The East Torresdale Civic Association on Monday night heard a proposal for 12 homes at 9655 Milnor St.
Since the current site is home to just one large house, attorney Kevin Greenberg was not expecting residents to immediately embrace the plan.
He was right.
The property, just south of Glen Foerd, was formerly owned by Pete Ciarrocchi, owner of Chickie’s & Pete’s.
The new ownership consists of four couples, who plan four-bedroom riverfront homes for each family. In addition, there would be eight three-bedroom townhouses. A homeowners association would be created.
One man suggested that the owners build only three houses, an idea that drew applause from the crowd. Others worried about parking.
One resident put one of the property owners – a Chinatown businessman – on the spot by asking him if he supported the proposed 76ers arena in Chinatown. The man said he was neutral.
Greenberg and his client will appear at a future meeting.
In other news from the June 12 meeting:
• Members heard an update about Pleasant Hill Park, Delaware and Linden avenues. A park ranger and 8th Police District officers are on site checking on complaints about noise, dirt bikes and jet skis. The city has promised to cut the overgrowth and monitor possible “car meets.”
• The History Committee of All Saints’ Church, Torresdale, 9601 Frankford Ave., is hosting a graveyard tour on Saturday, June 17, at 2 p.m. (rain date Saturday, June 24). Come and hear the stories in celebration of 250 years of All Saints’ contribution to the history of the area from the early Swedes to modern day. Tour begins inside the church. Wear comfortable shoes. Light refreshments will be served after the tour. Donations appreciated. Parking lot entrance is on Eden Street. Call 215-637-8787.
• One River Alliance and State Street Events Company will present Freedom Fest on Tuesday, July 4, from 5-9 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Park. The event will feature food trucks, vendors, music and fireworks. The parking lot will be closed. Only residents will be permitted to park in the area.
• Glen Foerd will host its Third Thursday Summer Series of live music, food, family activities and art on Thursday, June 15, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Register at www.glenfoerd.org/events. For more information, visit www.glenfoerd.org or call 215-632-5330.
• The neighboring Upper Holmesburg Civic Association will celebrate its Hometown Heroes program on June 24, at 10 a.m., at Frankford Avenue and Pennypack Street. There will be a color guard, Pledge of Allegiance and a reading of names. ••
