Kramer)

  11. Bill No. 060313 - Amends Section 14-1619 of the Zoning Code, entitled Frankford Avenue Special District Controls by adding parking requirements for the District. (Introduced by Councilmember Krajewski on April 27, 2006.) (William Kramer)

  12. Bill No. 060285 - Amends the Philadelphia Zoning Code by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the I-76 Schuylkill Expressway, a Railroad right-of-way, and Penrose Ferry Road. (Introduced by Councilmember Blackwell on April 20, 2006.) (Paula Brumbelow)

  13. Preliminary Plat - 8614 Thomas Mill Terrace, located on the northerly side of Thomas Mill Terrace, approximately 480 feet west of the intersection of Clyde Lane. To subdivide one lot into two lots for the construction of two single-family dwellings. (William Erickson)

  14. Bill No. 060203 - Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title to some or all of certain real estate parcels in Tinicum Township, Delaware County; and to acquire a lesser interest, in the form of aviation easements, in some or all such parcels, all under certain terms and conditions. (Introduced by Councilmember Blackwell for Council President Verna on March 16, 2006.) (Martine Belanger)

    ROUTINE ITEMS:

  15. Redevelopment Agreement with JFK 734, L.P. for the property at 770-780 Schuylkill Avenue. Purpose: parking, loading, and pedestrian walkway related to new residential development. A land use change is also required. (2nd District - Council President Verna) (Michael Thompson)

  16. Bill No. 060262 - Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the School District of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title to the properties known as 4800-02 Fairmount Avenue, and 4927-31 Chestnut Street; and to transfer them to the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions. (Introduced by Councilmember Blackwell on April 6, 2006.) (Martin Gregorski)

  17. Bill No. 060264 - Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, a deed conveying, for a nominal consideration, fee simple title to a parcel of land on the 3000 block of East Tioga Street, for further conveyance at fair market value. (Introduced by Councilmember Krajewski on April 4, 2006.) (Martin Gregorski)

  18. Bill No. 060204 - Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a deed conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land with buildings and improvements, thereon, situate 8011 Frankford Avenue in the City of Philadelphia, for further conveyance at fair market value. (Introduced by Councilmember Kenney on March 16, 2006.) (Shari Cooper)

  19. Bill No. 060204 - Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a deed conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land with buildings and improvements, thereon, situate 8011 Frankford Avenue in the City of Philadelphia, for further conveyance at fair market value. (Introduced by Councilmember Kenney on March 16, 2006.) (Shari Cooper)

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