Update on Methadone Clinic - Dennis Kulp

This is a voicemail (editted) we received, on July 26, 2011, from Dennis Kulp, owner of the property that houses the location proposed for the Healing Way Methadone Clinic.  "Hi Joe Dennis Kulp we had met and talked at the meeting at Kevin's office on Friday....[I met with] an attorney, Emmit Madden...he advised me not to attend that meeting [the community meeting held at Lincoln High School]...he advised me to kinda shut up and lay low...his plan is to institute some type of litigation to try to get the lease set aside and the only i can do is harm that ...i would have liked to come but the attorney recommends that i don't attend."

Coincidentally, at the hearing before the ZBA,  "Mr. Alan Yanovsky, the owner of record for the methadone clinic, in front of his attorney and 130 members of the community, testified under oath that Mr. Dennis Kulp, the owner-by-proxy of the building at 7900 Frankford Ave., was fully aware that his tenant (The Healing Way), is a methadone clinic." More here 

So, now we have a proposed methadone clinic and an applicant stating that Mr. Kulp fully knew what was going in at that location.  We also have a building owner stating that he could not come to our meeting because he was exploring litigation to get the lease set aside.  I am assuing that that litigation was unsucessful and that Mr. Kulp hopes that this issue goes away.  Mr. Kulp should realize that the people of Holmesburg and Mayfair will not just let it go away... we can only assume that he has been collecting rent on this property for the last 30 months.

Regardless, Mr. Kulp still currently owns the building that houses the Healing Way as well as his other business, ReMax Eastern.

ZONING - Appeal for Use Variance at 6354 Cardiff Street

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Ms. Julia Chapman

Chairperson

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Municipal Services Building

1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.

Philadelphia, PA  19102

Re: Appeal for Use Variance at 6354 Cardiff Street

Case Number: 20692 Date & Time: Wed., July 31, 2013 at 5PM  

Owner: Nicole Lassiter d/b/a Nicole’s Family Daycare  6354 Cardiff Street

Dear Ms. Brown-Sow: 

                Please accept this letter on behalf of the Mayfair Civic Association (“MCA”) which represents the neighbors of the Mayfair Community as a letter of Non-Opposition, Re: the above, with the following provisos: 

-          Ms. Lassiter may have no more than 8 children.

-          Her hours of operation shall not exceed 6am-6pm Sunday through Saturday

-          She will become a member of the Mayfair Business Association.

-          She will restrict vehicles from parking in the rear of the property.

-          She will properly maintain the property.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the number below.  

                                                                                                Very Truly Yours,

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                Joseph J. DeFelice, Esq.                      

                                                                                                President                                                                                                                                                                                 (215) 292-3926

cc: Nicole Lassiter, Applicant

      Lisa Deeley, Councilman Bobby Henon

      Mike Scotese, Mayfair Business Association

Fw: HOLMESBURG LIBRARY RE-OPENING WEDNESDAY

Joseph J DeFelice, Esq.
215-292-3926
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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From: kdlash@comcast.net

Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 00:23:09 +0000 (UTC)

To: Karen D. Lash<kdlash@comcast.net>

Subject: HOLMESBURG LIBRARY RE-OPENING WEDNESDAY

The Holmesburg Library will be re-opening on Wednesday, JULY 31st after a temporary closure due to recent flooding in the library basement.

Hours of Operation:

Monday and Wednesday
12noon-8:00pm
&
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
10:00am-5:00pm

Karen D. Lash

President, Friends of Holmesburg Library
Like us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Holmesburg-Library-Philadelphia/351837718163124?ref=hl

Mayfair Zoning Hearing Monday July 29

Monday July 29, 2013
6PM
2990 St. Vincent Street

Case 1
6354 Cardiff Street
Nicole Lassiter
A Day Care at 6354 Cardiff Street, 19149, that can hold 10 children.

Case 2
3423 Cottman Avenue
RFR Properties, LLC (Jason Karian and Ray Rizzo)
Variance to use 3423 Cottman Avenue as a two-family dwelling.
Attorney is Stella Tsai
Claims property has always been a duplex

Case 3 
3231 Guilford St
Permit for the Legalization of a Three (3) Family Dwelling in an Existing Structure.

