Other
Document type: CFH
Recorded outcomeDeferred
Recorded conditions
Committee requested additional information including: strong analysis of reuse options for existing buildings; architectural implications and site planning possibilities of Option 5; fleshed out costs for Option 5; reconfiguration of Option 3; investigation of preserving only one of the buildings; prior architectural documents from previous deliberations; response to giving an easement on the open space
Prior meeting reference: Academy has been in four-year design process; to return to Commission at April meeting pending additional information
- Vote tally
- Committee voted to table the discussion pending receipt of additional information
- Criteria cited
- Section 9 of the Commission's Rules and RegulationsSections 14-2007(f) and (j) of the Philadelphia CodeFinancial hardshipPreservation of existing open spaceRespect for the Wissahickon Inn and the Chestnut Hill Historic DistrictRespect for Academy's neighbors and surrounding communityWissahickon watershed regulationsProgrammatic needs and fundraising ability
Votes and testimony
Votes
- Harris Steinbergabstain
- James Brownabstain
- Kafi Lindseyabstain
- Vincent Riveraabstain
Testimony
- Betsy Longstrethsupport, person
- Chestnut Hill Historical Societyoppose, organization
- Eric Rahesupport, person
- Frank Steelsupport, person
- Jason Sieminskisupport, person
- John Galleryneutral, person
- Peggy Conversupport, person
- Preservation Allianceneutral, organization