File #: ORD. 2016-102    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Adopted
File created: 1/20/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/23/2016 Final action: 5/23/2016
Title: To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 100 South 14th Street for the purpose of authorizing a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended)
Patrons: Mayor Jones (By Request)
Indexes: Conditional Use
Attachments: 1. 20160425 Amendment, 2. Ord. No. 2016-102, 3. Staff Report, 4. Location Map, 5. Plans, 6. Application & Appilcant's Report, 7. Shockoe Partnership Letter of Support, 8. Fulton Hill Properties Support Letter
Title

To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 100 South 14th Street for the purpose of authorizing a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended)

Body

O & R Request
DATE: January 27, 2016 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council

THROUGH: Dwight C. Jones, Mayor (by request)
(This in no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor)

THROUGH: Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Chief Administrative Officer

THROUGH: Peter L. Downey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic
Development and Planning

FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development
Review

RE: Conditional use permit for a nightclub use at 100 South 14th Street

ORD. OR RES. No.

PURPOSE: To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 100 South 14th Street for the purpose of authorizing a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions.

REASON: The property is zoned B-5 Central Business, which permits restaurants and similar food and beverage service establishments, including entertainment. However, City Council adopted Ord. No. 2012-234-2013-2, which defines establishments with certain features operating after midnight as nightclubs. The proposed use meets the definition of nightclub and therefore a Conditional Use Permit is required.

RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with the requirements of the City Charter and the Zoning Ordinance, the City Planning Commission will review this request and make a recommendation to City Council. This item will be scheduled for consideration by the Commission at its March 21, 2016, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.

BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on a parcel .91 acre in size and is occupied by a restaurant with outdoor dining in one building and offices in a second building. The subject of this request regards the restaurant known as Southern Railway Taphouse.

The z...

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