We welcome your ideas on how to make our neighborhood an even better place to live and do business.

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CRCA Officers and District Representatives 2010

Ed Hotham, President(10)

Sharon Crawford, Vice President(7)

Jill Schneider, Board Chair(10)

Marge Walsh, Treasurer(1)

Celeste Hardester, Recording Secretary(7)

Don Simon,Corresponding Secretary(8)

Dick Levering- Website Manager(2)

Andrew Godleski- District 13

Don and Susan Simon- District 8

Susan Smith - District 4

Jim Petkovitz - District 14

 

CRCA General Membership Meeting

May 6, 2010

 

 CALL TO ORDER                                                                           

Ed Hotham called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m.  Attendance sign-in sheet was circulated – 21 in attendance

Meeting Notes of April meeting not yet available for review/approval.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spring Into Your Park on May 8.

Lyceum Wellness Center Spring Clean-up – May 15.  Go to the center to join the effort.   They’ll hold a BBQ afterwards.

Monastery Town Watch will be having the Anti-Graffiti network speakers

Police presence has been increased on the Ridge after a visit by Curtis Jones.

ZONING ISSUES

4409-15 MANAYUNK AVE.  - 3 Townhouses planned for construction

Presenters: Richard DeMarco, attorney, and Wayne Martin, Martin Green Studio, Architect (did Sheldon Crossing townhouses in Manayunk at intersection of Sheldon and Cross?)

Structures were refused for permit approval because of exceeding height limitation (41 foot design against 35 foot code, also exceeding 3 story limit by having 4 story design.

Plans were presented. Many Green elements, including:

-         driveway made of pervious concrete,

-         Green roof with a water detention system for slow release or evaporation of rain

-         Solar panels on  roof

-         LEED system green attributes, including lumber and flooring from local sources, insulation/sealing energy efficient, low water usage fixtures

Visual Design features:

-         3 contiguous townhouses with 10-12 feet on either side;

-         driveway in front leading to garage in front ground level; code require one space per unit

-         3 stories plus an open entertainment/garden area on roof, with low walls separating the 3 properties at this level

Units to sell for $600-$800K?. Their funding is secure.

Meeting attendees/neighbors of 4409 strongly expressed concern about many features of construction, including objection to garages in front, claiming that typical practice with such units is for residents to park in driveways and use garages for storage.  This pushes cars to overlap sidewalks, making walking hazardous for pedestrians. The driveways also take away curbside parking for the residents of Manayunk Ave. Also expressed desire for porches in front at ground level, to be consistent with style/culture of neighborhood.  Also concern was expressed about usage of  3 contiguous roof spaces, offering potential for large parties.

Some attendees raised the issue of potential construction planned a block away, at 350 Green Lane.  These two construction projects could have a large impact on a small area, with a lot of curb parking potentially being taken.

New Issues:

RiteAid intends to build at old Golden Dealership property on Ridge.  They say they don’t need community input.  Certain attendees came to meeting to express concern about this plan.  CRCA board will contact Rite Aid and request they come talk to us.

Tim Downey introduced himself as candidate for State Representative (Republican).

Treasurer provided report dated May 6.  

BUSINESS MEMBERS: Please frequent our 2010 Business Members

James Katona, Sr.

Roofing

4384 Manayunk Ave

215-483-2950

Josephine DePalma

Podiatrist

5735 Ridge Avenue

215-483-9610

Yoga on the Ridge

Theresa Conroy

511 Conarroe Street

215-792-6400

Café Roma Bakery

6147 Ridge Avenue

215-482-3222

Intercommunity Action Inc.

6012 Ridge Avenue

215-487-0914

Michael VanBuskirk

Attorney

6510 Ridge Avenue

215-482-7800

Probasco Haus

Ginger Restemeyer

4331 Dexter Street

215-483-0910

Beneficial Bank

7124 Ridge Avenue

215-508-2901

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