COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICES: SOSNA, park, etc.

[lbphilly]

Might as well replicate this thread, too. I thought I'd mention that Shiloh Baptist Church, 2040 Christian Street, will be doing its congregational/neighborhood party again this year, assuming everyone signs on to the permit. I believe they'll be doing it in partnership with St. Charles Borromeo again. This year, the residents of the 2000 block of Christian Street are being invited to set up flea market tables in front of their homes if they desire.

[Gladys]

Wow~! I was going to have a sidewalk sale this summer - maybe i'll have it on that day - i'm in the 21st block but maybe there will be more foot traffic!

[Lolly]

Fom the Park Friends...

Come One, Come All

You are invited to:

WHAT: Friends of Julian Abele Park Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, 1 July 2009 6:30-7:30pm

WHERE: Shiloh Baptist Church - Community Room - 21st & Christian Street

Hope to see you there.

Friends of Julian Abele Park

[Lolly]

I'm sure SOSNA will be setting up shop as a user here on PhiladelphiaSpeaks very soon, but meanwhile...

From: South of South Neighborhood Association
Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 12:09 PM
Subject: [SOSNA e-News] JULY NEWSLETTER

JULY NEWSLETTER

Dear Neighbors:

First, the SOSNA office at 1901 Christian is now open Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Don't hesitate to stop by with any questions, or if you'd like a free blue recycling bin, or a SEPTA Bus schedule for any of the routes that cross our neighborhood (Routes 2, 7, 12, 17, 40 & 64).

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1) July SOSNA ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING: July 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM.

The July meeting of the SOSNA Zoning Committee will take place this upcoming Wednesday.

WHEN: July 15, 2009
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: 1941 Christian Street (St. Charles Senior Center)

AGENDA:

• 1421 Montrose Street: Subdivision of one lot into two to legalize an existing two-story dwelling on Montrose. Currently some lots on Christian Street extend all the way to Montrose.
• 809 S. 17th Street: Referral for the legalization of an off-street parking space to be used by owners of adjacent single-family home.
• 900-10 S. Broad Street: Relocation of lot lines to create one from five lots for use as a private open-air parking lot with 39 spaces, for use by Universal Institute Charter personnel.
• 1711 Montrose Street: Application for the legalization of an existing garage on Montrose to be used as a garage. Construction limited to a flat roof, and curb cut already exists.
• 1000 S. 22nd Street: Applicant presented at June meeting intending to build a residential building on a lot zoned for commercial. No vote was taken and applicant was asked to return with a plan to incorporate commercial on the ground floor. New plans have been submitted with an attempt for commercial on floor one with a single unit on the two floors above.
• 1430 Catharine Street: Application for the erection of a detached garage 18' X 22; with a roof terrace and spiral stairs..

Come hear about development in our neighborhood, and make your voice heard!

Also, it is almost time for the SOSNA Board to appoint new members of the community to the SOSNA Zoning Committee. Anybody interested in sitting on the Committee should come to the July 15 meeting and introduce yourself, or submit your resume to AndrewD<AT>southofsouth<DOT>org by July 22. More information can be obtained by calling the SOSNA Office at 215 732-8446.

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2) Center City District Residential Survey

This just in from the Center City District:

Dear Southwest Center City Resident

The Center City District (CCD) is conducting its annual survey of downtown residents and welcomes your input on how best to improve the quality of life in Center City Philadelphia.

Please share your thoughts by taking a couple of minutes to fill out this brief survey. To begin the survey, visit 2009 Survey of Center City Residents

You will automatically be entered for a chance to win two $50 restaurant gift certificates, four passes to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and a $25 discount at The Print Center Gallery Store. One lucky winner will be chosen at random.

The survey closes on July 24, so please take a moment right now to fill it out.

Thank you for your time!

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3) Welcome Back to May's Gourmet Café Deli!

Please join us in welcoming the return of May's Gourmet Cafe Deli, which just re-opened at the corner of 19th and Christian Street. The grand opening was July 8, and it is currently open 7 days a week from 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Congratulations to May on her successful renovation!

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4) Phillyblog now PhiladelphiaSpeaks

It appears Phillyblog, which has become an informal bulletin board for neighborhood issues, is now called PhiladelphiaSpeaks.com.

The Southwest Center City Page can now be reached at the following link: Southwest Center City - Philadelphia Speaks Forum

Sign on, sign in and join the conversation!

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5) August Neighborhood Clean Up Day - Saturday August 1.

