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To amend and reordain Ord. No. 2019-300, adopted Nov. 12, 2019, which authorized the special use of the property known as 1217 West Leigh Street for the purpose of a veterinary clinic, to expand the veterinary use and to revise the plans, upon certain terms and conditions. (2nd District)
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I. That Ordinance No. 2019-300, adopted November 12, 2019, be and is hereby amended and reordained as follows:
WHEREAS, the owner of the property known as 1217 West Leigh Street, which is situated in a [R-7 Single- and Two-Family] R-8 Urban Residential District, desires to use such property for the purpose of a veterinary clinic, which use, among other things, is not currently allowed by sections [30-413.2] 30-413.11, concerning permitted principal uses, 30-506, concerning signs permitted in certain districts, and 30-710.11, concerning the applicability of off-street parking improvement requirements and landscaping standards, of the Code of the City of Richmond [(2015)] (2020), as amended; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with section 17.11 of the Charter of the City of Richmond (2019), as amended, it has been made to appear that, if granted subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this ordinance, the special use granted by this ordinance will not be detrimental to the safety, health, morals and general welfare of the community involved, will not tend to create congestion in streets, roads, alleys and other public ways and places in the area involved, will not create hazards from fire, panic or other dangers, will not tend to overcrowding of land and cause an undue concentration of population, will not adversely affect or interfere with public or private schools, parks, playgrounds, water supplies, sewage disposal, transportation or other public requirements, conveniences and improvements, and will not interfere with adequate light and air; and
WHEREAS, (i) the City Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing to investigate the circumstances and conditions upon which the Council is empowered to authorize such use, (ii) the City Planning Commission has reported to the Council the results of such public hearing and investigation and its recommendations with respect thereto, and (iii) the Council has conducted a public hearing on this ordinance at which the person in interest and all other persons have had an opportunity to be heard;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. Finding. Pursuant to section 30-1050.1 of the Code of the City of Richmond [(2015)] (2020), as amended, the Council hereby finds that the special use set forth in and subject to the terms and conditions of this ordinance will not (i) be detrimental to the safety, health, morals and general welfare of the community involved, (ii) tend to create congestion in streets, roads, alleys and other public ways and places in the area involved, (iii) create hazards from fire, panic or other dangers, (iv) tend to overcrowding of land and cause an undue concentration of population, (v) adversely affect or interfere with public or private schools, parks, playgrounds, water supplies, sewage disposal, transportation or other public requirements, conveniences and improvements, or (vi) interfere with adequate light and air.
§ 2. Grant of Special Use Permit.
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this amendatory ordinance, the property known as 1217 West Leigh Street and identified as Tax Parcel No. N000-0518/002 in the [2019] 2024 records of the City Assessor, being more particularly shown on a survey entitled “Improvements on Premises Known as 1217 W. Leigh Street in Richmond, VA.,” prepared by Joliffe & Associates, Inc., and dated October 24, 2005, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of [this ordinance] Ordinance No. 2019-300, adopted November 12, 2019, hereinafter referred to as “the Property,” is hereby permitted to be used for the purpose of a veterinary clinic, hereinafter referred to as “the Special Use,” substantially as shown on the plans entitled “1217 Office Space,” prepared by Zakaria Design Consultant, and dated May 26, 2019, and on the plans entitled “Signage on awning,” prepared by unknown preparer, and undated, copies of which are attached to and made a part of Ordinance No. 2019-300, adopted November 12, 2019, and the plans entitled “1217 W Leigh Street, prepared by an unknown preparer, and undated, copies of which are attached to this amendatory ordinance, hereinafter referred to, collectively, as “the Plans[,” copies of which are attached to and made a part of this ordinance].”
(b) The adoption of this ordinance shall constitute the issuance of a special use permit for the Property. The special use permit shall inure to the benefit of the owner or owners of the fee simple title to the Property as of the date on which this ordinance is adopted and their successors in fee simple title, all of which are hereinafter referred to as “the Owner.” The conditions contained in this ordinance shall be binding on the Owner.
§ 3. Special Terms and Conditions. This special use permit is conditioned on the following special terms and conditions:
(a) The Special Use of the Property shall be as a veterinary clinic, substantially as shown on the Plans[, and no more than two dwelling units on the second floor].
(b) No off-street parking shall be required for the Special Use.
(c) Signs shall be limited to signs permitted in all districts pursuant to section 30-505 of the Code of the City of Richmond [(2015)] (2020), as amended, and the signs substantially as shown on the Plans.
(d) No overnight boarding of animals shall be permitted.
(e) All medical waste shall be handled and disposed of in accordance with the applicable provisions of Title 9, Agency 20, Chapter 120 of the Virginia Administrative Code.
