Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 21 West Clay Street for the purpose of authorizing one two-family attached dwelling and accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: April 12, 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 21 West Clay Street for the purpose of authorizing one (1) two-family attached dwelling unit and accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is seeking permission to convert the basement of an existing primary dwelling into a second dwelling unit. The R-6 Single-Family Attached Residential zoning district permits the two-family attached use, but the subject property does not meet the minimum lot area requirements. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a special use permit.
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 6, 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 of .089 acre located at the intersection of West Clay Street to the North Adams Street to the west. The existing structure is a two-story single-family residential dwelling.
The property is currently zoned R-6, which does permit the proposed second dwelling unit. However, the minimum lot a...
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