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January 22, 2009 To the President and the Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted January 22, 2009, Bill No. 080724-A, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'C-4' Commercial and 'C-5' Commercial Districts," by negating any setback over 65 feet in height for lots designated "C-5" in the area bounded by 15th Street and Arch Street (Benjamin Franklin Parkway), Cherry Street and 16th Street and by increasing the permitted floor area for such lots building floor plat reduction," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter Mayor

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This placed-on-file communication from Mayor Michael A. Nutter returns Bill No. 080724-A to City Council for reconsideration. The proposed bill would change zoning rules for C-5 commercial lots in the area bounded by 15th Street, Arch Street (Benjamin Franklin Parkway), Cherry Street, and 16th Street by removing a setback requirement for building height over 65 feet and increasing permitted floor area.

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January 22, 2009
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January 22, 2009

To the President and the Members of

the Council of the City of Philadelphia:

I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted January 22, 2009, Bill No. 080724-A, entitled “An Ordinance Amending Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “'C-4' Commercial and 'C-5' Commercial Districts,” by negating any setback over 65 feet in height for lots designated “C-5” in the area bounded by 15th Street and Arch Street (Benjamin Franklin Parkway), Cherry Street and 16th Street and by increasing the permitted floor area for such lots building floor plat reduction,” for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael A. Nutter

Mayor

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