Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 4618 West Grace Street for the purpose of permitting a second floor lodging unit accessory to a dwelling unit, upon certain terms and conditions.
Body
O & R Request
DATE: April 21, 2016 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
RE: Special use of the property known as 4618 West Grace Street for the purpose of a lodging unit accessory to a dwelling unit
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 4618 West Grace Street for the purpose of a lodging unit accessory to a dwelling unit, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant has requested authorization for the second-floor living area of a detached garage that would be considered a lodging unit by the zoning ordinance. Lodging units are not permitted in the R-5 Single-Family Residential District, a special use permit is therefore 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 June 20, 2016, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property consists of a 7,250 SF (0.166 acre) parcel of land improved with a single-family dwelling constructed, per tax assessment records, in 1954 and an accessory structure containing a garage and second-floor living area that was the subject of BZA Case No. 29-12 and is intended to be authorized through this special use permit request as a lodging unit. The property is located in the Monument Avenue Park neighborhood of the Far West planning district.
The City of Richmond’s Master Plan designates the subject property for Single-Family (Low Density) land use. Primary uses in this category are “single-family detached dwellings at densities up to seven units per acre” (p. 133).
The subject property and all adjacent properties are located within the same R-5 Single-Family Residential District that encompasses much of the area. Single-family residential land use predominates the vicinity of the subject property.
FISCAL IMPACT / COST: The Department of 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: No.
REVENUE TO CITY: $300.00
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon Adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: May 23, 2016
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: June 27, 2016
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: None
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES: City Planning Commission, June 20, 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 ORD. OR RES.: None.
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAM(S): None.
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Ordinance, Application Form, Applicant’s Report, Plans, Survey, Map
STAFF: Matthew J. Ebinger, AICP, Senior Planner
Land Use Administration (Room 511)
646-6308
Recommended Action
Key Issues:
Retain on Consent Agenda
Move to Regular Agenda
Refer Back to Committee
Remove from Council Agenda
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