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To authorize the special use of the property known as 3407 Chamberlayne Avenue for the purpose of permitting the installation of solar panels within the front yard, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O&R REQUEST
EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: Levar M. Stoney, Mayor
(This in no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor)
THROUGH: Selena Cuffee-Glen, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Peter L. Downey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director of Planning and Development Review
RE: Special use permit for 3407 Chamberlayne Avenue to authorize two solar panel arrays to be located within the front yard.
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PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 3407 Chamberlayne Avenue for the purpose of permitting the installation of solar panels within the front yard, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing to install two solar panel arrays that would be approximately six and a half feet in height within the front yard between the existing single-family dwelling and Chamberlayne Avenue. The subject property is located in the City's R-48 Multi-Family Residential zoning district, which requires a 15 foot minimum front yard. The proposed solar arrays would be located outside of the required 15 foot front yard; however, the definitions and the supplemental regulations in the Zoning Ordinance prohibit any structure other than a fence to be over three feet in height when located between the street line and the main building.
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 February 6, 2017 meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting....
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