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MATTHEW MONROE, ESQ.

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  1. Nov 14, 2023
  2. Sep 27, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    1933 W GEORGE ST: [PERMIT] THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLAN. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE(1) INTERIOR ACCESSORY PARKING SPACE FOR ONE(1) VEHICLE. ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS AND ASSOCIATED SOLAR COLLECTOR SUPPORT STRUCTURES TO BE INSTALLED.

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  3. Sep 27, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    1931 W GEORGE ST: [PERMIT] FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE (1) OFF STREET PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION / PLAN

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  4. Aug 23, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    109-31 N 2ND ST: SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION IS FOR A RETAIL SALE OF FOOD, BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES (For the retail sale of Italian specialty food dry-goods (groceries) and for wines for off-site consumption); SIT-IN RESTAURANT ( wines, beers and spirits for on-site consumption) ( For the non-cooking preparation and sale of cheese, dried/cured meat, fruit, nut (charcuterie), boards/plates, preparation for on-site consumption and sale of Italian specialty coffees) IN THE SAME LOT WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: Table 14-502-2 Supplemental Use Controls in the Center City Overlay District Eating and drinking establishment (sit-in restaurant), is a special exception to zba in this old city residential area control district. ONE (1) USE REFERRAL Fee to File Appeal: $300 NOTES TO THE ZBA: No sign on this applicatio

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  5. Aug 2, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    1421 N 17TH ST: (PERMIT) For the relocation of lot lines to create one lot (Parcel B) from five lots (deeded 1421, 1423, 1425, 1427, and 1429 N 17th St) For the erection of an attached structure with roof access for maintenance only. For the proposed use as Multi Family Household Living (21 Units).

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  6. Aug 2, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    1433 N 17TH ST: (PERMIT) APPLICATION IS FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) PARCEL “C” FROM THREE (3) OPA ACCOUNTS (1437 N 17TH ST, 1435 N 17TH ST AND 14433 N 17TH STREET). FOR THE CREATION OF TWELVE (12) NON-ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING WITH TWO (2) ACCESSIBLE SPACES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.

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  7. Aug 2, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    1412 N 17TH ST: ***AMENDED REFUSAL*** PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE PARCEL (A) FROM FOUR(4) OPA ACCOUNTS (1412, 1414, 1416, 1418 N 17 TH) FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE-STORY STRUCTURE FOR MULTI-F

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  8. Apr 26, 2023
  9. Apr 12, 2023
  10. Mar 8, 2023
  11. Jun 22, 2022

    L&I appeals · dismissed

    1819-25 GREGG ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF TEN (10) DETACHED STRUCTURES WITH CELLAR ON THE SAME LOT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. USES: FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING TEN (10) DWELLING UNITS (BUILDING # 1 TO 10) AND TEN (10) ACCESSORY OFF STREET INTERIOR PARKING SPACES (ONE INTERIOR PARKING GARAGE ON EACH UNITS).

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  12. May 11, 2022
  13. Mar 9, 2022
  14. Jan 12, 2022
  15. May 26, 2021

    L&I appeals · granted

    437 W HEWSON ST: PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITY OF USE TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FOR ZONING PURPOSES WITH RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS AND EASEMENTS TO BE RECORDED BY DEED TO BIND CURRENT AND FUTURE OWNERS OF THE CONTIGUOUS TWO(2) PARCELS ( 437 HEWSON ST AND 439 HEWSON ST) TO PRESERVE THE UNITY OF USE AND THE LEGALITY OF THE ENTIRE PROJECT THAT STEMS FROM SINGLE ZONING LOT TREATMENT. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, PROOF OF RECORDATION OF EASEMENTS, AGREEMENTS AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS MUST BE SUPPLIED FOR USE AS AN ARTIST STUDIOS AND ARTISAN INDUSTRIES (WORKSHOP) AND STORAGE OF ACCESSORY MATERIALS. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION. The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-1 ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT THE PROPOSED, ARTIST STUDIOS AND ARTISAN INDUSTRIES, IS PROHIBITED IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT. ONE (1) USE REFUSAL Fee to File Appeal: $ 300

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  16. Apr 7, 2021

    L&I appeals · other

    265 E HORTTER ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (SIX (6) DWELLINGS)WITH SIX (6)INTERIOR ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES, ACCESSED FROM E HORTTER ST SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN

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  17. Mar 31, 2021

    L&I appeals · granted

    1929 KATER ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.

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  18. Oct 14, 2020
  19. Oct 7, 2020

    L&I appeals · granted

    1022 BUTTONWOOD ST: APPLICATION IS FOR A BODY ART SERVICES (TATTOO & BODY ART SERVICES) AT SECOND FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: Section 14-603(13)(b) (. e) Regulated use Within 500 ft. of the nearest lot line of a lot containing residential uses ONE (1) USE REFUSAL Fee to File Appeal: $300 NOTES TO THE ZBA: NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.… Parcel Owner: 1022 BUTTONWOOD ST PHILADELPHIA, PA

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  20. Oct 7, 2020

    L&I appeals · granted

    537 E GIRARD AVE: For the change of use to Body Art Service. Single Family Household Living as to remain. Use other than residential and other than parking along 100% of the ground floor frontage and within the first 30 ft. of building depth, measured from the front building line.

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  21. Undated

    L&I appeals · withdrawn

    2050 WELSH RD: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2) STORY ADDITION INCLUDING A MEZZANINE, A REAR ADDITION, AND A DECK ON AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS/ APPLICATION. FOR USE AS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AND GROUP PRACTITIONER (MEDICAL, DENTAL, HEALTH PRACTITIONER) THROUGHOUT. FOR THE CREATION OF ELEVEN (11) PARKING SPACES INCLUDING ONE (1) ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE. AP 976443

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  22. Undated

    L&I appeals · withdrawn

    1140 W NEVADA ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (TO ENCLOSE STAIRS AND LANDINGS ONLY). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS AND APPLICATION. FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.

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