Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 3022 3rd Avenue for the purpose of a two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: May 15, 2015 EDITION: 1
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: Dwight C. Jones, Mayor (Patron: Mayor, by Request)
(This in no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor.)
THROUGH: Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: P. Lee Downey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
SUBJECT: To authorize the special use of the property known as 3022 3rd Avenue for the purpose of permitting a two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.________________________________
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 3022 3rd Avenue for the purpose of permitting a two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing the renovation of the existing single-family detached dwelling into a two-family detached dwelling. While such a use is permitted in the R-6 district, the subject property does not meet the minimum lot area or minimum lot width requirements for a two-family detached dwelling in the R-6 district. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a special use permit.
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 July 6, 2015, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is improved with a vacant 2,268 square foot two-story single-family detached wood framed residential dwelling located at 3022 3rd Avenue between Front Street to the north and Dill Avenue to the south. The proposed two-family detached dwelling is comprised of a first floor 2-bedroom unit and a second floor 2-bedroom unit.
Per the City of Richmond Zoning Ordinance, an R-6 lot must be not less than 6,000 square feet in area with a width of not less than 50 feet to accommodate a two-family detached dwelling. The subject property is 4,900 square feet in area with a width of 35 feet.
Per the Zoning Ordinance, a total of two parking spaces are required for the two dwelling units. Two spaces have been provided on the subject property and are accessible via the alley to the rear of the property. All surrounding properties are also located in the R-6 district. The predominant land uses on the 3000 block of 3rd Avenue are single-family detached.
The City of Richmond’s Master Plan speaks of Land Use policies and strategies within the North Planning District. It states, “Single family uses should extend throughout the neighborhoods in Highland Park. There should be no additional multi-family and two-family uses should be discouraged.” (p.256) Designations for the subject property along 3rd Avenue is for Single-Family (Medium Density) land use. Primary uses in this category are single-family and two-family dwelling units, both detached and attached, at densities of 8 to 20 units per acre (p. 133). However the plan also states that, “Residential infill development should be similar in density, architectural character, and use to what currently existing in the surrounding area and should enhance the character and quality of the neighborhoods.” (p. 255) In general the plan shows that it is in keeping with traditional residential development patterns for the district in regards to density.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Department of Planning and Development Review does not anticipate any impact to the City’s budget for this or future fiscal years.
COST TO CITY: Staff time for processing the request; preparation of draft ordinance; and publishing, mailing and posting of public notices.
REVENUE TO CITY: $300 application fee
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: June 8, 2015
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: July 13, 2015
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: None
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES: City Planning Commission, July 6, 2015
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Office of Chief Administrative Officer
Law Department (for review of draft ordinance)
City Assessor (for preparation of mailing labels for public notice)
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCES: None.
ATTACHMENTS: Application Form, Applicant’s Letter, Draft Ordinance, Survey, Plans
STAFF: Leigh V. Kelley, Planner II
Land Use Administration (Room 511) 646-6384
PDR O&R No.15-08