AUGUST 1st is a Neighborhood Clean Up Day!

For your block to participate you can either:

• Notify your block captain (PMBC deals with them directly).
• Email SOSNA at sosna<AT>southofsouth<DOT>org by Thursday July 23rd including the following information:

• The block you wish to clean.
  
• The name and contact information of a point person.
  
• A list of supplies you need (PMBC supplies brooms, rakes, gloves, and bags).

Important notes about the process:

• Filled trash bags can be placed at the corner of your block and will be picked up throughout the day.
  
• There are trucks that spray down cleaned blocks at the end of the day, but PMBC representatives cannot guarantee that every block will get sprayed down.
  
• You can encourage cars on your block to move during the clean up by either

• A) stopping by the SOSNA office to pick up "STREET CLEANING" temporary parking signs. SOSNA has a limited supply of the STREET CLEANING signs, but is trying to obtain more.
  
• B) obtaining a $20 "Block Party" permit from the Streets Department to close off the block for parking during the day. Information on obtaining these permits can be found here: www.phila.gov/streets/block_party.html

Thanks to everyone for their interest, and let's build on the successes of previous efforts!

[Gladys]

Might as well replicate this thread, too. I thought I'd mention that Shiloh Baptist Church, 2040 Christian Street, will be doing its congregational/neighborhood party again this year, assuming everyone signs on to the permit. I believe they'll be doing it in partnership with St. Charles Borromeo again. This year, the residents of the 2000 block of Christian Street are being invited to set up flea market tables in front of their homes if they desire.

Did this already happen? if not when is it?

[lbphilly]

Did this already happen? if not when is it?

Whoops, sorry. August 15.

[Gladys]

too bad i need to do one in july...

[Lolly]

Just a reminder about tomorrow night's SOSNA Zoning meeting...

July SOSNA ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING: July 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM.

The July meeting of the SOSNA Zoning Committee will take place this upcoming Wednesday.

WHEN: July 15, 2009
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: 1941 Christian Street (St. Charles Senior Center)

AGENDA:

• 1421 Montrose Street: Subdivision of one lot into two to legalize an existing two-story dwelling on Montrose. Currently some lots on Christian Street extend all the way to Montrose.
• 809 S. 17th Street: Referral for the legalization of an off-street parking space to be used by owners of adjacent single-family home.
• 900-10 S. Broad Street: Relocation of lot lines to create one from five lots for use as a private open-air parking lot with 39 spaces, for use by Universal Institute Charter personnel.
• 1711 Montrose Street: Application for the legalization of an existing garage on Montrose to be used as a garage. Construction limited to a flat roof, and curb cut already exists.
• 1000 S. 22nd Street: Applicant presented at June meeting intending to build a residential building on a lot zoned for commercial. No vote was taken and applicant was asked to return with a plan to incorporate commercial on the ground floor. New plans have been submitted with an attempt for commercial on floor one with a single unit on the two floors above.
• 1430 Catharine Street: Application for the erection of a detached garage 18' X 22; with a roof terrace and spiral stairs..

Come hear about development in our neighborhood, and make your voice heard!

Also...

...it is almost time for the SOSNA Board to appoint new members of the community to the SOSNA Zoning Committee. Anybody interested in sitting on the Committee should come to the July 15 meeting and introduce yourself, or submit your resume to AndrewD<AT>southofsouth<DOT>org by July 22. More information can be obtained by calling the SOSNA Office at 215 732-8446.

[Lolly]

Just in from SOSNA...

August 19 - SOSNA Zoning Committee Meeting

This upcoming Wednesday is the August meeting of the SOSNA Zoning Committee. The agenda is full of interesting items from around the neighborhood. Come out and make your voice heard. This is a unique opportunity to bring forth concerns in the company of your fellow neighbors and directly to the face of developers and owners. Meetings are moderated by the SOSNA Zoning Committee - made up of seven of your fellow neighbors with expertise in architecture, urban design, planning, building, etc.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 19
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: St. Charles Senior Center, 1941 Christian Street.

