Retraction and Correction to Kimmel’s “BCYF, BCCD, IPPS, BCHA, SACA” Column from last week

The column incorrectly identified the building at Mechanic and Kephart as an AMI building and proceeded to speculate about missionary housing, the absence of an elevator, residential development restrictions, and possible religious exemptions from zoning requirements. The facts are straightforward: – Advent Mission Institute has no ownership interest in the building. – Daniel Bacchiocchi’s connection to AMI is his service on its board. That affiliation does not make this property an AMI project. – Construction began before AMI was established as an organization. – Bacchiocchi neither sought nor received any variances from applicable building codes or municipal ordinances. – The building was developed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and has been inspected by all authorities having jurisdiction, including the local fire chief. These facts directly address the premise and implications of the column.

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