162-64 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN

Historic address

156 WEST. SCHOOL HOUSE LANE PHILADELPHIA PA, 156 WEST SCHOOL HOUSE LANE (BOXWOOD), 156 WEST. SCHOOL HOUSE LANE (BOXWOOD), 156 WEST. SCHOOL HOUSE LANE

Year built

1900

Building description

S/D W/D GAR 3 STY MASONRY

Owner

MC GREGORY MARLENE

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1. Mar 12, 2019

   Nomination

   Committee on Historic Designation

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Continued to April 2019 CHD meeting (not June 2019 as requested by owner). Property owner may request a second continuance if necessary.

   Vote tally

   4-0-0-0, 2 absent

   Criteria cited

   Criterion CCriterion DCriterion E

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Bruce Lavertyyes
   • Douglas Mooneyabsent
   • Elizabeth Milroyyes
   • Emily Coopermanyes
   • Janet Kleinyes
   • Jeff Cohenyes

   Testimony

   • Georgette Bartellsupport, person
   • Oscar Beisertneutral, person
   • Sue Pattersonsupport, person
2. Sep 18, 2019

   Nomination

   Committee on Historic Designation

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Remanded to a future Committee on Historic Designation meeting at request of equitable owner Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

   Vote tally

   5 yes, 1 absent

   Criteria cited

   Criterion CDistinctive architectural eraCriterion DDistinguishing architectural styleCriterion EWork of an influential designer

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Bruce Lavertyyes
   • Douglas Mooneyyes
   • Elizabeth Milroyyes
   • Emily Coopermanyes
   • Jeff Cohenabsent
   • Suzanna Baruccoyes

   Testimony

   • Sue Pattersonsupport, person
3. Oct 11, 2019

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Recorded conditions

   Remanded to 20 May 2020 Committee on Historic Designation meeting

   Vote tally

   12-0 (part of omnibus continuance motion)

   Criteria cited

   Criterion CDistinctive architectural eraCriterion DDistinguishing architectural styleCriterion EWork of an influential designer

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Coopermanyes
   • Edwardsyes
   • Hartneryes
   • Lippertyes
   • Longyes
   • Mattioniyes
   • McCoubreyyes
   • Stanfordyes
   • Sánchezyes
   • Thomasyes
   • Tregoyes
   • Washingtonyes
4. Dec 3, 2020

   Nomination

   Committee on Historic Designation

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Continued to January 2021 Committee on Historic Designation meeting; property remains under Historical Commission jurisdiction

   Vote tally

   6-0

   Criteria cited

   Criterion CDistinctive architectural eraCriterion DDistinguishing architectural styleCriterion EWork of an influential designer

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Bruce Lavertyyes
   • Douglas Mooneyyes
   • Elizabeth Milroyyes
   • Emily Coopermanyes
   • Jeff Cohenyes
   • Suzanna Baruccoyes

   Testimony

   • Matt McClureneutral, person
   • Oscar Beisertneutral, person
   • Penn Knox Neighborhood Associationsupport, organization
5. Mar 12, 2021

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Rear carriage house/cottage-stable deemed non-contributing; two-story projection off rear of house with second-floor walkway deemed not historically significant

   Prior meeting reference: Committee on Historic Designation review; notice of nomination mailed 7 February 2019

   Vote tally

   11 to 2

   Criteria cited

   Criterion BCriterion CCriterion DCriterion ECriterion ICriterion J

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Betty Turneryes
   • Dan McCoubreyyes
   • Donna Carneyyes
   • Emily Coopermanyes
   • Jessica Sánchezyes
   • John Mattionino
   • Josh Lippertyes
   • Kelly Edwardsyes
   • Kimberly Washingtonyes
   • Mark Doddsyes
   • Robert Thomasyes
   • Sara Leporino
   • Steven Hartneryes