Below are the agenda items in the order they'll be heard on Wednesday:

1. 1711 Montrose Street – 2nd presentation for the legalization of an existing garage construction limited to a flat roof; already has curb cut.
2. 1421 Montrose/1422 Christian Street – 2nd presentation for the subdivision of one lot into two to legalize a two-story dwelling on Montrose.
3. 1847 Christian Street (May’s Café) – Applicant seeking support for outdoor seating.
4. 2001 Fitzwater Street (Beauty Shop Café) – Applicant seeking support for permanent use variance.
5. 1418-30, 1434-36 Bainbridge Street – Extension of existing 4-foot rear deck to 16 feet.
6. 1021 S. 22nd Street – Legalize rear fencing and a rear parking space.
7. 2123 Kimball Street – Erection of a three-story dwelling; received support in 2005 but never built.
8. 1619-21 Fitzwater Street – Erection of a three-story, single-family home with a garage.
9. 756-760 Chadwick Street – Relocation of lot lines to create two from three; erection of two homes with garage and roof decks, 41’2’’ high.

For more information about the Zoning Committee, its members and its role in the development process, visit the Zoning section of the SOSNA website: www.southofsouth.org

[Lolly]

Sorry for the late notice...

From: (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MontrosePark/)
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 10:43 AM
Subject: [MontrosePark] Friends of Julian Abele Park Meeting - Wednesday, 7 October 2009,

Come One, Come All
You are invited to:

WHAT: Friends of Julian Abele Park Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, 7 October 2009
6:30-7:30pm

WHERE: Shiloh Baptist Church
Community Room
21st & Christian Street

Hope to see you there –

Friends of Julian Abele Park

[Lolly]

Come on out and vote...

Welcome to Southwest Center City! | South of South Neighborhood Association

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
SOSNA ELECTIONS MEETING
7:00 PM, 1941 Christian Street
St. Charles Senior Center

Come vote for five new members on the SOSNA Board of Directors. Nominees have submitted bios, available here (2009 SOSNA BOARD CANDIDATES | South of South Neighborhood Association). At the meeting itself, nominees will be asked to give a brief speech, highlighting relavant facts from their biography and what they hope to accomplish on the SOSNA Board.

While the votes are being tallied during the hearing, SOSNA will be announcing the winners of the 2009 Streetscape Contest, and prizes wil be distributed to the winners.

[Coco]

This just in from the Christian Street Y:

The Historic Christian Street YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity, will hold its Annual Founder’s Day Banquet and fundraising event, including its celebrated Service Award Ceremony on Thursday, November 5, 2009, starting at 5:30 PM at our 17th & Christian Street location. As in previous years, our theme for this year’s event is our ongoing commitment to Building Strong Kids, Strong Families, and a Strong Community. Our focus is to develop programs that are high quality and promote the development of all people. Currently, over3100 individuals in the greater South Philadelphia community and South West Center City neighborhoods benefit from the Christian Street YMCA’s innovative programs. These programs nurture children and develop healthy spirits, minds, and bodies for all.

…………. We are very pleased that Sulaiman W. Rahman, founder of Urban Philly Professional Network and CEO of UrbanPhilly.com, has agreed to be our keynote speaker.

This year’s Strong Community award will be presented to John A. Dawkins III, President and CEO of Jo-Dan Enterprises/McDonald’s Licensee, for his leadership in our community and the City of Philadelphia at large, as well as his ongoing commitment on behalf of the Historic Christian Street YMCA. The letter indicates that there will also be presentations of a Strong Kids Award, and a Strong Family Award.

The letter goes on to say that music will be provided by Sam Lackey, and entertainment by Phresh Select, a modern dance group. This is a fund raiser for the benefit of the various children programs and to defray those costs for folks who could otherwise not have their children participate. Dinner tickets are $65/pp. The event is catered by Sadies Country Gourmet and I can attest that her food is terrific.

Members of the community are invited to attend this very worthwhile event. If you are interested, call 215-735-5800 and make your reservation.

[phillyfanatic]

Doesn't anyone post the SOSNA zoning list anymore? The last one that I saw on this thread was for August.

[Coco]

Doesn't anyone post the SOSNA zoning list anymore? The last one that I saw on this thread was for August.

You will always find it at Welcome to Southwest Center City! | South of South Neighborhood Association and Southwest Center City Community Calendar

[Lolly]

Doesn't anyone post the SOSNA zoning list anymore? The last one that I saw on this thread was for August.

You will always find it at Welcome to Southwest Center City! | South of South Neighborhood Association and Southwest Center City Community Calendar

Also, signing up for SOSNA e-News (here) will put these notices in your email inbox. Highly recommended.

Meanwhile, here's tomorrow night's list...

October 21, 2009 - October SOSNA ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING - 7 Pm, St. Charles Senior Center, 1941 Christian Street.

