Denro Corp. v. Zoning Board of Adjustment

Sporkin, J.,

This case comes before the court on appeal of Denro Corporation (plaintiff) from the refusal of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (board) to grant a permit for the construction of a grocery at 1342 Cottman Avenue in Philadelphia.

The property is presently a detached, single-family dwelling, but is situated on a heavily traveled main traffic artery which for long stretches is largely or entirely commercial. Plaintiff operates a chain of convenience grocery stores, and proposes to demolish the existing dwelling and erect a one-story self-service store of moderate size to accommodate the…