Zoning Projects Under Review
Projects Under Review for VariancesFor meeting schedules and agendas, see the UPCOMING MEETINGS tab
89 BETHLEHEM PIKE
Variance for erection of walk-in freezer for use of eating and drinking establishment

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Summary presentation for DRC
Site and Floor Plans
Site Photos
DRC Application
Appeal
Spec Sheet
Updated presentation
Revised Plans
Neighbor Letters
Cafe Menu
Owner support letter9101 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
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Zoning PlansProjects Pending Review - Date TBD8624-26 GERMANTOWN AVE - Variance request for proposed sit-down restaurant in CMX1 zoning district; Zoning CMX-1https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/8624-26_GERMANTOWN_AVE_Zoning_Refusal.pdf

Documents and plans will be uploaded as we receive them.
8622 GERMANTOWN AVE - Variance request for proposed two-family household living in commercial district; Zoning CMX-1REFUSAL

Documents and plans will be uploaded as we receive them. 18 HILLTOP RD - Variance request for Two dwelling units, expressly prohibited in the RSA-3 residential zoning district. Zoning - CMX-1 BW RSA-3REFUSAL

Documents and plans will be uploaded as we receive them.
8532 GERMANTOWN AVE - Variance request for Multi-Family household Living. prohibited in this zoning district. Zoning CMX-1
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Documents and plans will be uploaded as we receive them.
8137 GERMANTOWN AVE - Variance request for Three dwelling units, prohibited in the RSA-3 residential zoning district; Zoning CMX-1 BW RSA-3
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Documents and plans will be uploaded as we receive them. 101 BETHLEHEM PIKE - Variance request for Two-family household living, prohibited in this distrcit. Zoning CMX-1 abutting RSA-3
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Documents and plans will be uploaded as we receive them.
105 BETHLEHEM PIKE - Variance request for Multi-Family household Living, prohibited in this zoning district. Zoning CMX-1 abutting RSA-3REFUSAL
Documents and plans will be uploaded as we receive them. 7928 GERMANTOWN AVE - Variance request for Multi-Family household Living, prohibited in this zoning district. Zoning CMX-1 abutting RSA-3
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Documents and plans will be uploaded as we receive them. ____________________________________________________________________________Preliminary PresentationsNone Currently
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Non-Variance Projects Under Community Discussion
• 10 Bethlehem Pike - not currently subject to a Refusal from the Department of Licenses and Inspection; the zoning permit that was issued by right by the Department of Licenses and Inspections has been appealed; a hearing before the ZBA is expected sometime in late 2021. ZBA hearing was held on Nov. 30, 2021. The ZBA supported the by-right permit.
• 100-102 E. Mermaid Lane - under discussion with developer and stakeholder community groups; plans are undeveloped and not currently subject to a Refusal from the Department of Licenses and Inspection
______________________________________________________________________________Community Agreement Review
8201 Shawnee Street Development Agreement between CHCA and Bowman Properties. The community agreement can be found HERE. The Shawnee St. development details are in the "Parcel B" sections of the agreement.Plans for 8201 SHAWNEEFront PerspectiveSide ElevationRear ElevationSurveyZoning Plan, updatedMEETING RECORDING - (Last 15 minutes of the meeting)
______________________________________________________________________________Projects Under Appeal10 Bethlehem Pike - Appeal of by-right permit for 5-story mixed use building on old Sunoco site.
By-right decision was appealed by CHCA and affected neighbors; ZBA heard appeal on Nov. 30, 2021 and denied the appeal; On Dec. 29, 2021, CHCA and neighbors appealed the ZBA decision; appeal wil go to the Court of Common Pleas. Date not yet known.
https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/2021_07_16-10_Bethlehem_Pike_Drawing_Package.pdf540 W. MORELAND AVE– Variance request for subdivision of one lot into two
https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/540_W_MORELAND_AVE-Refusal.pdf
https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/540_W_MORELAND_Application_for_APPEAL.pdf
540 W Moreland Ave Plan (Note: this plan was rejected by L&I and will require a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment to proceed)https://www.chestnuthill.org/docs/540_W._Moreland-CHCA_Application.pdfCHCA Letter to ZBAOn August 4, 2021, the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment voted to grant this variance for subdivision, as submitted to L&I and presented to the CHCA.ZBA hearing is September 15, 2:00 pm.
On October 6, 2021. neighbors of this property appealed the decision of the ZBA to the Court of Common Pleas. Watch this space for updates on the hearing date. It will likely not be until sometime in 2022, perhaps the first half of the year.______________________________________________________________________________Archived Projects
https://chestnuthill.org/archived_rco_variance_projects.php
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