618 Rear S. 19th Street - 2nd Presentation for the legalization of an off-street parking space.

1814 Catharine Street - Erection of a three-story rear addition, with roof deck and pilot house, max height 43'5''.

2054 South Street (old MAB Paints) - Permit for first floor to be a real estate office with accessory signage.

1430-34 South Street (Jamaican Jerk Hut) - Application for live entertainment with seating on vacant lot.

[dr_gingivitis]

Also, signing up for SOSNA e-News (here) will put these notices in your email inbox. Highly recommended.

Meanwhile, here's tomorrow night's list...

Note, Jamaican Jerk Hut has just pulled their application until a later date.

[Lolly]

----- Original Message -----
From: MontrosePark@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 4:03 PM
Subject: [MontrosePark] Friends of Julian Abele Park Meeting - Wednesday, 4
November 2009

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Come One, Come All
You are invited to:


WHAT: Friends of Julian Abele Park Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, 4 November 2009
6:30-7:30pm

WHERE: Shiloh Baptist Church
Community Room
21st & Christian Street

Hope to see you there –

Friends of Julian Abele Park

[lbphilly]

Help plant our neighborhood's contribution to the "1,000 trees in one weekend" effort. Locations in SWCC are 22nd and Bainbridge and 17th and Christian. See the interactive map at

TreeVitalize Fall 2009 Planting - Google Maps

[Lolly]

Just in via email from SOSNA...


this month's zoning meeting has a new addition to the agenda - the proposed PHA development at 1003-1011 S. 20th Street. See ... below for details.

December Zoning Agenda - Wednesday December 16 at 7:00 PM. Location TBD.

Due to the double-booking of our normal zoning meeting location, we are currently working to find a new venue for next week's meeting. Look for an email blast early next week with the location, but mark your calendars now regardless.

WHEN: Wed., December 16th
TIME: 7-9 PM
PLACE: TBD

AGENDA:

1) 2123 Kimball Street - 2nd Application, three-story single-family home. Applicant returning having edited the application to include a 9-foot rear-yard.

2) 1423 Montrose/1422 Christian - Application for the subdivision of one lot into two, legalizing the existence of an independent lot on Montrose.

3) 1915-17 Webster Street - Application for the construction of two-single family homes, with small rear yards and roof decks.

4) 756-60 Chadwick Street - Application for the construction of a new single-family home with roof deck, refused also for lack of rear yard/open space.

5) 1003-1011 S. 20th Street - (PHA Application) Relocation of lot lines to create two lots from 5 for the erection of a two story semi-detached structure max height not to exceed 35 feet for use as a four family dwelling unit on each lot. Each with covered entrance way on the first floor and an open terrace above it.

[Lolly]

From SOSNA...

From: South of South Neighborhood Association
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 4:16 PM
Subject: [SOSNA e-News] Zoning Meeting Location Confirmed - St. Charles Borromeo Gymnasium, 20th and Christian

Zoning Meeting Location Confirmed - St. Charles Borromeo Gymnasium, 20th and Christian

Dear neighbors:

The location of tomorrow night's December Zoning Committee meeting is going to be the gymnasium beneath the St. Charles Borromeo parish, at 20th and Christian Streets.

The specifics for the meeting are as follows:

WHEN: Wed., December 16th
TIME: 7-9 PM
PLACE: St. Charles Borromeo Parish Gymnasium, Basement, 900 S. 20th Street (at SWC of 20th and Christian, enter thru door on Christian Street side of building).

AGENDA:

1) 2123 Kimball Street - 2nd Application, three-story single-family home. Applicant returning having edited the application to include a 9-foot rear-yard.
2) 1423 Montrose/1422 Christian - Application for the subdivision of one lot into two, legalizing the existence of an independent lot on Montrose.
3) 1915-17 Webster Street - Application for the construction of two-single family homes, with small rear yards and roof decks.
4) 756-60 Chadwick Street - Application for the construction of a new single-family home with roof deck, refused also for lack of rear yard/open space.
5) 1003-1011 S. 20th Street - (PHA Application) Relocation of lot lines to create two lots from 5 for the erection of a two story semi-detached structure max height not to exceed 35 feet for use as a four family dwelling unit on each lot. Each with covered entrance way on the first floor and an open terrace above it.

Zoning Committee meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

Zoning Committee | South of South Neighborhood Association


PS NOTE: There is a discussion about the #5 item I highlighted above here: http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/fo...th-street.html