Archived RCO Variance Projects
2023
Valley Green Run Restoration and Pedestrian Bridge Applicant: FOWTo be reviewed at the October 17 DRC meeting and the October 26 CHCA board meeting.See 2023 Upcoming Meetings tab for links.
All meetings via zoom unless otherwise announced.ZBA Hearing Nov. 14, 2023, 9:30 AM
400 E. Evergreen - Variance to erect a free-standing 244 SF greenhouse accessory to existing single-family residence, where 130 SF accessory building is limit under code
8129 Germantown - Variance for visitor accommodations at 2nd floor in same building with existing retail on 1st floor of existing structure in CMX-1 zoning
REFUSAL
PRESENTATION
NEIGHBOR NOTICE LETTER
PROOF OF MAILING
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PHOTO 3 4 5 6 7 6 184 E. Willow Grove - Variance to legalize long-standing use of rear building for multi-family in RSA3 zoning
ALL DOCUMENTS COMBINED INTO ONE PDF
5. E. Chestnut Hill Avenue - Variance for detached single family dwelling with 3 interior and 3 exterior parking spaces on RSD-3 lot with existing house; Sideyard setback to be 5'4", where 7' is required
REFUSAL
DRC APPLICATION
PLANS
APPEAL
NEIGHBOR NOTICE LETTER
UPDATED PRESENTATION2ND UPDATED PRESENTATION113 W. Chestnut Hill Avenue - Variance for private residence 3-car garage on RSD-1/RSD-3 lot; Refusal states height exceeds code by 5+ feet
2022301 REX AVENUE - Variance for the erection of an addition to the existing detached accessory structure for use as single-family household living.
DRC ApplicationZoning AppealREFUSAL
PLANSNeighbor Letter Notice
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Introduction: Overview of Multi-site Zoning Variance18 HILLTOP RD - Variance request for Two dwelling units, expressly prohibited in the RSA-3 residential zoning district. Zoning - CMX-1 BW RSA-3
DRC Application
Zoning AppealREFUSALVisual presentation101 BETHLEHEM PIKE - Variance request for Two-family household living, prohibited in this distrcit. Zoning CMX-1 abutting RSA-3
DRC Application
Zoning Appeal REFUSALVisual presentation105 BETHLEHEM PIKE - Variance request for Multi-Family household Living, prohibited in this zoning district. Zoning CMX-1 abutting RSA-3
DRC Application
Zoning Appeal
REFUSAL
Visual presentation7928 GERMANTOWN AVE - Variance request for Multi-Family household Living, prohibited in this zoning district. Zoning CMX-1 abutting RSA-3
DRC Application
Zoning AppealREFUSALVisual presentation
8042-44 GERMANTOWN AVE - Variance request for Six dwelling units, prohibited in the RSA-3 residential zoning district; Zoning RSA-3
DRC Application
Zoning Appeal
REFUSAL
Visual Presentation
8137 GERMANTOWN AVE - Variance request for Three dwelling units, prohibited in the RSA-3 residential zoning district; Zoning CMX-1 BW RSA-3
DRC Application
Zoning AppealREFUSAL
Visual presentation8532 GERMANTOWN AVE - Variance request for Multi-Family household Living. prohibited in this zoning district. Zoning CMX-1
DRC Application
Zoning AppealREFUSALVisual presentation
8622 GERMANTOWN AVE - Variance request for proposed two-family household living in commercial district; Zoning CMX-1
DRC Application
Zoning Appeal
REFUSAL
Legalization of existing use; no visuals
8624-26 GERMANTOWN AVE - Variance request for proposed sit-down restaurant in CMX1 zoning district; Zoning CMX-1
DRC Application
Zoning Appeal
REFUSALLegalization of existing use; no visuals89 BETHLEHEM PIKE
Variance for erection of walk-in freezer for use of eating and drinking establishment
REFUSAL
Summary presentation for DRCSite and Floor PlansSite PhotosDRC ApplicationAppealSpec SheetUpdated presentationRevised PlansNeighbor LettersCafe MenuOwner support letter8430 ARDEIGH ST - Variance request for the creation of one dwelling unit in an existing detached garage and the creation of two open-air accessory parking spaces.
