Carmen Gomez
Side/rear yard conveyance of 815 W. Firth Street t
1 property · Council District 5
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 agendaDoneApr 11, 2023
- 2. Board approvalDoneApr 11, 2023
- 3. Council approval of the dispositionDoneJun 22, 2023
- 4. Deed into the Land BankDoneAug 6, 2024
- 5. ClosingDoneSep 19, 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2023 | V.B | Approved | unanimous | 3 | 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).
| Resolution | Sponsor | Status | Introduced | Adopted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230495 | Council President Clarke | adopted | Jun 8, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
Closings
From the Land Bank's settlement records.
| Purchaser | Closing date | Price | Appraised value | Units | Council resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Gomez | Sep 19, 2024 | $1 | $20,000 | 0 | 230520 |
Days from the first Board approval to each closing: 527.
People and organizations
- Council resolutions naming these properties, sponsored by
- Darrell Clarke (resolutions 230495)
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: 3 public speakers and 0 letters, with 2 statements of support and 0 of opposition.
| Named commenters (3 in all, residents included) | Stated position | Speaking for (organization) |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Bibiloni | support | Community Legal Services |
| Carmen Gomez | support |
From the record
Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 6 of 9 shown.
… as Exhibit L). V.B. Side/Rear Yards Mr. Lawrence requested the Board’s approval for the disposition of 815 West Firth Street in the 5th Council District to Carmen Gomez. The applicant resides in and owns her adjacent home and is compliant and in good standing with the City of Philadelphia. The project will not be subject to an Economic Opportunity Plan but will be subject to an irrevocable power of attorney and a right of reverter. The property will also be subject to a 30-year mortgage for the appraised value and permanently restricted for use as a side/rear yard. Mr. Fadullon called…
Minutes · Apr 11, 2023, item V.B · packet p. 14 · PLB Board Package for 5.9.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
Agenda · Apr 11, 2023, item V.B · packet p. 3 · PLB Board Package for 4.11.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
All right. That completes that item.
Motion · Michael Koonce · Apr 11, 2023, item V.B · packet p. 53 · PLB Board Package for 5.9.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
… 1217 Pennock Street property is only 700 square feet and wasn't believed to be a buildable lot
Statement · Michael Koonce, Board · Apr 11, 2023, item V.B · packet p. 52 · PLB Board Package for 5.9.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
… not be subject to an economic opportunity plan since this is development of a side yard
Statement · Jessie Lawrence, Land Bank · Apr 11, 2023, item V.B · packet p. 51 · PLB Board Package for 5.9.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
… we do not consider side yards or garden applications unless it's a one-off basis
Statement · Angel Rodriguez, Land Bank · Apr 11, 2023, item V.B · packet p. 51 · PLB Board Package for 5.9.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
Properties (1)
| Address | OPA account number | Status | Deed into the Land Bank | Closing date | Entered the Land Bank via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 815 W FIRTH ST | 371396301 | Closed | Aug 6, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | 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.