Board Of Directors Minutes – Meeting of May 6, 2019

PRESENT:  Matt Ruben, President; Barbara Mulckhuyse, Vice-President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Janet Finegar, Secretary; Claire Adler; Kristen Ainscoe; Avery Amaya; Melanie Coffman; Monika Kreidie; Joe Mikuliak; Don Phillips; Barbara Saverino.ABSENT:  Michael Coyne; Aisha Loeks; Ben Mann.The meeting was called to order by the President at 7:06 p.m.Motion: By Monika Kreidie, seconded by Barb Mulckhuyse. “To approve the minutes of the April Board meeting as presented.”  Passed 9-0-1President’s Report: Matt Ruben:NLNA President’s Report, May 2019

1. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, AND POLICY

• Construction Impacts – Through our contact in L&I, we got a couple of possible illegal basement dig-outs in the neighborhood inspected. One was a problem, while the other turned out to be okay (but didn’t have their permits posted). There’s also a new Facebook group that has been making headway with this issue across the river wards, called “Riverwards L+I Coalition.” It’s a closed group but interested folks can request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RiverWardsLandICoalition/
• Business Improvement District (BID) – Executive Director Kevin Moran left the BID to take a position which had been more or less crafted especially for him at the Urban Land Institute. Kevin’s former assistant Kristine Kennedy has assumed the role of Executive Director. Kristine is the former coordinator of the 2nd St. Festival and many other area event-based organizations, and she has been working with BID Consultant Renee Gillinger for the past year-plus. So she is exceedingly well-positioned to step into this role.
• Germantown Sewer and Bike Land Projects – Updates and discussion at our meeting.

2. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

• Office Management/Oversight – Updates in the Operations Committee report.
• NLNA Elections – We have a good number of nominations. We will need to discuss a couple of issues and can do it in the Election Committee section of our meeting if folks want.

3. EVENTS AND OUTREACH

• Candidates’ Forum. The day after our board meeting, May 7, is the first ever River Wards Candidates Forum, with Mayoral and Council candidates invited and NLNA, FNA, and six other groups co-sponsoring. 1st Presbyterian Church, 418 E. Girard Ave, 7PM, probably until 9PM. Folks can submit questions ahead of time online as well. Question link at this NLNA web page: http://www.nlna.org/river-wards-mayoral-and-council-candidates-forum-tue-may-7/
• May 23 General Meeting. We got decent, but not great, turnout in April. In May we not only will have the board election, but also Congressman Brendan Boyle. It is imperative that NLNA board members attend the meeting, and that NLNA board members reinforce our existing social media and email outreach by speaking with neighbors and also sharing the meeting info on their personal feeds.
• Madison Park for NL BID Saturday Events. The NL BID is running a series of “2nd Saturday” events in the neighborhood and would like to use Madison Memorial Park aka the Doughboy Park for some low-impact events (like poetry readings and such). I think it’s a great idea but wanted to run it by the board to ensure there are no concerns.
• Helping Hands Mission. This church and mission, on the other side of 6th St. from the NLNA’s western border, has reached out to us and came to the April general membership meeting. We’ve had initial discussions about ways to collaborate, and I’d like to get the board’s okay to proceed. Details at our meeting.

4. COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICITY

• Update in the Communications/Marketing Committee report.

5. OTHER ITEMS

• Board Polls – Ratification of any online or online board polls since last month’s board meeting.

Motion: By Monika Kreidie, seconded by Melanie Coffman. “To allow the NLBID to periodically use Madison Memorial Park for low-impact Second Saturday events.”  Passed 10-0-0 Motion: By Barb Mulckhuyse, seconded by Barbara Saverino. “To ratify any and all Board polls taken in the previous month.”  Passed 10-0-0 Treasurer's Report: Steve Richman: TREASURER’S REPORT – MAY 2019

1. 2018-19 Budget: APRIL Financials - tables attached

• For the seven months ended on April 30th , All Funds Income was $141,700; this was $36,600 more than projected. All Funds Expenses totaled $153,900, which was about $44,100 more than anticipated. Current Year Net Income was $12,120. This was about $7,500 more than we projected.
• In the General Fund and Liberty Lands, our two major operating accounts, our financial position after the first seven months of the fiscal year is as follows:

1. LL Income (rounded): $138,000 -- $37,900 more than anticipated.
2. LL Expenses (rounded): $148,700 -- $44,900 more than anticipated.
3. LL Net Income: -$10,700 -- $7,000 higher than anticipated.