Owner:

Kupa Mefail

Applicant/Attorney:

Thomas Citro
Shawn Ward

*Block is majority duplexes

Methadone Clinic Donation Information

Donation Information
Please print and distribute to your block

ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF HOLMESBURG, MAYFAIR, TACONY AND OTHER SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES OF NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA!

A METHADONE CLINIC WAS APPROVED AT 7900 FRANKFORD AVE (FRANKFORD & DECATUR)

PLEASE JOIN THE FIGHT TO STOP IT.

WE ARE CURRENTLY SOLICITING FUNDS TO APPEAL TO DECISION.

We estimate the appeals process may cost upwards of $30,000. Checks can be mailed payable to Mattioni, Ltd at 399 Market St., Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19106 and reference 7900 Frankford Ave. We are currently in the process of setting up PayPal, but in the mean time if you would like to donate electronically please go to mayfaircivicassociation.com and click the donate icon and reference the methadone clinic. If you would like to donate in person, please so ONLY at these APPROVED DONATION LOCATIONS:

- Mayfair Farmers Market (Mayfair Civic Tent) Sundays Cottman and Frankford 9am-1pm

- BellaLisa Hair Studio (3530 Cottman Ave) Starting August 1, 2013

- Office of State Representative Kevin Boyle (7518 Frankford Ave)

- Office of City Councilman Bobby Henon (6730 Torresdale Ave).

Unfortunately, in circumstances like these, certain people will try to take advantage of your good deeds by soliciting funds, perhaps via door to door, in an unauthorized manner. Please do not donate to these individuals as they are not part of our ongoing efforts to defeat this Methadone Clinic. Remember, if you plan on donating, and we hope that you do, please do so only via mail, online or in person at the approved donation locations.

For more information, please visit www.mayfaircivicassociation.com orwww.holmesburg.com/civic

Fw: Lincoln High School Tuesday, 6/16 6 P.M.

Joseph J DeFelice, Esq.
215-292-3926
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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From: Holmesburg Civic Association Civic <holmesburgcivic@gmail.com>

Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:52:34 -0400

To: Holmesburg Civic Association<holmesburgcivic@gmail.com>

Subject: Lincoln High School Tuesday, 6/16 6 P.M.

Hello,

Tomorrows community meeting at Lincoln High will :

Separate fact from fiction 

Separate rumor from truth

Raise funds for our legal defense to go forward   (It was always the deal by Mattioni Ltd.--If we had to take this beyond the Court of Common Pleas we would have to pay)  The pro-bono work done for us thus far is manythousands of dollars.

Most of our elected officials are expected to be in attendence.

It it so important that we have a major showing of support, proving to all that we will not allow this.

The meeting will be hosted jointly by the Mayfair and Holmesburg Civic Associations.

Thank you,

HOT TOPICS: POOLS ON FRONT LAWNS

We posted the following last summer after receiving numerous complaints from neighbors re: pools on front lawns.

Picture taken from myfoxphilly.com

What are the requirements for above-ground swimming pools?

What are the requirements for above-ground swimming pools?

Complete a building permit application form and submit a check or money order payable to City of Philadelphia for $32. Prior to using the pool, call the L&I District Office in your area to schedule an appointment at your residence with a building inspector. Do not use the pool until its construction has been approved. A permit is required for all above-ground pools 12 feet or greater in maximum dimension. The pool, accompanying structures, and equipment must not be located in the front or side yard, nor within two feet of any property line or structures on the lot. The pool may have an access platform of up to 50 square feet included as part of this permit. the required guard rail around the platform must be at least 36" high and may have a maximum opening of 4'. Pool water must be properly treated and free of scum, debris, and foreign matter. Discharge water must not create a nuisance to an adjoining property.

More information from L&I
Swimming Pool and Spa Safety 
Thinking of installing a swimming pool for your family and friends to enjoy? Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections would like to assist you in making your pool installation as safe as possible. Following a few guidelines and obtaining permits and inspections for these installations will 
help you create a safer installation. 
Conditions 
• The pool must not be located in the front or side yard, and not within two feet of any property line or structure on the lot. 
• Water must be properly treated and free of scum, debris, and foreign matter. Discharge water must not create a nuisance to an adjoining property. 
• The pool must be installed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Specifications. 
• In-ground pools must be located a minimum distance from all property lines equal to the depth of the pool adjoining such property lines. 
• Suction outlets must be designed to – supervision.  
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Mayfair Farmers Market Today

TODAY
9AM-1PM
Cottman and Frankford Aves.
Come out and enjoy some locally grown produce and fresh baked artisan breads. We will also have live acoustic music, Mayfair Business Association Merchants, and food trucks.
Support your community. We will also be selling T-Shirts and collecting donations for Methadone Clinic Fund.