REFUSAL
Open with Google MapsREVISED Site Plan 12/01/2021SITE PLAN with photos
ZONING - Neighborhood Context
APPEAL to ZBA
DRC Application
ZBA Hearing Date202130 W. Highland Ave. - zoning variance for 8 townhouse developmentDevelopment Review Committee - April 13, 7:00pm
CHCA Letter to ZBARecording of meeting:
CHCA Public Meetings - YouTubeDocuments as of 4/20/2021https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/Traffic_Study_30_W._Highland_Ave._4-20-2021.pdf_____________________________________________________________________
https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/30_W_Highland_Sub-committee_report.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/DissentingReport30WestHighland04132021.docx______________________________________________________________________
https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/30_W_HIghland-Application_for_Appeal_2.9.20219337173.1.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/30_W._Highland_Ave-Notice_of_Refusal_ZP-2021-0000779330639.1.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/1-29-2021-30_W_Highland_Zoning_Site_Plan_Z-1-012221.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/30W_HIGHLAND_AVE_210411_W_HIGHLAND_AVE_ELEVATION_as_of_4-11-2021.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/30W_HIGHLAND_AVE_210411-SW_VIEW_as_of_4-11-2021.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/30W_HIGHLAND_AVE_210411-WEST_ELEVATION_as_of_4-11-2021.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/30W_HIGHLAND_AVE_210411-W_HIGHLAND_AVE_VIEW_4-11-2021.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/30W_HIGHLAND_AVE_210411-W_HIGHLAND_AVE_STREET_ELEVATION_as_of_4-11-2021.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/30W_HIGHLAND_AVE_210411-NW_VIEW_REV1-ACADIA_ENTRY_TREE_NOT_SHOWN_as_of_4-11-2021.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/30W_HIGHLAND_AVE_210411-WEST_ELEVATION_UNITS_1_2_as_of_4-11-2021.pdf215 E. Evergreen Ave – Variance request for erection of semi-detached single home on existing lot
CHCA Letter to ZBAhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/215_Evergreen-CHCA_application.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/215_E_EVERGREEN_AVE-Refusal.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/215_Evergreen_Avenue-A1_Plans.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/215_Evergreen_Exterior_3.jpeghttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/215_Evergreen_Exterior_2.jpeghttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/215_Evergreen_Exterior.jpeg
https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/215EEVERGREEN_application_for_APPEAL.PDF8612-14 Germantown Ave. - Variance request to allow a restaurant in that zoning district - variance granted by ZBA 
CHCA Letter to ZBAhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/8612-14_Germantown_RCO_Letter._to_ZBA.pdf - letter to ZBA to support variance request with community agreement attached
https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/8212_Germantown_Ave-non-opposition.pdf Letter from
Councilwoman Bass' office
https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/8612_Germantown_Ave_Corrected_Refusal_11_10_2020.pdf https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/8612_GTA_Appeal_Form_Completed_and_signed_for_Restaurant_Use.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/DRC_Application_Form_2019_FINAL_Corrected_on_11_13_2020.pdf - DRC application 2020/2021
https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/El_Limon_revised_signage-fine_lettering_11-23-2020_version_with_Historical_and_previous.pdf7715 Crittenden (Chestnut Hill Village) - For erection of recreation-related building with 90% FAR (Floor Area Ratio)
CHCA Letter to ZBAhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/7715_CRITTENDEN_ST.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/7715_Crittenden_14-303_Notice.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/City_of_Philadelphia__Project_Information_Form.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/DRC_Application_Form_2019_FINAL.pdfhttps://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/Refusal.pdf14 LAUGHLIN LANE - Variance request for the erection of a one-story addition on the rear of existing two-story single family RSD-1; Required rear yard setback 30 feet; proposed 15 feet.
Open with Google MapsREFUSAL
DRC Application
Zoning Appeal
Zoning Plans
Site Plan w Setback Envelope
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8410 PROSPECT AVE - Variance request for the relocation of lot lines to subdivide one lot into two, and for the creation of an easement for the erection of a detached private residence and garage at the rear of the lot; existing structure to remain. 
Above: Aerial view of parcel and neighboring parcels. Imagery © 2021 Google, Imagery 2021 Maxar Technologies, U.S. Geological Survey, USDA Farm Service Agency, Map data ©2021
DRC Application, Refusal, and preliminary zoning plansZ-101, Site Plan updated based upon onsite layout and discussions w/the arborist for the siteZ-103, Large Area Site Plan, which shows the proposal in a larger context with other subdivided properties along the railroad tracks8330 MILLMAN - The Vanna Venturi House
Variance request for the erection of a detached structure for use as accessory dwelling unit on same lot as existing detached structure for use as single family household living. Proposed dwelling must be located within interior of principal building or of a detached building. (See code 14-604 (11) (c)). Also variance for proposed 8' side setback where 10' is required.
REFUSAL
DRC Application
Appeal of RefusalZoning Plans
Slide Presentation
Photos of site
Neighbor Letters of Support
DISCUSSION Document for May 5 LUPZC meeting
Final plans supported by DRC: Page 1 and Page 2
Landscape Plan9410 MEADOWBROOK AVE - This variance appeal was withdrawn.
9101 Germantown Ave - Frances M. Maguire Hall/Woodmere - Variance request to have two principle buildings with a cultural purpose on an RSD-3 property. Also, a steep slope variance is being sought.
DRC Application
Community Presentation
REFUSAL
Zoning PlansPresentation for CHCA Board meeting
