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To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2111 Venable Street, 2113 Venable Street, 2115 Venable Street, 21151/2 Venable Street, 2117 Venable Street, and 2119 Venable Street for the purpose of up to fifteen single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)
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WHEREAS, the owner of the properties known as 2111 Venable Street, 2113 Venable Street, 2115 Venable Street, 21151/2 Venable Street, 2117 Venable Street, and 2119 Venable Street, which are situated in an R-63 Multifamily Urban Residential District, desires to use such properties for the purpose of up to fifteen single-family attached dwellings, which use, among other things, is not currently allowed by section 30-419.5, regarding lot area and width, of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with section 17.11 of the Charter of the City of Richmond (2020), 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...
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