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To authorize the special use of the property known as 2515 East Main Street for the purpose of allowing a building to exceed the applicable height restrictions, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: June 2, 2017 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: Levar M. Stoney, 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: Peter L. Downey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
RE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 2515 East Main Street for the purpose of permitting a mixed-use building, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 2515 East Main Street for the purpose of permitting a mixed-use building, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing a mixed-use development that exceeds the B-5 height restriction. 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 July 17, 2017, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property consists of a 45,143 SF (1.04 acre) parcel improved with a surface parking area, located at the intersection of East Main Street, South 25th Street, and South 26th Street. The property is a part of the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood in the East Planning District.
The subject property falls within an Urban Center Area of the Shockoe District, as established by the Richmon...
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