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To amend Ord. No. 2005-285-273, adopted Dec. 12, 2005, which authorized the special use of the property known as 2600 West Main Street for the purpose of a restaurant with an enclosed outdoor dining area, to reduce the required parking from eighteen parking spaces to thirteen parking spaces, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)
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I. That Ordinance No. 2005-285-273, adopted December 12, 2005, be and is hereby amended and reordained as follows:
THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
? 1. That the property known as 2600 West Main Street and identified as Tax Parcel No. W000-1162/022 in the [2005] 2025 records of the City Assessor, being more particularly shown on a survey entitled "No. 2600 W. Main Street," prepared by Wingate, Bremner and Jessee, and dated January 29, 1987, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of this amendatory ordinance, is hereby permitted to be used for the purpose of a restaurant with an accessory enclosed outdoor dining area, substantially as shown on sheet A-1.2 of the plans entitled "Star Lite Patio Renovation, Robinson and Main Streets, Richmond, Virginia", prepared by Eugene C. Sikes, Architect, and dated July 7, 2005, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of this amendatory ordinance.
? 2. That the adoption of this ordinance shall constitute the granting of a special use permit for the property, which shall be transferable from the owner of the property to the successor or successors in fee simple title of the owner, whether acquired by operation of law, deed or otherwise, and which shall run with the land.
? 3. That the Commissioner of Buildings is hereby authorized to issue to the owner of the property a building permit substantially in accordance with the plans referred to above for the aforementioned purpose, subject to the following terms and conditions:
(a) The owner of the property shall be bound by, shall observe and shall comply with all other laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the property, except as otherwise provided in this amendatory ordinance.
(b) Application for a building permit for the enclosure shall be made within twenty-four (24) months from the effective date of this ordinance. This building permit shall expire and shall become null and void if any necessary construction has not commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the building permit or if construction is suspended or abandoned for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days at any time after such construction has commenced, as provided in any applicable provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Should application for the building permit not be made within twenty-four (24) months after the effective date of this ordinance or should the building permit expire and become null and void after the expiration of the twenty-four (24) month time period for making application for the building permit, the privileges granted by this ordinance shall terminate and the special use permit shall become null and void.
(c) No permit implementing this special use permit shall be approved until satisfactory evidence has been presented to the Zoning Administrator that any delinquent real estate taxes applicable to the subject property have been paid.
(d) All required final grading and drainage plans, together with all easements made necessary by such plans, shall be approved by the Director of Community Development prior to the issuance of building permits.
(e) Storm or surface water shall not be allowed to accumulate on the land. The owner, at its sole cost and expense, shall provide and maintain at all times adequate facilities for the drainage of storm or surface water from the property so as not to adversely affect or damage adjacent property or public streets and the use thereof.
(f) Facilities for the collection of refuse shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Director of Public Works. Such facilities shall be located or screened so as not to be visible from adjacent properties and public streets.
(g) A restaurant with accessory outdoor dining shall be permitted on the property. The outdoor dining area shall be configured substantially as depicted on the attached plan.
(h) Seating shall be limited to eighty-two (82) seats, with no more than sixty-seven (67) seats provided in the main dining area.
(i) No fewer than [eighteen (18)] thirteen (13) off-site parking spaces shall be provided and reserved exclusively for the uses of the property twenty-four hours a day and signed as such [in accordance with the off-premises parking provisions as stated in Chapter 114, Article VII of the Code of the City of Richmond (2004), as amended, and said parking shall be provided in a lease form acceptable to the City Attorney].
(j) The patio area shall not be designed, equipped or arranged with heating or air-conditioning.
(k) Signage for the use of the property shall be in accordance with the underlying zoning regulations.
(1) In all other respects, the use of the property shall be in accordance with the applicable underlying zoning regulations.
? 4. That the privileges granted by this amendatory ordinance may under certain circumstances be revoked. Upon noting that a condition of a special use permit has been violated, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a written notice of violation to the property owner. The notice shall inform the property owner (i) which condition or conditions have been violated, (ii) the nature of the violation, and (iii) that the City Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing at which it shall review the violation and the special use permit pursuant to the provisions of sections [114-1050.7 through 114-1050.11] 30-1050.7 through 30-1050.11 of the Code of the City of Richmond [(2004)] (2020), as amended, if (a) the property owner does not abate the violation within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the notice or (b) three (3) notices of violation are issued to the property owner within any twelve (12) month period. No action taken pursuant to the provisions of this section shall in any way limit the City's right to pursue any other remedy at law or in equity against the property owner. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this ordinance shall constitute a violation of section [114-1080] 30-1080 of the Code of the City of Richmond [(2004)] (2020), as amended, or any other applicable laws or regulations.
? 5. That when the privileges granted by this amendatory ordinance terminate and the special use permit becomes null and void or when use of the premises is abandoned for a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months, use of the property shall be governed thereafter by the zoning regulations prescribed for the district in which the property is then situated.
? 6. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.
II. This amendatory ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.
City of Richmond
Intracity Correspondence
O&R Transmittal
DATE: August 1, 2025
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Dr. Danny Avula, Mayor (by request)
(This in no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor)
THROUGH: Odie Donald II, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Sharon L. Ebert, DCAO for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Kevin J. Vonck, Director of Planning & Development Review
RE: To amend Ord. No. 2005-285-273, adopted Dec. 12, 2005, which authorized the special use of the property known as 2600 West Main Street for the purpose of a restaurant with an enclosed outdoor dining area, to reduce the parking requirement from eighteen parking spaces to thirteen parking spaces, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: The applicant is requesting an amendment to Ord. No. 2005-285-273 to reduce the required parking from eighteen spaces to thirteen spaces.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is located in the Fan neighborhood on Main Street, between Davis Avenue and Mulberry Street. The property is currently a 2,638 square foot (0.06 acre) parcel of land, improved with a two-story building. The City's Richmond 300 Master Plan designates a future land use for the subject property as Community Mixed Use, which is defined as a "cluster of medium-density, walkable commercial and residential uses that provide neighborhood services to nearby residential communities and sometimes feature regional attractions."
Intensity: Buildings generally ranging from two to six stories, based on street widths, and depending on the historic context and stepping down in height adjacent to residential areas, as necessary. New buildings that are taller than historical buildings should step back from the build to line after matching the height of the predominant cornice line of the block.
Primary Uses: Retail/office/ personal service, multi-family residential, cultural, and open space.
Secondary Uses: Single-family houses, institutional, and government.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The Fan District Association, Robinson Street Association, and Uptown Association was notified of the application; additional community notification will take place after introduction.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL: Richmond 300 Master Plan
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: September 8, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: October 14, 2025
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Planning Commission October 7, 2025
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Office of Chief Administrative Officer
Law Department (for review of draft ordinance)
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: None
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Ordinance, Authorization from Property Owner, Applicant's Report, Plans, Survey
STAFF:
Alyson Oliver, Program and Operations Manager, Land Use Administration (Room 511) 646-3709
Shaianna Trump, Planner Associate, Land Use Administration (Room 511) 646-7319