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To authorize the special use of the property known as 2319 Grove Avenue for the purpose of authorizing an expansion to an existing day nursery, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: September 19, 2014 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: Christopher L. Beschler, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Peter H. Chapman, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
SUBJECT: Special use permit for 2319 Grove Avenue to allow an expansion of an existing day nursery
ORD. OR RES. No.________________________________
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 2319 Grove Avenue for the purpose of authorizing an expansion to an existing day nursery, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The existing day nursery is considered a nonconforming use and any expansion of that use, including the proposed building addition, requires 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 November 3, 2014 meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The property is located in the R-6 Single-Family Attached Residential zoning district. The property is currently improved by Ms. Babs' Nursery School, which is not a permitted use in the R-6 district. However, the existing day nursery use is deemed to be nonconforming. The applicant is proposing a two-story building addition that would be approximately 1,750 square feet, and includ...
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