Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 1704 Arlington Road for the purpose of [an] illuminated [canopy with] canopy signage, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended)
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O & R Request
DATE: May 30, 2017 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, 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, Jr., Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Dept. of Planning and Development Review
RE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1704 Arlington Road for the purpose of an illuminated canopy with canopy signage, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1704 Arlington Road for the purpose of an illuminated canopy with canopy signage, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing an illuminated canopy with canopy signage. An illuminated canopy, as proposed, is not permitted by the zoning ordinance. 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 28,567 SF or .656 acre parcel of land improved with a convenience store / gas and service station constructed, per tax assessment records, in 1988. The property is located in the Near West Planning District at the intersection of Arlington Road and North Boulevard, along Interstate 95.
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