(f) All mechanical equipment serving the Property shall be located or screened so as not to be visible from any public right-of-way.
§ 4. Supplemental Terms and Conditions. This special use permit is conditioned on the following supplemental terms and conditions:
(a) All required final grading and drainage plans, together with all easements made necessary by such plans, must be approved by the Director of Public Utilities prior to the issuance of the building permit.
(b) 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 any other property or public streets and the use thereof.
(c) 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.
(d) Any encroachments existing, proposed on the Plans or contemplated in the future shall require separate authorization and shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Code of the City of Richmond [(2015)] (2020), as amended, and all future amendments to such laws.
(e) In all other respects, the use of the Property shall be in accordance with the applicable underlying zoning regulations.
§ 5. General Terms and Conditions. This special use permit is conditioned on the following general terms and conditions:
(a) 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 Property have been paid.
(b) The Owner shall be bound by, shall observe and shall comply with all other laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the Property, except as otherwise expressly provided in this ordinance.
(c) Words and phrases used in this ordinance shall be interpreted to have the meanings ascribed to them by section 30-1220 of the Code of the City of Richmond [(2015)] (2020), as amended, unless the context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this special use permit is being approved due, in part, to the mitigating effects of each and every condition attached hereto; consequently, if any portion of this ordinance is determined to be invalid for any reason by a final, non-appealable order of any Virginia or federal court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity shall cause the entire ordinance to be void and of no further effect from the effective date of such order.
(e) The privileges granted by this ordinance may be revoked pursuant to the provisions of sections 30-1050.7 through 30-1050.11 of the Code of the City of Richmond [(2015)] (2020), as amended, and all future amendments to such laws. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this ordinance shall constitute a violation of section 30-1080 of the Code of the City of Richmond [(2015)] (2020), as amended, and all future amendments to such law, or any other applicable laws or regulations.
(f) When the privileges granted by this ordinance terminate and the special use permit granted hereby becomes null and void, whether as a result of the Owner relinquishing this special use permit in a writing addressed to the Director of Planning and Development Review or otherwise, use of the Property shall be governed thereafter by the zoning regulations prescribed for the district in which the Property is then situated.
§ 6. Implementation. The [Commissioner of Buildings] Zoning Administrator is authorized to issue a [building permit] certificate of zoning compliance [substantially in accordance with the Plans] for the Special Use subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this ordinance. An application for the [building permit] certificate of zoning compliance shall be made within 730 calendar days following the date on which this ordinance becomes effective. If [either] the application for the [building permit] certificate of zoning compliance is not made within the time period stated in the previous sentence [or the building permit terminates under any provision of the Virginia Statewide Building Code], this ordinance and the special use permit granted hereby shall terminate and become null and void.
§ 7. Effective Date. 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: February 7, 2024
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor
THROUGH: J.E. Lincoln Saunders, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Kevin J. Vonck, Director of Planning & Development Review
RE: To amend Ordinance 2019-300 authorizing the special use of the property known as 1217 West Leigh Street for the purpose of a veterinary clinic in order to expand the use, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To amend Ordinance 2019-300 authorizing the special use of the property known as 1217 West Leigh Street for the purpose of a veterinary clinic in order to expand the use, upon certain terms and conditions.
BACKGROUND: The .049-acre subject property is located near the corner of West Leith Street and Norton Street in the R-7 Single and Two-Family Urban Residential District. The property contains a two-story mixed-use structure. No expansion of the building footprint is proposed.
On November 12, 2019, City Council adopted Ordinance 2019-300 authorizing a veterinary clinic on the ground floor area of the structure located at 1217 West Leigh Street. The upstairs area remained residential. As the veterinary clinic needs space for expansion, the applicant wishes to incorporate the upstairs residential area into veterinary clinic. Therefore, an amendment to the special use permit is requested
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The property is located within the Carver Area Civic Improvement League area. Letters of notification shall be sent to nearby property owners, and a sign noting this request shall be placed on the property once the ordinance is introduced to City Council.
STRATEGIC INITATIVES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL: The City’s Richmond 300 Master Plan designates the property for Neighborhood Mixed-Uses. The veterinary clinic is a secondary use under this designation.
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.
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: March 11, 2024
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: April 8, 2024
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Planning Commission, April 2, 2024
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Office of Chief Administrative Officer, Law Department
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: Amend Ordinance 2019-300
ATTACHMENTS: Application Supporting Documents
STAFF: Matthew J. Ebinger, Planning Supervisor - Land Use Administration 804-646-6308
David Watson, Senior Planner, Land Use Administration, 804-646-1036