EKNA

January 2012 Minutes

ekna — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:40:41 +0000

here are the minutes from the January 2012 general meeting

Philadelphia Citywide cleanup

ekna — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:37:50 +0000

The Philadelphia Citywide Clean-up is on Saturday, April 14. EKNA is
hosting a clean-up around the megalots area and surrounding sidewalks.
Meet-up is at 10:00 am at Leotah’s Place (York and Coral). Bring
gloves and tools if you want, and we will also have supplies. Free
lunch afterwards for volunteers at the Brewery!

The next EKNA monthly meeting is on Monday, April 16 at 7:00 pm at the
Brewery. Agenda items will be sent out next week.

Thanks!

April EKNA Zoning cases

ekna — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:37:22 +0000

April is busy for EKNA!

There will be a community zoning meeting on Wednesday, April 11 at
7:15 pm at Circle of Hope (2009 Frankford Ave) to discuss four zoning
cases. Details below.

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Community Zoning Meeting

When: Wednesday, April 11 at 7:15 pm
Where: Circle of Hope (2009 Frankford Ave), first floor

Concerning:
2537-41 Frankford Ave
2119 E. Norris St
2557 Amber St
2115-15 E Susquehanna Ave

2537-41 Frankford Ave: Creation of a two-family dwelling within an
existing structure with insufficient rear yard.

2119 E Norris St: Subdivision of one lot into two lots. Construction
of two new single-family houses.

2557 Amber St: Relocation of rear lot lines. Rezoning of existing
three-story building for first floor commercial and two apartments
above.

2111-15 E Susquehanna Ave: Relocation of lot lines to create one lot
from two existing lots. Demolition of a one-story structure. Creation
of six parking spaces. Rezoning of existing three-story building for
first floor commercial and six apartments above.

The Zoning Committee of the East Kensington Neighbors Association
(EKNA) will meet with applicants representing these properties to
consider these zoning variances. All neighbors are invited to attend.

2012 Trenton Ave Arts Fest

ekna — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:33:51 +0000

the 2012 Trenton Ave Arts Fest is upon us! It will take place on May 19th.

Neighborhood clean-up

ekna — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:20:58 +0000

Saturday, March 17
Clean-up! Join us for the first clean-up of 2012. Meet at 10:00 AM at
Leotah’s Place. We will be cleaning Coral/Boston to Jasper/Cumberland.
We may also go to Amber/Cumberland if we have enough people. Bring
gloves if you have them, if not then we will have some. Let’s do some
spring cleaning!

March East Kensington neighbors meeting

ekna — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:14:15 +0000

Monday, March 19
Next EKNA monthly meeting! Please join us for the EKNA monthly meeting
at the Philadelphia Brewing Company. 6:30 pm doors, 7:00 pm meeting
starts.

EKNA General Meeting 2/20/12

ekna — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:59:02 +0000

MONDAY February 20th 2012 is our General Meeting. ( 3rd Monday of every month )

Please join us at the Brewery and invite your neighbors and friends.

Thank You.

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WHAT: January EKNA General Meeting

WHERE: Philadelphia Brewing Company (corner of Martha and Hagert)

WHEN: 6:30-7:00pm social time, 7:00-8:30pm Meeting Agenda

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Agenda Items to Include:

• Fundraising – how to raise funds and how to spend them
• Tree Plantings
• Updates on multiple zoning cases
• Trenton Ave Arts Fest

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Back to Back Zoning meetings this week!

ekna — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:07:48 +0000

Neighbors,

Please join us for two back-to-back zoning meetings this week.
Tonight’s meeting is at Fishtown Rec Center and tomorrow’s meeting is
at Circle of Hope. Come and voice your opinion and new developments
proposed for our neighborhood.

Tuesday, February 7
Meeting location: Fishtown Rec Center, 1202 E Montgomery Ave. Combined
FNA/EKNA zoning meeting.
To discuss: 1939-47 N. Front St. (southeast corner of Norris St.).
Proposal to redevelop existing building into convenience store and
take-out restaurant with seating.

Wednesday, February 8
Meeting location: Circle of Hope, 2009 Frankford Ave. EKNA zoning meeting.
To discuss: 2103 E. Dauphin St. Proposal to build a new construction
two-family dwelling on a vacant lot zoned for single-family.

Hope to see you then!

Zoning meeting: 2103 E Dauphin St (February 8th)

ekna — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:39:41 +0000

Community Zoning Meeting
Wednesday, February 8 at 7:15 pm
Location: Circle of Hope – 2009 Frankford Ave.
Variance for 2103 E Dauphin St. Applicant is Ashley Nelson (Fishtown
Redevelopment Authority), who is seeking a variance to build a new
construction two-unit residential building on a vacant lot zoned for
single-family.

Zoning meeting: Little Baby’s Ice Cream (January 17th)

ekna — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:38:10 +0000

Community Zoning Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 17 at 7:00 pm
Location: Fishtown Rec Center – 1202 E Montgomery Ave.
Variance for 2311 Frankford Ave. Applicant is Little Babys Ice Cream,
which is seeking a variance to operate an ice cream store in an
existing building.