• In the General Fund and Liberty Lands, significant variations from budgeted projections through April include:

1. Higher than anticipated income from grants (+$33,500). Liberty Lands received an unexpected $10,000 grant from the Smart Family Fund. In addition, we have received nearly $23,500 from an expected $40,000 grant from DCED for a new Liberty Lands’ fence and sidewalk. Neither of these grants was included in the adopted budget.
2. Higher than anticipated income from individual donations (+$5,800). Several large donations, totaling more than $6,000, account for the difference. This was partially offset by a shortfall in donations for Clean Streets (-$2,400). The Annual Appeal (including Op Santa) is running about $400 above expectations and rent income is also exceeding estimates (+$1,200). Higher income from rent is entirely attributable to payments from NLArts, which was not budgeted.
3. Higher than anticipated expenses for capital improvements (+$44,000). Most of this is related to the new Liberty Lands fence, which is under construction. Thus far, we have fully expended the $40,000 DCED grant, although we have only received approximately $23,500 of this amount. We are awaiting receipt of the balance.
4. Higher than anticipated expenses for equipment and furnishings (+$2,800). The washer/dryer and dishwasher in the second floor apartment required replacement. This was more than offset by lower than anticipated spending for professional services (-$2,000) and taxes (-$1,750).
5. In addition, fundraising expenses are running $1,600 behind expected levels, but most of this is because we spent less on Winterfest than we budgeted. Since the money for these expenses came to us from Penn Treaty, any unspent funds will have to be returned.
6. Increases and decreases in other categories were largely offsetting.
7. Other Items

• Grants from PTSSD – As anticipated, grants totaling $14,100 for the Fall Fest, Parade of Spirits, Operation Santa, Winterfest, recycle bins and tree-cycling have been received from the Penn Treaty Special Services District. Grant applications to Penn Treaty for the Spring Music Fest and the 2nd Street Festival are pending action.

Motion: By Monika Kreidie, seconded by Barbara Saverino. “To accept the Treasurer's report as presented.”  Passed 10-0-0  Communications & Marketing Committees Report: Kristen AinscoeThere was some conversation about a potential re-design of the NLNA logo. It was agreed that a final decision about redesigning would be made at or before the July Board meeting.NLNA Communications/Marketing Report, May 2019

1. MARKETING STRATEGY

• Taglines/Slogans
  • Inform. Beautify.
  • Advise. Protect.
  • The engine at the heart of our community.
  • United for a stronger community.
• “Unapproved” Design from BID
  • Asked the BID to ask J2 if they will develop a complementary logo – still waiting to hear back from Kevin
  • BID logo vs. NLNA logo

2. EMAILS

• Scheduling outreach days to go out and meet the community and get emails.
• Survey for information collection.
  • Offering an entry to win a $25 GC for up to 3 people for responding

3. FORMS

• Event Tracking Form
  • We want everyone to fill out this form for every event, gathering or meeting.
  • This tracks the audience of the event, budget, donor contributions, attendees, volunteers, marketing, and important contacts.
• Social Form
  • This form helps us to determine what you want posted and when. There are strategies for each platform, and we want to make sure that we are adhering to those strategies while publishing any content from the Board.
  • This tracks days/times of posts, collateral, events, etc.
  • The marketing committee is still reviewing this before posting to the board.
• Master Form
  • The master form is something that we are working on to track committees, chairs, specific volunteers, and the specific process in order to execute specific events.
  • The marketing committee is still reviewing this before posting to the board.

