Civetta Property Group, LLC
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26 housing units sold, across 26 properties · Council District 2 · Civetta Property Group, LLC
What is missing from the record
Steps with no date on record, or that the record shows were stopped. A step that is not on record may still have happened.
- Deed into the Land BankPartly done
On record for 92% of the properties; the rest are not on record yet.
- ClosingPartly done
On record for 92% of the properties; the rest are not on record yet.
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 agendaDoneMay 10, 2022 to Jun 13, 2023
- 2. Board approvalDoneMay 10, 2022 to Jun 13, 2023
- 3. Council approval of the dispositionDoneJun 9, 2022
- 4. Deed into the Land BankPartly doneDec 9, 2015 to Nov 2, 202292% of properties
- 5. ClosingPartly doneNov 21, 202292% of properties
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2022 | 5.B.1 | Approved | unanimous | 10 | 1 |
| Jun 13, 2023 | IV.1.B | Approved | unanimous | 0 | 0 |
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).
Closings
From the Land Bank's settlement records.
| Purchaser | Closing date | Price | Appraised value | Units | Council resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civetta Property Group LLC | Nov 21, 2022 | $2,500 | $1,730,000 | 26 | 220540 |
Days from the first Board approval to each closing: 195.
People and organizations
- Applicant
- Civetta Property Group, LLC
- Council resolutions naming these properties, sponsored by
- Kenyatta Johnson (resolutions 220198, 220389, 220394)
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: 10 public speakers and 1 letters, with 0 statements of support and 6 of opposition.
| Named commenters (10 in all, residents included) | Stated position | Speaking for (organization) |
|---|---|---|
| Jihad Ali | oppose | |
| Tiffany Green | neutral | |
| Albert Littlepage | neutral | |
| Charles Reeves | oppose | Tasker Morris Neighborhood Association |
| Carol Foy | mixed | Philly Thrive |
| Vanessa Hunter | neutral | Black Contractors Coalition |
From the record
Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 6 of 6 shown.
Ms. Gonzalez commented on Mr. Johns’ statement and the community feedback, stating that this is an opportunity to formalize management of the garden lots going forward so that the garden remains an asset for the community and the new neighbors who will be moving in and does not become blighted again. Ms. Fadullon stated that the there is a need to have these discussions before parcels come to the Board for consideration, and that Land Bank staff are encouraged to follow up with Councilman Jones on the offer to work with the Land Bank and the garden groups regarding other potential open space s…
Minutes · May 10, 2022, item 5.B.1 · packet p. 8 · PLB Board Package for 6.14.2022 Board Meeting.pdf
Agenda · May 10, 2022, item 5.B.1 · packet p. 2 · PLB Board Package for 5.10.2022 Board Meeting.pdf
1.B. Amendment to Resolution No. 2022-11, adopted by the Board on May 10, 2022 Mr. Lawrence requested the Board’s approval of an increase in the maximum sales price for seventeen (17) of twenty-five (25) affordable homeownership units being built by Civetta Property Group, LLC, as approved by the Board in May 2022. The properties were conveyed to the developer in November 2022. At the request of the Council District member, the developer revised plans for seventeen (17) of the units to include a finished basement and 2 full baths, resulting in additional development costs. The higher-priced un…
Minutes · Jun 13, 2023, item IV.1.B · packet p. 6 · PLB Board Package for 7.11.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
Agenda · Jun 13, 2023, item IV.1.B · packet p. 1 · PLB Board Package for 6.13.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
Motion has been made and properly seconded to amend Resolution No, 2022-11 All in favor? (Chorus of ayes.)
Motion · Michael Koonce · Jun 13, 2023, item IV.1.B · packet p. 15 · PLB Board Package for 7.11.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
… developer decided to revise plans for 17 of the units to include a finished basement and two full bathrooms to meet those constituent vequests
Statement · Jessie Lawrence, Director of Real Estate · Jun 13, 2023, item IV.1.B · packet p. 15 · PLB Board Package for 7.11.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
Properties (26)
24 closed, 2 not closed yet.
Not closed yet (2)
| Address | OPA account number | Status | Deed into the Land Bank | Closing date | Entered the Land Bank via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1307 S STANLEY ST | 362000038 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
| 1308 S CORLIES ST | 362000037 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
Closed (24)
| Address | OPA account number | Status | Deed into the Land Bank | Closing date | Entered the Land Bank via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1310 S CORLIES ST | 362255305 | Closed | Oct 14, 2016 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 1315 S CORLIES ST | 362252605 | Closed | Nov 2, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 1320 S CORLIES ST | 362255805 | Closed | May 11, 2016 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 1322 S CORLIES ST | 362255905 | Closed | Nov 2, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 1326 S CORLIES ST | 362256105 | Closed | May 11, 2016 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 1329 S 31ST ST | 362268205 | Closed | Oct 14, 2016 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 1334 S 30TH ST | 782840200 | Closed | Dec 19, 2016 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 1349 S CORLIES ST | 362254305 | Closed | Dec 19, 2016 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 1537 S PATTON ST | 364451305 | Closed | Dec 9, 2015 | Nov 21, 2022 | PHDC/PHA/other public |
| 3000 TITAN ST | 362209000 | Closed | May 11, 2016 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3002 WHARTON ST | 362000067 | Closed | Oct 14, 2016 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3003 WHARTON ST | 362212100 | Closed | Dec 3, 2018 | Nov 21, 2022 | private or other |
| 3009 WHARTON ST | 362212415 | Closed | Oct 19, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3010 TITAN ST | 362209510 | Closed | May 11, 2016 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3014 WHARTON ST | 362000031 | Closed | Feb 28, 2019 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3016 WHARTON ST | 362000032 | Closed | Feb 28, 2019 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3018 TITAN ST | 362209910 | Closed | May 11, 2016 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3018 WHARTON ST | 362000033 | Closed | Feb 28, 2019 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3020 WHARTON ST | 362000034 | Closed | Feb 28, 2019 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3022 WHARTON ST | 362000035 | Closed | Feb 28, 2019 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3024 WHARTON ST | 362000036 | Closed | Feb 28, 2019 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3036 TITAN ST | 362210805 | Closed | Oct 19, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3046 TITAN ST | 362211310 | Closed | May 11, 2016 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
| 3050 TITAN ST | 362211510 | Closed | May 10, 2017 | Nov 21, 2022 | RDA |
Sources: Board minutes and packets; PHDC workbook; Council (Legistar); Transcript. Built from the Land Bank Board's minutes, packets and transcripts, the Land Bank's settlement workbook, and City Council records.