Joseph J DeFelice, Esq.
215-292-3926
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Weekly Methadone Clinic Update

On Tuesday we held a press conference outside the proposed Methadone Clinic at Frankford and Decatur where we outlined our plans for appeal and announced a community for Tuesday July 16, 2013 at 6PM at Abraham Lincoln High School (3200 Ryan Ave.) featuring a Q and A with elected officials, community leaders and attorneys as well as the next steps in the process. 

Nevertheless, the Mattioni Law Firm has handled this case pro bono (read "free") thus far however they will now need compensation. Therefore the most important thing that we can do as a community is DONATE money. We estimate the appeals process may cost upwards of $30,000. Checks can be mailed payable to Mattioni, Ltd at 399 Market St., Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19106 and reference 7900 Frankford Ave.  We are currently in the process of setting up PayPal, but in the mean time if you would like to donate electronically please go to mayfaircivicassociation.com and click the donate icon  (or go directly there by clicking HERE) and reference the methadone clinic.  If you would like to donate in person, please so ONLY at these APPROVED DONATION LOCATIONS:

Mayfair Farmers Market (Mayfair Civic Tent) Sundays Cottman and Frankford 9am-1pm

BellaLisa Hair Studio (3530 Cottman Ave) Starting August 1, 2013

Office of State Representative Kevin Boyle (7518 Frankford Ave)

Office of City Councilman Bobby Henon (6730 Torresdale Ave). 

Community Meeting Tuesday July 16, 2013 6PM Lincoln High School

Unfortunately, in circumstances like these, certain people will try to take advantage of your good deeds by soliciting funds, perhaps via door to door, in an unauthorized manner. Please do not donate to these individuals as they are not part of our ongoing efforts to defeat this Methadone Clinic. 

Remember, if you plan on donating, and we hope that you do, please do so only via mail, online or in person at the approved donation locations.  

We will be delivering fliers with this information; if you are interested in helping, please email us at mayfaircivicassociation@yahoo.com. 

Lastly, please check out the following video from 6ABC which sums up our fight for our neighborhood.  http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/video?id=9167637

Thanks again,
Joe DeFelice

Methadone Clinic Press Conference and Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT

Mia Hylan      

Secretary, Mayfair Civic Association

mhylan@gmail.com, 215-888-1243

Methadone Clinic Press Conference and Meeting

Philadelphia, PA, July 17, 2012 – Yesterday, neighborhood leaders, elected officials and attorneys met to discuss recent decision of the Court of Common Pleas with respect to the pending Methadone Clinic at Frankford and Decatur.    We decided that on Tuesday July 9, 2013 at 5PM at Frankford and Decatur, those same leaders will be hosting a press conference, to announce that we will be seeking an appeal in this matter and announce a community meeting for the following week.  That community meeting will be to brief local residents, give an update on the appellate process and field questions from the community and will be held on Tuesday July 16, 2013 at 6PM at Lincoln High School (3200 Ryan Ave.).

In the meantime, if you are interested in donating to the legal expenses of The Mattioni Law Firm in fighting this ongoing legal battle to preserve our neighborhood. Checks should be made payable to Mattioni Limited, reference 7900 Frankford Ave. Their Mailing Address is 399 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2138. If you would like to aid in this effort, please email mayfaircivicassociation@yahoo.com or contact Holmesburg Civic Association at holmesburgcivic@gmail.com. 

Paypal and more information will be forthcoming.

In attendance at yesterday's meeting were representatives from the Mayfair Civic Association, Mayfair Business Association, Mayfair Townwatch, Mayfair CDC, Tacony/Holmesburg Townwatch, Holmesburg Civic Association, the Office of City Councilman Bobby Henon,  the Office of State Representative Kevin Boyle,  the Office of State Representative John Taylor,  the Office of State Senator Mike Stack,  the Office of Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, the Appellants in the Matter, the Mattioni law firm and other concerned neighbors and business leaders.