4. SIGNS

• Vista Print
  • Floor Stand-up 5'x6'                           $  67.49
  • A-frame sign 24"x36"                         $  74.00
  • Poster 24"x36"                                     $ 50.00
  • Retractable Sign 47"x81" (1-sided)  $172.49
  • Mesh Sign 5'x6'                                    $ 68.24
  • Fitted Tablecloth 6'                             $266.24

                TOTAL.                                                      $691.70

5. EVENT CALENDAR

• Once the master forms are created for all events, we will deliver an internal calendar of all upcoming deadlines.
• We are also trying to compile an event calendar for external viewing that would go on the new website design. For right now, we are going to post these on social: General Meetings, Meet-n-Greet, Winterfest, Music Fest, Annual Appeal, 2nd Street Festival, Kids' Clothing Swap, Plant Sale, Operation Santa

6. EVENT PLANNING

• Food Truck Night in the Pavilion
• Comedy Experience
• Painting Class
• Movie in the park
• Yoga Class

7. DONATION SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

• Working on developing.

-Election Committee Report: Avery Amaya:During the meeting, Kristen Ainscoe declined the nomination for Vice President. There was some conversation about informing people about the changes in election procedure; Claire volunteered to create a flier about the election meeting and procedure and Joe volunteered to distribute them. There was an additional suggestion to have the meeting in the yard, weather permitting, with refreshments coordinated by the membership committee.NLNA Election Committee Report

• Matt took nominations for the Board election at the General Meeting on Thursday, April 25th. Twelve people were nominated to fill 5 Board seats, three were nominated for Vice President, and two were nominated for Secretary.
• Nominees were informed of their nomination by email on Friday, April 26^thand reminded again on Friday, May 3rd. Instant messages were sent today to those who had not yet responded.
• Amy Smith-Sweeney, Caitlin Antram, Don Phillips, Jacek Ghosh, and Renya Wasson have accepted the nomination.
• Barbara Saverino, India Nixon-Lyon, Linda Gheen, and Monika Kreidie have declined.
• Aisha will let us know on Wednesday, Kevin Wilkins will get back to us, and Ben Mann has not responded.
• For Vice President, Claire has accepted, Melanie has declined, and Kristen has not responded.
• Janet and Avery were nominated for Secretary. Janet has accepted. Avery, who is on the EC, has declined.
• The Election Committee members are Avery, Monika, Sasi Judd, Rick Angeli, and me. We’re going to meet next week to discuss how to implement the new election night procedure, EC assignments, and we will also discuss a way to count the votes faster and more efficiently.

