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To authorize the special use of the property known as 701 East Cary Street for the purpose of allowing a building to exceed the applicable height restrictions, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended)
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O & R Request
DATE: June 7, 2016 EDITION:|910|
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, 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 701 East Cary Street for the purpose of authorizing a waiver to the height restrictions, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant has requested a Special Use Permit, which authorize a waiver to the incline plane provisions in the B-4 Central Business District.
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 is an improved lot located on the block bounded by East Cary Street to the north, South 8th Street to the east, East Canal Street to the south, and South 7th Street to the west. The existing building is the headquarters for Dominion Resources.
The proposed Dominion Workplace project will be one of two towers proposed for the two blocks located within South 6th Street, East Cary Street, South 8th Street, and East Canal Street. A plan of development (POD) has been filed for Tower 1, which will be located on the South 6th Stree...
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