WPNA Zoning Meeting - April 3, 7:00pm

Please join WPNA’s Zoning Committee for a public meeting to solicit community feedback for the following application:

2435 W. Passyunk Avenue Application for demolition of all existing structures on lot and the erection of a one story structure & canopy above a fueling island for use as automobile fueling station with accessory retail sale of groceries with prep & serving of food for takeout; For the erection of one double sided freestanding sign & for the creation of six off-street parking spaces (including zero handicap spaces). Refusal was on the grounds that automobile service station with take-out food is prohibited in Passyunk Ave; special controls district; proposal does not include required handicap space; the required 6’W X 6’H screening along residential lines is not included in proposal.

When: Wednesday, April 3, 7:00pm
Where: 1st District Police Station, 2301 S 24th St. (between Wolf & Ritner)

PLEASE NOTE: WPNA Zoning Meetings will be held the 4th Thursday of every month at 1st District Police Station at 7:00pm.

FREE Tree Application Now Available!

Would you like to apply for a FREE Street Tree in front of your house or business? Now is the time to apply! There are no costs involved - the City will even come out and cut your sidewalk if needed. The deadline for this round is March 31, 2013. Please email us for a copy of the application at westpassyunkneighbors@hotmail.com.

Actual Value Initiative (AVI) Town Hall

Are you concerned or confused about how the City's AVI* (Actual Value Initiative) is going to affect your property taxes?  We will be hosting a Town Hall to help educate neighbors on the AVI

When: Tuesday, March 12^th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Where: Guerin Recreation Center, 16^th  & Jackson St

Who: A Panel of Representatives from the Office of Property Assessment

 

Have a question for Panel?

Send it to us at westpassyunkneighbors at hotmail.com

Subject: AVI

Before March 10th 

Here are some helpful resources: 

·         A Message from Mayor Nutter (Video) 

·         Map showing predicted property tax changes

·         View your property assessment value and estimate your property tax

·         Office of Property Assessment Website

·         Apply for your Homestead Exemption

*The Actual Value Initiative (AVI)

AVI is a program for the assessment of all real property—land and buildings—in Philadelphia, effective Tax Year 2014, at their current market value. Market value reflects the approximate amount a property would sell for in today’s real estate market. The purpose of AVI is to make sure that all values are assessed fairly and in compliance with state laws, statutes, and industry standards. It will ensure that properties of equal value get the same assessments.

Calling all Seniors! Sweetheart Dance

You're invited to the Healthy Living, Active Lifestyle Sweetheart Dance on Thursday, Feb. 14th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Yesha Fellowship Hall, 2301 Snyder Ave. The dance is co-sponsored by State Rep. Jordan Harris, State. Sen. Anthony Williams and Kenyatta Johnson. The dance will feature live entertainment and refreshments. There will be information on heart health, nutrition and more. Contact the Office of State Rep. Harris at 215-952-3378 for information on reservations and transportation.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for ALLEY CLEANUP!

Volunteers needed for our first cleanup of 2013!!
Sunday, February 10 from 10:00am-1:00pm

Help keep our neighborhood clean and free from litter as we take on
the alleyway of 2400 block of Fitzgerald St! Brooms and trash bags
provided along with free coffee and donuts!

Meeting Point:Corner of 25th & Fitzgerald Sts.
Philadelphia, PA 19145

Contact us: westpassyunkneighbors@hotmail.com 

Hope you can make it and we hope to see you there!

Become a Tree Tender!

Do you want to help the environment and learn to plant and care for trees! Sign up to be a Tree Tender through the PA Horticultural Society (PHS)!

Classes:May 3, 10 & 17, 5:45-8:45pm
PHS
100 N. 20th Street, 5th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Classes fill up quickly. Sign up at www.pennhort.net/treetenders

WPNA Meetings Now Every Month!

At our last meeting, the members voted to have monthly meetings rather than meetings every other month. So mark your calendars for the Second Tuesday of Every Month from 6:30-7:30pm and join us for our meetings at the 1st District Police Station at 24th & Wolf!

West Passyunk Revitalization Kickoff Event - January 19

This week, we are having a huge event to let the community about changes that will be happening in West Passyunk with two major projects that are taking place in 2012.

The West Passyunk Neighbors Association with much help from Diversified Community Services, has received a Corridor Improvement Grant from the Department of Commerce. The grant is for a cleaning services along Snyder Avenue and funding for beautification and lasts for a whole year. The cleaning crew has been out already and the we are beginning to see a difference.

The other project is for street and sidewalk improvements on West Passyunk Avenue, from Broad St. all the way down to 63rd St. The West Passyunk Coalition will be working with PENNDOT to implement greenscaping and beautification sites while the construction is taking place.

Along with these two big projects, we want to bring out other organizations that have had a positive impact on our area. Special guests include but are not limited to: Philadelphia More Beautiful, The Commerce Department, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, The 311 Neighborhood Liason Program.

The event is this Thursday, January 19th, 6:30-8:00pm at the Steven Girard School, located at 18th St. and Snyder Ave.

I believe that this will be a great start for the residents of West Passyunk in 2012 and that it will have a positive impact in our area.

Mark Your Calendar - Next Meeting Date!

Our next WPNA meeting is Tuesday, November 8 from 6:30-7:30pm at the 1st District Police Station at 24th & Wolf. Hope to see you there!

July WPNA Meeting Tomorrow!

Just a reminder that our next WPNA meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, July 12 from 6:30-7:30pm at the 1st District Police Station at 24th & Wolf. It is air-conditioned!!