-Liberty Lands Committee Report: Janet Finegar:Liberty Lands Report May 2019

• Starting with all the good news: bad news towards the end.
• The April 13 “all-parks workday” was a resounding success. Despite some hiccups on the 12th with the delivery of the playground mulch, we got it into the park and Seth Donkochik worked through the day with the bobcat to move a lot of it down to the toddler playground. The team of volunteers from Volunteering Untapped (along with a healthy contingent of local volunteers) were amazing and got the entire rest of the pile spread. Also accomplished: woodchips and filldirt were spread in the garden aisles; the path along the southern edge of the community garden was woodchipped; benches throughout the park were repaired thanks to Joe Mikuliak and team and Warren Wilson; the rain garden shrubs were pruned; many tree pits were weeded and compost-dressed; the southern end was swept and the concrete pad cleaned up; a new tree was planted along 3rd Street and some of the eroded areas along the southern side of 3rd Street were filled in. There's still a list of jobs to do for May 18, but it was a great clean up.
• In addition to all the work done at Liberty Lands, Orianna Hill also got a ton of work done grading and improving drainage; Orkney Park cleaned up the street and re-mulched paths; and Madison Memorial had a small cleanup. Volunteering Untapped has already reached out to see if they can do this type of event again next year with us!
• On April 28, Green Towne School and the Northern Liberties Tree Tenders did tree planting around the neighborhood and in the parks: the school team planted three new crabapples at Liberty Lands to replace ones that had died. In all, we have five new trees this year at Liberty Lands.
• The Farmer's Market will officially open on May 18 at the Love Your Park workday, but there was a pop-up market on the 13th with a lot of interest shown in the fresh eggs, crafts, and baby goat!!
• A nice young couple are interested in doing Christmas tree vending at the park this winter and would be “paying” for the use with volunteer hours through the summer. This is still in conversation, but looks hopeful.
• Janet is meeting with the representative from the Smart Family Fund on Wednesday to discuss development of the educational project that the Fund would like to do at the park. More details in the next report.
• City Harvest is up and running: two veggie seedling distributions have happened and the CH garden is planted out. Maria Bell has been working hard on the project. The community garden has all plots assigned and gardeners are chipping away at the remaining mountains of soil and compost.
• Liz and Janet agreed that we should try re-scheduling Weeder's Club to SUNDAYS from 10-12 and including a scheduled half hour of gardening conversation/demonstration/instruction. Between holidays and weather, Weeder's has not really started for the year yet: it looks like May 19 will actually be the first meeting.
• Neighbor Karina Reuter and family are donating a new piece of playground equipment – a “pebble harp” (google it: it's a quiet interactive structure that is also very pretty), which we'll install in the area just west of the toddler playground.
• Neighbor Warren Wilson, after fixing benches and the gate at the park, is working on repairing and cleaning up the various interactive playground panels. He now has a set of the playground tools.
• Neighbor Sarah Schindler Williams is looking into the project of installing a new swing set at the park to include a “parent-child” swing and possibly a fully accessible swing. She's researching this right now, but it would probably go to the west of the existing swingset.
• The increased use of the potty last year led us to research whether we need to add a potty – or a second cleanout per week. The cost would be similar (a second cleanout doubles the weekly cost), so the question is whether it's worth losing the additional shed in order to have a second potty. This is a matter for conversation at the next meeting.
• The retaining wall at the new sidewalk is now finished, but getting it done slowed the progress of the fence installation, much to everyone's frustration. The company installing the fence is, supposedly, returning to work this week. They are being nudged by both Janet and PHS (who is paying them!). No firm date yet on when it will be FINALLY done.
• The park had a spate of vandalism in the last week of April, with the most significant damage being the broken wooden gate at the American Street side. Michelle Lipson, who made the gate, is researching how to fix it to correct the possibility of it breaking in that way again. The broken gate is stored in Oron's garage for now. It will probably cost in the region of $1000 to fix, so this is a pretty big deal. There were also some benches flipped over and the center bollard at the 3rd Street entrance was broken (the stone on top was knocked off). This is less annoying because that brick bollard needs to be replaced with a removable one before the next time that we need playground mulch delivered (so, in the next two years).
• There has been more grumbling this year about the potty not being free/publicly accessible, including one rude and stupid message from a non-neighbor that drew some attention because Janet was pissed off about it. Katrina's added the rationale for why the potty's a co-op to the website and suggestions for how to safely and practically increase accessibility to it are very welcome.
• It's been an expensive year of projects, especially as we've needed to forward the money for the sidewalk project and wait for reimbursement from the DCED grant (the second round of reimbursement is still in the works, so we're down $16,000 in cash from the LL account right now, which is stressing Steve out). As far as we know, we are still all right in terms of the yearly budget, but it is definitely a tighter year than usual because of all the unusual capital expenses.
• Finally, May 18 is the Love Your Park workday at Liberty Lands (workday from 9-1), and the next park meeting is May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center.

-Membership Committee Report: Michael Coyne:The next Meet & Greet gathering will be held at the center on Wednesday, May 29^thfrom 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.Please invite any new neighbors who may have moved in near you or anyone you know of who may not know about the NLNA. Operations Committee Report: Monika Kreidie:NLNA Operations Committee Report 5/6/2019

• The new projector equipment is installed and working.
• Lara is on vacation until May 13th and the office is closed until she returns.
• In April the Center had 5 rentals, May has 2 rentals on the books. The May wedding never materialized.
• Lara will run a maintenance cost report of the center and figure out a new schedule of rental fees based on the report. As a group, we initially are considering $300 for rentals Nov. to April and $400 for rentals May to Oct. There would only be one rental fee and one rental at a time (not one in the main room and one in the yard as we previously thought could happen). We also want to add a security deposit of $100 or so which would be given back after the event and cover potential damage to the Center.
• I have a friend who is a fireman came by to look at the egress situation in the yard and at the center during rentals (rentals have the office door locked). I will provide details on his suggestions at the meeting.
• There has been talk about opening the center yard daily from 9am to the evening -- during times without the NLNA office being open. The Operations Committee is concerned about the liability of this and has asked Steve to look into it.