   Testimony

   • Aaron Bahneyneutral, person
   • Aaron Wunschsupport, person
   • Allison Weisssupport, person
   • Darwin Beauvaissupport, person
   • David Traubsupport, person
   • Devon Beverlyoppose, person
   • Doug Mooneyneutral, person
   • George Earl Thomasoppose, person
   • Georgette Bartellsupport, person
   • Grace Flissersupport, person
   • Greg Smolleyoppose, person
   • Irwin Trausssupport, person
   • J M Duffinsupport, person
   • Margaret Manzersupport, person
   • Matt McClureoppose, person
   • Oscar Beisertsupport, person
   • Patrick Grossisupport, person
   • Penn Knox Neighborhood Associationsupport, organization
   • Pennsylvania School for the Deafoppose, organization
   • Peter Baileyoppose, person
   • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiasupport, organization
   • Save Our Sitessupport, organization
   • Steven Peitzmansupport, person
   • Sue Pattersonsupport, person
6. Oct 16, 2023

   Demolition review

   Document type: CFH

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Recorded conditions

   Staff recommended approval conditioned on review and approval of a campus reorganization plan including relocations of drives, parking lots, and walkways; location and massing of any new buildings; and protection of archaeological resources

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee review on 23 August 2022; Individual designation approved 3/12/2021; Nomination submitted January 2019

   Criteria cited

   Section 14-1005(6)(d) - demolition necessary in the public interestSection 14-1005(6)(d) - building cannot be used for any purpose for which it is or may be reasonably adaptedSection 14-1005(6)(a) - 60-day review periodSection 14-1003(1)(b)(.4) - real estate developer seat on CommissionRule 10 - financial hardship for non-profit organizationsRule 10.2 - non-profit standard for financial hardshipAmericans with Disabilities Act - reasonable accommodation

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Greg Smolleysupport, person
   • Irwin Traussoppose, person
   • Janice Woodcockoppose, person
   • Jeffrey S. Bravinsupport, person
   • Ken Weinsteinoppose, person
   • Mark D. Apodacasupport, person
   • Matt McClure, Esq.support, person
   • Melissa Draganac-Hawksupport, person
   • Meredith Trego, Esq.support, person
   • Neil Sklaroff, Esq.oppose, person
   • Paul Steinkeoppose, person
   • Penn Knox Neighborhood Associationoppose, organization
   • Pennsylvania School for the Deafsupport, organization
   • Preservation Allianceoppose, organization
7. Nov 28, 2023

   Demolition review

   Document type: CFH

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Recorded conditions

   Staff recommends final approval conditioned on review and approval of a campus reorganization plan including relocation of drives, parking lots, and walkways; location and massing of any new buildings; and protection of archaeological resources

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee review 23 August 2022; Committee on Financial Hardship review 18 October 2023; Historical Commission meeting 10 November 2023

   Criteria cited

   Demolition necessary in the public interestBuilding cannot be used for any purpose for which it is or may be reasonably adaptedAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodationCriteria for Designation B, C, D, E, I, J (cited at designation in 2021)

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Greg Smolleysupport, person
   • Irwin Traussoppose, person
   • Janice Woodcockoppose, person
   • Ken Weinsteinoppose, person
   • Matt McCluresupport, person
   • Melissa Draganac-Hawksupport, person
   • Meredith Tregosupport, person
   • Neil Sklaroffoppose, person
   • Paul Steinkeoppose, person
   • Penn Knox Neighborhood Associationoppose, organization
   • Pennsylvania School for the Deafsupport, organization
   • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
8. Dec 8, 2023

   Demolition review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Recorded conditions

   Staff recommended approval conditioned on review and approval of a campus reorganization plan including relocations of drives, parking lots, and walkways, location and massing of any new buildings, and protection of archaeological resources

   Prior meeting reference: Designated 3/12/2021; Architectural Committee reviewed 23 August 2022; Committee on Financial Hardship reviewed 18 October 2023; continued and remanded at 10 November 2023 PHC meeting (735th Stated Meeting); Committee on Financial Hardship reviewed supplements 28 November 2023 and recommended approval

   Criteria cited

   Section 14-1005(6)(d) Philadelphia CodeRule 10 Historical Commission Rules and RegulationsAmericans with Disabilities Act

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Greg Smolleysupport, person
   • Jonathan Farnhamsupport, person
   • Mark Apodacasupport, person
   • Matthew McCluresupport, person
   • Melissa Draganac-Hawksupport, person
   • Meredith Tregosupport, person
   • Neil Sklaroffoppose, person
   • Penn Knox Neighborhood Associationoppose, organization
   • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization