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Tonight at the Triangles: Councilman Johnson Giving Away Free Blue Recycling Bins, 6-8 PM![]()
Every
Thursday this summer we've been hosting a food truck and live music at the
Triangles (23rd and South Street). Joining tonight's festivities from 6-8 PM
will be Councilman Kenyatta Johnson as he gives away over 100 free blue
recycling bins. Pick one up for yourself or your neighbor. Details here.
Tonight's music is provided by Mazel Tov Cocktail and food is from Samosa Deb!
We're
back at the Triangles on Tuesday August 5th for Light Up the Night BBQ - a celebration of National Night Out! Details here.
Lastly,
the SOSNA office will be closed for much of August (Aug 4-25) as we transition to a
new Programs Coordinator, Abby Rambo. Abby will be coming on board August 25th!
Until then, though the office will be closed during the day, regular committee
meetings will be occuring as listed on the SOSNA Events Calendar. Stop by after the 25th and welcome Abby to the
neighborhood!
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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
Neighborhood Books Makes the Press
The Weekly Press ran an article on Curtis Kise, who owns and runs Neighborhood Books at 1906 South Street. Curtis is very optimistic about the future of books in print. Read the full story here.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Tria is Coming Nearby
According to Naked Philly, Tria is coming to 23rd and Pine. This is across the street from Fitler Square where Dmitri's used to be. Read the story here.
The article ends with, "And it's only like six years later than we would have liked. Let's try to make sure it actually happens this time, and keep this thing a secret from any local NIMBYs until it's too late. Sounds good?"
The article ends with, "And it's only like six years later than we would have liked. Let's try to make sure it actually happens this time, and keep this thing a secret from any local NIMBYs until it's too late. Sounds good?"
Thursday, July 24, 2014
New Fence Around the Triangle
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Triangle Summer Music Series
Music Continues at the Triangle at 23rd and South Streets.
All events subject to change.
Date
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Time
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Acts
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July 24
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6-8 PM
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Musician: Tall Trees
Food Truck: Mom-Mom's Polish Food Cart
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July 31
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5:30-8:30 PM
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Musician: Mazel Tov Cocktail
Food Truck: Samosa Deb
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August 7
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6-8 PM (TBR)
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Musician: Dylan Taylor
Food Truck: TBA
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August 14
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6-8 PM (TBR)
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Musician: AlyCat
Food Truck: TBA
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August 21
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5:30-8:30P PM
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Musician: Minas
Food Truck: TBA
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All events subject to change.
Monday, July 21, 2014
22nd & Lombard
Naked Philly has more details on the conversion of the parking lot at 22nd and Lombard into housing. You can read the article here.
Looks like the current plan is to construct three houses, down from an original plan for four. The developer needs variances (it's zoned first floor commercial) and scheduled a hearing with L&I. This was postponed when L&I learned that the developer hadn't yet reviewed the plans with CCRA. This is currently on the CCRA zoning committee for July 22nd. Here's the details from the CCRA agenda:
2143 Lombard Street (CMX-2)
ZBA #22993, Hearing Date: August/date unknown
For the lot adjustment to create three (3) lots (lots 1-3) from four (4) existing lots (2143, 2145,
2147 and 2149 Lombard Street) and for the creation of a shared driveway easement. On lots 1-2:
for the erection of an attached structure with decks at the 2nd-4th floor rear and a roof deck
accessed by a pilot house. For use as a single family dwelling with two (2) interior accessory
parking spaces. On lot 4: for the erection of a semi-detached structure with decks at the 2nd-4th
floor rear and a roof deck accessed by a pilot house for use as a single family dwelling with two
interior accessory parking spaces.
Refusals:
(1) Use – an attached building in the CMX-2 District must contain a non-residential use
along 100% of the ground floor frontage and within the first 30 foot of building depth,
measured from the front building line; whereas the proposed structures on lots 1-4 do not
propose any non-residential uses.