 Public Safety Committee Report: Melanie Coffman.There was not been a meeting in the past month. Melanie reported that she's reached out to Sgt. Massi to get signage about not leaving valuables in parked cars.-Zoning Committee Report: Joe Mikuliak:Motion: By Monika Kreidie, seconded by Claire Adler.“To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of  907-09 N. 4th St., i.e.: 'To oppose this proposal for a home with a garage at this location.'”  Passed 10-0-0Motion: By Steve Richman, seconded by Monika Kriedie. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of 932 N. Leithgow St., i.e.: 'To support the project as presented, April 29, 2019'”.  Passed 10-0-0Motion: By Barb Mulckhuyse, seconded by Kristen Ainscoe. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of 948 N. Orianna St. & 336 W. Wildey St., i.e.: 'To support the relocation of lot lines as presented April 29, 2019'”.  Passed 10-0-0Motion: By Monika Kriedie, seconded by Barb Mulckhuyse. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of 901 N. Front St., i.e.: 'To support the project with the following provisos and a fence as presented on April 29, 2019. Provisos: 1) No trash containers on the street or sidewalk; commercial pick-up. 2) The maximum number of dogs as 60-daytime, 30–overnight. 3) Hours for doggie daycare-7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and kennel-overnight.'”  Passed 10-0-0Motion: By Barb Mulckhuyse, seconded by Claire Adler. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of  909 N. 2nd St. (North Bowl), i.e.: 'To support the project with the provisos below and a side agreement regarding transfer of ownership (called the Community Benefits Agreement). Provisos: 1) The variance is a three year temporary variance, for inside live music and the outdoor use. 2) Capacity of the outdoor area is no more than 60 people. 3) The outdoor area is an entertainment area operated from April to October only. It returns to being a parking lot-valet auto drop off for the rest of the year. 4) Outdoors, games stop at 10 p.m. 5) Inside, live music ends at midnight and sound cannot escape the premises. 6) No 3rd party promoters inside or outside. 7) Security staff of North Bowl will prevent patrons from remaining in the outdoor area after closing. COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT (formerly #8) reads “This Agreement is made this ___ day of April 2019 by and between North Bowl and the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (“Coordinating RCO”) (hereinafter, collectively, “the Parties”). WHEREAS, North Bowl seeks all necessary governmental approvals to extend its existing assembly and entertainment use on a seasonal basis to its open-air accessory parking area at 909-15 N. 2nd Street (the “Subject Property”); WHEREAS, Coordinating RCO represents residents and businesses living within the vicinity of the Subject Property and is amenable to the proposal subject to certain Terms and Conditions designed to benefit Coordinating RCO and the surrounding community; NOW THEREFORE, in and for valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the Parties, upon final and unappealable approval of all necessary governmental approvals, the Parties agree as follows: Any future sale or transfer of the Subject Property to an unrelated party shall provide that per the agreement of the Parties hereto, any amplified music in the outdoor assembly and entertainment area shall terminate with said sale or transfer. In the event that this agreement is recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Philadelphia County, PA, the terms and conditions set forth herein shall be covenants running with the land. NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound, the Parties have set their hand and seal this ____ day of April 2019: (to be signed by Oron Daskal and Matt Ruben)”.'”  Passed 10-0-0-Old BusinessJoe reported that he's gotten estimates for a protective bar at a height of 22” to safeguard the newly repaired quilt, but the group felt that it would not serve the purpose as planned. The Operations Committee will review the proposal and consider what could work to deter children from sitting on the bar and still protect the quilt. Joe also mentioned that he will replace the existing lights for the quilt with LEDs.Joe further reported that he's organizing storytelling classes followed by a “slam” event sponsored by the NLNA, to take place in the Community Center yard in mid-June. There was general approval for the event and for offering up to $100 in prizes as part of it, and some conversation about logistics and publicity.Finally, there was brief discussion about the insurance claim that was filed against the NLAC last month: it was reported that the claim was actually related to the stormwater installation in front of the Community Center and therefore is actually under the liability insurance of the Water Department/City and not NLAC.