News & Events

90 Rochelle Ave Dog Daycare: Voting Results

Neighbors attended a community meeting via Zoom hosted by WICA on Thursday, March 2nd at 7pm to review the design for the application for the Dog Daycare at 90 Rochelle Ave. After sharing feedback with the applicant and business owner, the community took a vote on the proposal.

Voting Results

Do you support the proposal for a canine daycare, boarding, training, sale of dog related good, ancillary office and administrative space, which would require the zoning variances listed below, as determined by the City?

Near Neighbors
(250 feet + Same Block)		All Meeting Attendees
(Including Near Neighbors)
Support648
Oppose26
Abstain01
Total855

WICA will share the results of this vote at the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) Hearing, which has been scheduled for May 17, 2023 at 2:00pm (Appeal #ZP-2022-013746).

242 A/B Kalos St: Zoning Hearing Update

At the scheduled zoning hearing on March 15, 2023, the applicant presented it’s original and revised plans to the zoning board. The zoning board agreed to a resumptive hearing on April 19, 2023 at 2pm so that the applicant can present it’s revised design and amended refusals to the community. This presentation will take place at WICA’s April General Membership meeting on April 12, 2023 at 7pm. WICA will hold a vote at this time on the revised plans, results of which will be sent to the zoning board in advance on the April 19 hearing.

Notice of Refusal: 240 (242A) Kalos Street Revised >>
Notice of Refusal: 242 (242B) Kalos Street Revised >>
240 (242A) Kalos Street Zoning Plan Revised >>
242 (242B) Kalos Street Zoning Plan Revised >>
242 A/B Kalos Street Elevation & Floor Plans Revised >>

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April General Membership Meeting

Join us for our next General Membership meeting on Wednesday, April 12th at 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month virtually via Zoom unless otherwise noted. All neighbors are invited to hear, participate, and learn about neighborhood concerns and current issues.

Please note you must now register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting login information.

Zoom Registration

Agenda items include:
• 242 A/B Kalos St Design Update and Vote
• Committee Reports

SEPTA Transit Talk: Updated Draft Network

Monday, March 20th, 2023, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm (via Zoom Webinar)

During this Transit Talk, SEPTA will:
• Share the Updated Draft Network
• Highlight some of the key changes from the initial
• Draft Network released in October 2022
• Preview what to expect for the next round of public engagement in Spring 2023
• Respond to questions

REGISTER

Thanks to your comments, SEPTA has revised the Draft Network, to address your concerns and make the new bus network more useful for more people. This spring, SEPTA will be holding another series of Bus Revolution engagement events—including in-person Community Meetings, Open Houses, virtual Community Conversations, and pop-ups with their Project Bus at Transportation Centers and other busy locations in the region—beginning with this virtual Transit Talk.

March General Membership Meeting

Join us for our next General Membership meeting on Wednesday, March 8th at 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted. All neighbors are invited to hear, participate, and learn about neighborhood concerns and current issues.

Agenda items include:

• 90 Rochelle Ave (Multi-family Building Proposal)
• 242 A/B Kalos St ZBA Hearing
• 559 Righter St Vote Results
• Committee Reports
• Bylaws Update  

Zoom Link ››

Join by phone: 929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 852 1405 2363
Passcode: 321480

5th District Community Meetings

Police Service Area 1 (PSA-1) Monthly Virtual Meeting

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00pm
via Zoom

Log on and let your voice be heard! The 5th District hosts a virtual meeting for PSA-1 every fourth Tuesday of the month where you can recieve updates and voice any concerns you may have.

ZOOM LINK >>

Meeting ID: 265 122 5003

Town Hall/Town Watch Monthy In-Person Meeting

Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 6:00pm
5th District Headquarters, 6666 Ridge Ave.

Meet Captain Samantha Brown and her staff. Recieve updates and voice any concerns you may have in-person.

559 Righter Street: Voting Results

Neighbors attended a community meeting via Zoom hosted by WICA on Wednesday, February 15th at 7pm to review the design for the proposed project at 559 Righter Street. After sharing feedback with the developers, the community took a vote on the design.

Voting Results

Do you support the erection of a detached structure on the same lot as another existing detached structure (no change to height or area of existing detached structure), size and location as shown on plan/application. For use of business and professional offices within the existing detached structure, for use of multi-family household living (21 dwelling units total) within both the existing and proposed detached structures, with 21 accessory surface parking spaces (including one van-accessible ADA space and one electric vehicle parking space), and seven Class 1A bicycle parking spaces located along an accessible route, all of which would require the variances listed below, as determined by the City?

Near Neighbors
(250 feet + Same Block)		All Meeting Attendees
(Including Near Neighbors)
Support112
Oppose339
Abstain00
Total451

WICA will share the results of this vote at the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) Hearing, which has been scheduled for April 19, 2023 at 2:00pm (Appeal #ZP-2022-007493).

Friends of the Wissahickon wants your feedback!

The Friends of the Wissahickon (FoW) is installing new signage in the neighborhood and they request your feedback on the sign text. A “single kiosk” will be placed at the trailhead (off of the road) at the end of Sumac Street on Vicaris Street. One side will provide trail information for the park, and the other side will include the option for a community board.

Example sign courtesy Friends of the Wissahickon

The proposed text reads:

This trail leads to the Lincoln Drive Bike Trail, David P. Montgomery Field, Hermit’s Cave, the Hermitage, and the southern terminus of the Yellow Trail.

The Yellow Trail can be accessed on the other side of the Hermitage, or from Hermit’s Lane. It is the longest trail in the park and parallels Forbidden Drive for 7.9 miles. It meanders through upland forests with occasional spur trails leading to Forbidden Drive and the surrounding neighborhoods.

This section of the trail is hiker only; Yellow Trail is multi-use; be mindful of other trail users.

You may send your proposed edits to info@wissahickon.us by no later than Friday, February 17, 2023 at 5PM.

Single kiosk renderings courtesy Friends of the Wissahickon.

Dog Daycare at 90 Rochelle: Public Zoom Meeting

Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 7:00pm via Zoom

All neighbors are invited to attend to review of the below application proposal. An official vote will be taken and a summary of the results sent to the Zoning Board. Proof of residency within WICA’s boundaries is required to vote. The boundaries of the Civic are from Ridge Avenue to Hermit Street to Henry Avenue to the border of the Wissahickon Valley Park.

Zoom Link ››

Join by phone: 929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 847 8602 0006
Passcode: 547487

The application proposes:
A canine daycare, boarding, training, sale of dog related good, ancillary office and administrative space.

Notice of refusal ››

The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) hearing is scheduled for May 17, 2023 at 2PM.