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90 Rochelle: Community Zoning Meeting & Official Vote

Tuesday, October 5, 2021
7PM-9PM

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A rendering of a proposed 5-story, 90-unit apartment building
Photo Credit: Proposed development for 90 Rochelle Ave, courtesy the Developer

Join WICA via Zoom on Thursday, October 5, 2021, 7PM-9PM for a public meeting on the proposed development at 90 Rochelle Ave. The developer will present their plans and the community will vote on whether they support or oppose the proposal.

Only residents within WICA’s boundaries are allowed to vote (no membership required). WICA’s boundaries are from Ridge Avenue to Hermit Street to Henry Avenue to the border of the Wissahickon Valley Park. You must log into the meeting between 7PM-9PM to cast your vote via Google Form Poll.

Visit wissahickon.us/90rochelle for more information about the proposed development and variances.

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Read more about zoning and WICA’s role as the registered community organization (RCO) ››

WICA’s 1st Wissahickon Walkathon FUNdraiser

See how many miles you can walk over a 2-week period from September 18th to October 2nd and collect pledges from family & friends for each mile walked.

Kick-off Event
Saturday, September 18th 11am-1pm
At LaNoce Park and David Montgomery Field

Enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks
Learn more about your local civic association

Pictured: Donate $100 and receive a print of the 100 Steps (left) created by your neighbor Theresa Allegretti; Participate in a scavenger hunt to find hand-painted rocks (top right) along the Wissahickon Trail (details below); Donate $50 to receive a print of the Wissahickon Falls by your neighbor Lisa Wetzler.

DONATE TO WICA
›› $10 donation – become a new member or renew
›› $30 donation – 100 Steps T-Shirt
›› $50 donation – Print of the Wissahickon Falls
›› $100 donation – Print of the 100 Steps

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Final funds will be collected on Saturday, October 2nd at Montgomery Field or you can send them through PayPal. Send Funds via PayPal ››

All donations go towards WICA’s legal fund!

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90 Rochelle Avenue

The 90 Rochelle Ave application proposes the erection of a multi-family household building with 90 dwelling units and 20 accessory surface parking spaces, and thirty off street accessory bicycle parking spaces. The existing doggie daycare located on the same lot will remain.

90 Rochelle Ave L&I Notice of RefusalDownload
A rendering of a proposed 5-story, 90-unit apartment building

Civic Design Review (CDR) Community Meeting

On September 7th WICA, as the coordinating registered community organization (RCO), hosted a public meeting where the developer presented their proposed plans and the community had an opportunity to express concerns about the project and give feedback. More information on the CDR process can be found below.

A recording of the Zoom meeting and the developer’s presentation is forthcoming.

90 Rochelle CDR Presentation from Developer (includes plans and renderings)Download
90 Rochelle Near Neighbor Notification Letter from DeveloperDownload

90 Rochelle Meeting Calendar

All of the below meetings are scheduled to take place virtually on Zoom. We will provide the links as they become available.

  • WICA CDR Public Meeting – September 7th at 7pm – This meeting is open to any member of the public. No official vote will be taken but a letter with feedback received at the meeting will be sent from WICA to the CDR Committee for consideration. WICA will make a recording of this meeting available on our website.
  • CDR Committee Meeting – TBD
  • WICA RCO Zoning Meeting – October 5th at 7pm – This meeting is open to any member of the public. A vote will be held during this meeting open only to those that reside within WICA’s boundaries (no membership required). You must log in to the meeting between 7-9pm to cast your vote via our Google Form Poll. WICA will make a recording of this meeting available on our website.
  • ZBA Hearing – November 2nd at 9:30am
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311 Righter Street: Voting Results

Neighbors attended a public RCO Zoom Meeting hosted by WICA on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 7pm in regards to 311 Righter Street.

The application is for the erection of an addition above the existing attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure and a deck at the rear for a single-family household.

Voting Results

Do you support the variance to allow the stairs leading down to grade from the rear deck to the ground level (yard) of an attached dwelling unit?

Near Neighbors
(250 feet + Same Block)		All Meeting Attendees
(including Near Neighbors)
Support214
Oppose01
Abstain01
Total216

Do you support the variance to allow the maximum height of the proposed roof deck access structure (pilot house) at 46’–10 1/2” to exceed maximum allowed height of 38’–0”?

Near Neighbors
(250 feet + Same Block)		All Meeting Attendees
(including Near Neighbors)
Support09
Oppose25
Abstain02
Total216

A summary of the results will be sent to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). The ZBA Hearing is scheduled for 3:30pm, December 1, 2021.

License and Inspection Notice of Refusal ››

Plans provided by the Property Owner >>

September General Membership Meeting

The next General Membership meeting is Wednesday, September 8th at 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held via Zoom, a free online application available on your computer or smartphone. All neighbors are invited to hear, participate, and learn about neighborhood concerns and current issues. You do not have to be a member of WICA to attend (although we always encourage that you join).

Agenda items include:

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August General Membership Meeting

The next General Membership meeting is Wednesday, August 11th at 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held via Zoom, a free online application available on your computer or smartphone. All neighbors are invited to hear, participate, and learn about neighborhood concerns and current issues.

Agenda items include:
• 311 Righter Street
• 90 Rochelle Ave

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July General Membership Meeting

The next General Membership meeting is Wednesday, July 14th at 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held via Zoom, a free online application available on your computer or smartphone. All neighbors are invited to hear, participate, and learn about neighborhood concerns and current issues.

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June General Membership Meeting

The next General Membership meeting is Wednesday, June 9th at 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held via Zoom, a free online application available on your computer or smartphone. All neighbors are invited to hear, participate, and learn about neighborhood concerns and current issues.

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May General Membership Meeting

The next General Membership meeting is Wednesday, May 12th at 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held via Zoom, a free online application available on your computer or smartphone. All neighbors are invited to hear, participate, and learn about neighborhood concerns and current issues.

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Love Your Park at Wissahickon War Memorial

Join us for a spring clean up on Saturday, May 8th, 9am-12pm at Wissahickon War Memorial park. Rain date Saturday, May 15th.

collage of volunteers cleaning up parks with an overlay of a green heart that reads "Love Your Park"

Volunteer to keep your favorite park clean & green. This year’s #LoveYourPark Week will be safe and socially distant. Learn more and sign up.

REGISTER HERE