Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 1702 Floyd Avenue for the purpose of authorizing a one (1) two-family attached dwelling unit and accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
Body
O & R Request
DATE: March 18, 2016 EDITION: 1
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: Dwight C. Jones, Mayor
(This in no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor)
THROUGH: Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Peter L. Downey, Interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1702 Floyd Avenue for the purpose of authorizing a one (1) two-family attached dwelling unit and accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing to renovate an existing basement for the purposes of adding a one-bedroom studio apartment. A two-bedroom unit already exists on the first and second floors. The addition of a second unit would turn the property into a one (1) two-family attached dwelling unit with accessory parking. The subject property is located in an R-6 District, which permits a two-family attached dwelling use. However, the proposed use does not meet all the site requirements of the zoning ordinance.
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 May 2, 2016 meeting. A letter outlining the Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is a .006- acre lot occupied by residential dwelling, located on the block bounded by Floyd Avenue to the south, North Allen Avenue to the West, Grove Avenue to the north, and North Vine Street to the east. The lot has a lot width of approximately 20 feet and a lot depth of approximately 130 feet.
The applicant is requesting an SUP to renovate the basement space for a one-bedroom studio apartment. Currently, the first and second floors are occupied by a two-bedroom dwelling unit. Two parking spaces would be provided off of the alley to the rear of the building.
The subject property is located in an R-6 District, which permits a two-family attached dwelling use. However, the proposed use does not meet all the site requirements of the zoning ordinance, including lot width, lot area, and minimum yard setbacks.
The Richmond Master Plan designates this property as Single-Family (medium density) in the Near West Planning District. “Primary uses are single-family and two-family dwellings, both detached and attached, at densities of 8 to 20 units per acre. Includes residential support uses such as schools, places of worship, neighborhood parks and recreation facilities, and limited public and semi-public uses. Typical zoning classifications that may accommodate this land use category are R-43 and R-48” (133).
FISCAL IMPACT/ COST: The Department Planning and Development Review does not anticipate any impact to the City’s budget for this or future fiscal years.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Staff time for processing the request; preparation of draft ordinance; and publishing, mailing and posting of public notices.
BUDGET AMENDMENT NECESSARY: None
REVENUE TO CITY: $300 application fee
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption.
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: April 11, 2016
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: May 9, 2016
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: None
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES: City Planning Commission, May 2, 2016
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, Plans
STAFF: Willy Thompson, Senior Planner; Land Use Administration (Room 511); 646-5734
PDR O&R No. 16-09