-New BusinessThe Board gave a round of acclaim and appreciation to the Board members at their last meeting: Monika Kreidie, Barb Mulckhuyse, and Barbara Saverino.-The meeting was adjourned by acclaim at 8:36 p.m.Addenda:NLNA Zoning Committee Minutes April 29, 2019Members present: Larry Freedman chair, Joe Mikuliak rec. sec., Kenny Grono, Charley Abdo, Sharon Richman, Ira Upin, Melissa Magness, Christine Furman Jared Foreman Members absent: Abbey Spector, Chris Isaacson, Jonathan Sher991 N. 6th St. - RSA5 - Michael Phillips - To create one lot from two and a parking spot (refusal – parking). The owner, Justin Leader, doesn’t plan to make any change or improvement to the property. He wants to combine two lots into one to legalize an accessory parking space. As that block of 6th Street has gotten more populated, parking has grown more difficult for neighbors. They complained he had cars towed from the entrance to his lot even after he was notified his space was illegal. The danger of a car backing out across the sidewalk and into fast moving traffic on 6th Street was also a concern of neighbors. The owner’s claim of having a real curb cut was disputed. About twenty people were present. In a straw poll, only one person voted to support the legalization of the parking space; everyone else opposed it. ZBA hearing is May 1.Motion by Joe Mikuliak 2nd by Christine Furman. To ensure one off-street parking space for the owner of 991 N. 6th when they are home, an on-street parking space is eliminated for everyone else 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We oppose the consolidation of two lots into one and the use of the lot for parking. Passed 5-3-907-09 N. 4th St. - RSA5 - Richard DiCintio – A preliminary proposal to seek support for a parking space. Presenter wanted to hear what the community had to say about removing an on-street parking space in front of 909 N. 4th Street to allow him to build a home with a garage at that location. About 20 neighbors attended. No one spoke in favor of a garage on that block.Motion by Ira Upin, 2nd by Melissa Magness To oppose this proposal for a home with a garage at this location. Passed 8-0-932 N. Leithgow St. - RSA5 - Ron Patterson - To create a single family dwelling with a parking spot (refusal - rear yard, open space, parking) The home here now was built in 2006. Its interior structure has rotted due to water damage. It is more cost effective to knock it down and rebuild than to repair. The new house will have a rear yard and open space less than required in order to allow a third car to fit into the garage behind another car. Most of the yard is 9 feet wide by over 30 feet long. Curb cut for the two-car-wide garage is 20 feet; three feet more than the existing curb cut. There is no loss of on-street parking due to the garage. ZBA hearing is May 15.Motion by Melissa Magness, 2nd by Ira Upin To support the project as presented, April 29, 2019 Passed 8-0-948 N. Orianna St. & 336 W. Wildey St. - RSA5 - James Pearl - A lot adjustment to create 2 adjusted sized lots (refusal - lot size) Applicant wants to square off two irregularly shaped, empty lots. 336 W. Wildey would gain 57 sq. feet from the lot at 948 Orianna. ZBA hearing is June 26.Motion by Ira Upin, 2nd by Jared Foreman To support the relocation of lot lines as presented April 29, 2019 Passed 8-0-901 N. Front St. - CMX2 - Rachel Pritzker - Doggie Daycare & Boarding- final design for fence. (refusal – height of fence, overnight kennel) The existing motion of support with provisos was reviewed. The fence will be made of vertical slats of unpainted Red Cedar eight feet high. In addition, it will have some horizontal and diagonal elements along the sidewalk. It will be painted if it gets graffiti on it.Motion by Joe Mikuliak, 2nd by Kenny Grono  To support the project with the following provisos and a fence as presented on April 29, 2019 1. No trash containers on the street or sidewalk; commercial pick-up. 2. The maximum number of dogs as 60-daytime, 30–overnight. 