Sameric Corp. v. Zoning Board of Adjustment

TAKIFF, J.,

This matter arises out of the decision of the zoning board of adjustment sustaining the appeal of the Valley View Civic Association, intervenor herein, from the issuance of zoning and building permits for construction of a motion picture theater at premises 7110 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia.

The site is part of one of three contiguous parcels of land (hereafter referred to as parcels A, B and C) located at the southwest corner of Ridge Avenue and Domino Lane. The zoning and development history of the entire tract is relevant to our consideration.

On September 27, 1956, city council…