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Updated 9th and Wharton development presented with ‘significant changes,’ community still not on board

By Taylor Farnsworth on December 9, 2015

At last night’s Passyunk Square Civic Association zoning meeting, the developers of the proposed 9th and Wharton development came prepared with new plans with some “significant changes.” The last we updated you on this lot was regarding the zoning variance that was denied by the ZBA in June for the change from RSA-5 for single-family designation to CMX-2.5, which would allow for this mix of commercial space and apartment units.

While the developers listened to community feedback from the six previous presentations here since 2014 and made tweaks to the plans, the community is still not fully on board for this project that includes 4,638 sq. ft. of commercial space and 18 apartments.

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Zoning variance change denied for 9th and Wharton development

By Taylor Farnsworth on June 18, 2015

In order for the developers of the proposed four-story complex of apartments and retail at 9th and Wharton to move forward, they needed approval from the zoning board for the property to be rezoned from single-family to mixed-use.

The project, which has been met with much opposition from neighbors, was denied the variance change by the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Wednesday.

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Renderings of proposed 9th and Wharton development

By Taylor Farnsworth on April 20, 2015

After telling you about last week’s zoning meeting regarding a proposed development at 9th and Wharton, many of you sounded off with your opinions in the comment section, especially with the issue of parking in mind.

The view of the proposed development from across the street at Pat’s Steaks. Renderings from Philly Mag.

Although there seem to be some neighborhood concerns regarding this proposal, we now have a look at some renderings for this potential development across from Pat’s King of Steaks at 9th and Wharton.

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9th and Wharton development met with much opposition at PSCA zoning meeting

By Taylor Farnsworth on April 16, 2015

At Tuesday night’s Passyunk Square Civic Association meeting, the presentation for the development of the lot at 9^th and Wharton was met with much opposition from neighbors.

The project, which we first told you about in October, was opposed by many based on the never-ending problem of parking in South Philly.

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Developer presents preliminary plans for long-vacant lot next to Pat’s King of Steaks

By Taylor Farnsworth on October 31, 2014

A recent zoning meeting for the Passyunk Square Civic Association featured an informational presentation for the address listed at 827-29 Wharton St.

At first glance, that address might not mean much to you. However, it may once you realize it’s the location of that trash-strewn vacant lot east of Pat’s King of Steaks. While it’s still early in the process, let’s just say that there are some very real plans for this long-troubled lot.

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