3. Hours for doggie daycare-7AM to 7PM and kennel-overnight.Passed 8-0-948 N. Leithgow St. - RSA5 - Chris Sincavage - A proposal to create two lots from one and the creation of a parking space (refusal - parking not allowed) This presentation was scheduled to fulfill the requirement that nearby neighbors be notified by mail of the opportunity to hear about the application for a zoning variance. The variance was requested to allow a new home to be built on the empty lot. It was presented at length last month to several neighbors. No one attended tonight’s meeting about this.  Motion from the March 25, 2019 ZC meeting made by the group  To support the variance for a garage in the new home at 948 N. Leithgow St with the plans as presented to the zoning committee on March 25, 2019. Passed 8-0 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD APRIL 29, 2019-431 George St. - RSA5 - Shawn Fitzpatrick - proposal for an addition to the kitchen (refusal - open space short) Applicant has returned to the ZC because the city lost his application and he needed to reapply. His shed kitchen will be torn down and a new one built. This will reduce the yard to five feet by eleven feet. He will install a new fence with a door along the sidewalk of Leithgow. Neighbors were notified of tonight’s meeting by mail. Motion from October 29, 2019 by Jonathan Sher, 2nd by Jared Foreman To support the variance for a kitchen addition at 431 George Street as presented at the Zoning Committee meeting of October 29, 2018 Passed 8-0 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD NOVEMBER 5, 2018-909 N. 2nd St. (North Bowl) - Oron Dascal – CMX-3 This presentation was scheduled to fulfill the requirement that nearby neighbors be notified by mail of the opportunity to hear about the application for a zoning variance. None attended. The application is for seasonal entertainment use of the parking lot and an adjustment to the provisions of the special Assembly License, including an increase in the number of live music nights inside. The existing motion of support with provisos was reviewed and the new community benefits agreement was given to the committee. The agreement states that amplified music in the outdoor area would terminate upon the the sale or transfer of North Bowl to a new, unrelated owner.Motion by group: To support the project with the provisos below and a side agreement regarding transfer of ownership (called the Community Benefits Agreement): PROVISOS  1. The variance is a three year temporary variance, for inside live music and the outdoor use.  2. Capacity of the outdoor area is no more than 60 people  3. The outdoor area is an entertainment area operated from April to October only. It returns to being a parking lot-valet auto drop off for the rest of the year. 4. Outdoors, games stop at 10pm  5. Inside, live music ends at midnight and sound cannot escape the premises. 6. No 3rd party promoters inside or outside  7. Security staff of North Bowl will prevent patrons from remaining in the outdoor area after closing.  COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT (formerly #8)  This Agreement is made this ___ day of April 2019 by and between North Bowl and the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (“Coordinating RCO”) (hereinafter, collectively, “the Parties”). WHEREAS, North Bowl seeks all necessary governmental approvals to extend its existing assembly and entertainment use on a seasonal basis to its open-air accessory parking area at 909-15 N. 2nd Street (the “Subject Property”); WHEREAS, Coordinating RCO represents residents and businesses living within the vicinity of the Subject Property and is amenable to the proposal subject to certain Terms and Conditions designed to benefit Coordinating RCO and the surrounding community; NOW THEREFORE, in and for valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the Parties, upon final and unappealable approval of all necessary governmental approvals, the Parties agree as follows: Any future sale or transfer of the Subject Property to an unrelated party shall provide that per the agreement of the Parties hereto, any amplified music in the outdoor assembly and entertainment area shall terminate with said sale or transfer. In the event that this agreement is recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Philadelphia County, PA, the terms and conditions set forth herein shall be covenants running with the land. NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound, the Parties have set their hand and seal this ____ day of April 2019: North Bowl Oron Daskal; Northern Liberties Neighbors Association  Matt Ruben President.  Passed 8-0-Meeting adjourned 9:30 P.M.