DMCV, LLC
Affordable rental (unsolicited): one duplex, 2 uni
1 property · DMCV, 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.
- Council approval of the dispositionNot yet on record
- ClosingNot yet on record
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 8, 2025
- 2. Board approvalDoneApr 8, 2025
- 3. Council approval of the dispositionNot yet on recordno date on record
- 4. Deed into the Land BankDoneDec 29, 2015
- 5. ClosingNot yet on recordno date on record
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 8, 2025 | V.B.1 | Approved | unanimous | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | IV.B | Approved | unanimous | 1 | 0 |
People and organizations
- Applicant
- DMCV, LLC
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 0 letters, with 2 statements of support and 0 of opposition.
| Named commenters (2 in all, residents included) | Stated position | Speaking for (organization) |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia DeCarlo | support | |
| Danielle M. Carson-Varns | support | DMCV, LLC |
From the record
Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 6 of 10 shown.
… code compliance, and upon confirming the developer was present, asked her to come forward to address the issue. Danielle M. Carson-Varns, the developer and owner of DMCV, LLC stepped up to the podium to address the Board’s questions and concerns. Mr. Johns raised concerns that the submitted floor plans for the duplex do not match the site plan and appear to lack windows in the bedrooms, which would violate the building code. Ms. Carson-Varns explained that the plans were submitted as simplified schematics upon request and reflect the layout of an existing structure after undergoing ren…
Minutes · Apr 8, 2025, item V.B.1 · packet p. 32 · PLB Board Package 5.13.2025 - Parts 1 & 2.pdf
Agenda · Apr 8, 2025, item V.B.1 · packet p. 2 · PLB Board Package for 4.8.2025 Meeting (FINAL).pdf
Opposed, nay. Ayes have it.
Motion · Darwin Beauvais · Apr 8, 2025, item V.B.1 · packet p. 47 · PLB Board Package 5.13.2025 - Parts 1 & 2.pdf
… 1610 South 56th Street to DMCV, LIC for the renovation of a duplex building in the 3rd Cameil
Statement · Brian Romano, Philadelphia Land Bank · Apr 8, 2025, item V.B.1 · packet p. 46 · PLB Board Package 5.13.2025 - Parts 1 & 2.pdf
And my assumption is L&I is not coing to approve any plans when bedrcoms don't have windows.
Statement · Herbert Wetzel, Land Bank Board · Apr 8, 2025, item V.B.1 · packet p. 46 · PLB Board Package 5.13.2025 - Parts 1 & 2.pdf
I'd like to request an amendment to thig regolutio.
Statement · Michael Johns, Land Bank Board · Apr 8, 2025, item V.B.1 · packet p. 46 · PLB Board Package 5.13.2025 - Parts 1 & 2.pdf
Properties (1)
| Address | OPA account number | Status | Deed into the Land Bank | Closing date | Entered the Land Bank via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1610 S 56TH ST | 514033410 | Board approved, not yet closed | Dec 29, 2015 | not closed | PHDC/PHA/other public |
Sources: Board minutes and packets; Transcript. Built from the Land Bank Board's minutes, packets and transcripts, the Land Bank's settlement workbook, and City Council records.