Arcadia Commons
Arcadia Commons (nonprofit; contact Jeff Carpenter
1 property · Council District 1
What is missing from the record
Every step has a date on record. Nothing is missing from the records we hold.
Where this project stands
Five steps, from the Board agenda to the closing. A disposition is the sale or transfer of a Land Bank property. The Council step is City Council's approval of the sale, which comes after the Board's approval.
- 1. On a Board agendaDoneSep 14, 2021
- 2. Board approvalDoneSep 14, 2021
- 3. Council approval of the dispositionDoneOct 14, 2021
- 4. Deed into the Land BankDoneMar 24, 2023
- 5. ClosingDoneJun 26, 2026
Board hearings
One row for each Board hearing where this project was on the agenda. Fewer than six approving votes means no decision was reached; it is not a denial. Speakers and letters are public comments on the item.
| Date | Agenda item | Outcome | Vote as recorded | Public speakers | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2021 | 4.B | Approved | unanimous | 2 | 13 |
City Council
City Council resolutions that name this project's properties, from Council's Legistar records. Earlier resolutions often moved the lots into the Land Bank; they are not Council's approval of this sale (step 3 above).
| Resolution | Sponsor | Status | Introduced | Adopted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210565 | Councilmember Squilla | adopted | Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
Closings
From the Land Bank's settlement records.
| Purchaser | Closing date | Price | Appraised value | Units | Council resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Commons | Jun 26, 2026 | $1 | $65,000 | 0 | 210817 |
Days from the first Board approval to each closing: 1746.
People and organizations
- Council resolutions naming these properties, sponsored by
- Mark Squilla (resolutions 210565)
Public comment
A position is counted only where the person stated one at a hearing or in a letter. Letters read aloud at a meeting are staff summaries, not the writer's own words. Officials and people speaking for an organization are named; residents who spoke for themselves are counted, not named.
Across all hearings: 2 public speakers and 13 letters, with 13 statements of support and 1 of opposition.
| Named commenters (13 in all, residents included) | Stated position | Speaking for (organization) |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Carpenter | support | Arcadia Commons |
| Jovian Patterson | neutral | |
| Myke Chambers | support | Seven Swords Tattoo Company, Sorry Mom USA, Inc. |
| Sandi Vincenti | support | A Child's Inspiration: Wildlife Garden |
From the record
Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 2 of 2 shown.
… of 2201 East Tioga Street to Sepviva Lofts, LLC (attached to these minutes as Exhibit B). B. Gardens/Open Space • 2553 Kern Street (CD1) – Arcadia Commons Mr. Lawrence asked the Board to authorize the disposition of 2553 Kern Street in the 1st Council District to Arcadia Commons, a non-profit organization. The non-profit plans to complete the development of the community garden/open space with this property along with two (2) other properties in its ownership. The purchase price will be Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000). Evidence of project financing has been provided. The applicant…
Minutes · Sep 14, 2021, item 4.B · packet p. 7 · PLB Board Package for 10.12.2021 Board Meeting.pdf
Agenda · Sep 14, 2021, item 4.B · packet p. 1 · PLB Board Package for 9.14.2021 Board Meeting.pdf
Properties (1)
| Address | OPA account number | Status | Deed into the Land Bank | Closing date | Entered the Land Bank via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2553 KERN ST | 311174801 | Closed | Mar 24, 2023 | Jun 26, 2026 | RDA |
Sources: Board minutes and packets; PHDC workbook; Council (Legistar). Built from the Land Bank Board's minutes, packets and transcripts, the Land Bank's settlement workbook, and City Council records.