(2) Side yard – Required: 5ft; Proposed: 3.2ft
(3) Rear yard depth – Required: 9ft. Proposed: 0ft.
(4) Height - Allowed: 38ft; Proposed: 45ft
Looks like the current plan is to construct three houses, down from an original plan for four. The developer needs variances (it's zoned first floor commercial) and scheduled a hearing with L&I. This was postponed when L&I learned that the developer hadn't yet reviewed the plans with CCRA. This is currently on the CCRA zoning committee for July 22nd. Here's the details from the CCRA agenda:
2143 Lombard Street (CMX-2)
ZBA #22993, Hearing Date: August/date unknown
For the lot adjustment to create three (3) lots (lots 1-3) from four (4) existing lots (2143, 2145,
2147 and 2149 Lombard Street) and for the creation of a shared driveway easement. On lots 1-2:
for the erection of an attached structure with decks at the 2nd-4th floor rear and a roof deck
accessed by a pilot house. For use as a single family dwelling with two (2) interior accessory
parking spaces. On lot 4: for the erection of a semi-detached structure with decks at the 2nd-4th
floor rear and a roof deck accessed by a pilot house for use as a single family dwelling with two
interior accessory parking spaces.
Refusals:
(1) Use – an attached building in the CMX-2 District must contain a non-residential use
along 100% of the ground floor frontage and within the first 30 foot of building depth,
measured from the front building line; whereas the proposed structures on lots 1-4 do not
propose any non-residential uses.
(2) Side yard – Required: 5ft; Proposed: 3.2ft
(3) Rear yard depth – Required: 9ft. Proposed: 0ft.
(4) Height - Allowed: 38ft; Proposed: 45ft
Friday, July 18, 2014
South Street West Civic Association News Letter
Neighbors
The city is in the process of rezoning. The proposed changes
in our immediate area (part of the Central District) are mostly to rezone to
what exists. So, for example, some homes that are single family will be rezoned
to single family from multi-family and new parks south of us will be rezoned to
parks.
We would strongly encourage everyone interested to attend the
meeting on July 23rd at 6PM at the St Charles Senior Center,
1941 Christian Street with SOSNA. This will provide you with a chance to provide
input before these changes become law. You can also go to the SOSNA office to
look at the maps ahead of time. See the link with details below of the proposed changes.
Please attend even if you are north of South Street – this
type of rezoning will not be done again for decades. City Planning includes all
of you as part of the Central District plan. If you do not provide feedback now
(positive or negative), you are not likely to have a voice for decades. While
the proposed zoning changes do not seem to contradict what most of you have said
is important to you over the past years, you should communicate that. This is
the time to be heard.
The discussion at other locations has also included a
discussion of transit. You can review comments from prior meetings on line.
Given concerns many have raised about congestion in our area and concerns about
balancing safe bike and pedestrian lanes, enough loading for our small
neighborhood business district and parking concerns (particularly by those who
do shift work and those trying to avoid being the “free” parking lot for
non-residents using restaurants and entertainment in Center City or who work in
University City) it would be a good time to communicate those
concerns.
We recommend that you attend if possible, as there will be
feedback stations about various aspects of the plan with both district council
people and City Planning personnel. If you can not attend, please contact
Kenyatta Johnson’s office with feedback. His e-mail is Kenyatta.Johnson@phila.gov You can
also send feedback to City Planning.
SOSNA News Letter
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SOSNA Social with SCP on Monday at the Bainbridge Club; Zoning Re-Mapping Meeting on Wednesday
Dear
neighbors
We
hope everyone enjoys the upcoming weekend. Stop by the Triangles on Saturday to
get your bike registered with the Philadelphia Police (Details below).
Check
out below about some great events upcoming next week, especially the SOSNA Social with Stanton Community Partners at the Bainbridge Club (BRING
SCHOOL SUPPLIES!) and an important public meeting with the City Planning Commission about proposed changes to
the zoning map.
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