FNA Zoning Committee

Project Description:
Fishtown Automotive site. Proposed conversion of existing quadplex into condominiums with parking garage. This developerment is related to the proposed development at Columbia and Thompson but is being treated as a separate project.

Project History:

• 2007-03-13: Developer meets with the FNA zoning committee.
• 2007-03-20: FNA zoning committee hosts a community meeting regarding the proposal. All residents of Fishtown are eligible to vote.
• 2007-03-20: No formal vote was taken on this project; instead the meeting was informational only. The plan will be presented again in conjunction with the proposal for Columbia and Thompson, and there will be a formal vote (see below)
• 2007-04-02: FNA zoning committee hosts a community meeting regarding both of the developer’s proposals for Columbia & Thompson and 1247-51 Columbia. All residents of Fishtown are eligible to vote.
• 2007-04-02: 61 people voted on the project presented at the community meeting. Attendees voted to support the project 38-23.
  • Local voters (~500 feet of the project): 20 in favor, 11 opposed
  • Community voters (other Fishtown residents): 18 in favor, 12 opposed

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Project Description:
The proposal is for the demolition of the existing structure and the construction of residential units. This developerment is related to the proposed development at 1247-51 Columbia but is being treated as a separate project.

Project History:

• 2006: Developer obtains community approval for demolition of the existing structure at Columbia and Thompson and the construction of six residences.
• 2007-03-13: Developer meets with the FNA zoning committee. Because he has acquired additional property, he is changing his proposal from six residences to seven and must therefore meet with the community again.
• 2007-03-20: FNA zoning committee hosts a community meeting regarding the proposal. All residents of Fishtown are eligible to vote.
• 2007-03-20: No formal vote was taken on this project; instead the meeting was informational only. The plan will be presented again in conjunction with the proposal for 1247-51 Columbia Avenue, and there will be a formal vote.
• 2007-04-02: FNA zoning committee hosts a community meeting regarding both of the developer’s proposals for Columbia & Thompson and 1247-51 Columbia. All residents of Fishtown are eligible to vote.
• 2007-04-02: 62 people voted on the project presented at the community meeting. Attendees voted to support the project 37-25.
  • Local voters (~500 feet of the project): 18 in favor, 13 opposed
  • Community voters (other Fishtown residents): 19 in favor, 12 opposed

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Project Description:
The proposed project includes construction of a 3 story, mixed use building (the Palm Market on the 1st floor and two condos on the second and third floors) with 4 underground parking spots.

Project History:

• 2007-03-13: Developer meets with the FNA zoning committee
• 2007-02-13: FNA zoning committee hosts a community meeting regarding the proposal. All residents of Fishtown are eligible to vote.
• 2007-03-20: 39 people voted on the project presented at the community meeting. Attendees voted to support the project concept WITHOUT the proposed underground parking, 36-3.
  • Local voters (~500 feet of the project): 19 in favor, 2 opposed
  • Community voters (other Fishtown residents): 17 in favor, 1 opposed

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Project Description:
Proposed change of 1st floor unit from commercial status to residential.

Project History:

• 2007-03-13: Developer meets with the FNA zoning committee.
• 2007-03-20: FNA zoning committee hosts a neighbors meeting regarding the proposal. Voting is limited to immediate neighbors.
• 2007-03-20: No formal vote was taken at the meeting regarding this project. However, the four local neighbors who attended the meeting were in favor of the project.

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