A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a new single-family residential building at 2223 Emerald Street in the East Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia. The project site spans 812 square feet and is currently a vacant parcel. Approved plans call for the erection of an attached three-story structure with a basement level and a roof deck. The property is owned by Rivera Delores. Plato Studio is responsible for the design and SL Construction LLC, is listed as the contractor.
The project carries a total construction cost of $190,500, including $170,000 allocated for general construction, $8,000 for plumbing work, $6,500 for mechanical systems, and $6,000 for electrical work.
2223 Emerald Street Plan via Plato Studio
The development will rise three stories above a basement and include a total construction area of 2,789 square feet. The structure is classified as R-3 residential occupancy and Type V-B construction. Permit documents authorize the construction of an attached structure with a cellar and a roof deck accessed by a pilot house enclosing a stair.
2223 Emerald Street Site via Plato Studio
The site is zoned RSA-5. Zoning data indicates a minimum lot area requirement of 1,440 square feet, while the existing parcel measures 812 square feet, resulting in a legally nonconforming lot. The proposed building footprint measures 649.25 square feet. Plans indicate a minimum open space provision of 20 percent of the lot, or 162.75 square feet. A rear yard depth of 11 feet 8 inches is provided, exceeding the required 9 feet. The proposed building height is 36 feet 5 inches, remaining below the maximum permitted height of 38 feet.
2223 Emerald Street Zoning via Plato Studio
Architectural drawings show a three-story attached structure with a front entry accessed by a short run of steps from the sidewalk. The front elevation incorporates a projecting bay at the second and third floors with vertically aligned window openings, and is capped by a cornice and parapet. The roof deck is located behind the parapet and is accessed via a pilot house. Site plans indicate a rear yard area positioned along the alley frontage at East Fletcher Street, with fencing and a paved area shown within the rear open space.
The project will replace a vacant lot with a new single-family dwelling in accordance with RSA-5 zoning regulations, contributing to incremental residential infill on the block.
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