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File #: ORD. 2026-043    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 11/7/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 3/3/2026 Final action:
Title: To amend and reordain Ord. No. 2024-116, adopted May 13, 2024, which authorized the special use of the property known as 1515 Chamberlayne Parkway for the purpose of a mixed-use building containing up to 91 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions, to modify the plans and the terms and conditions. (3rd District)
Patrons: Mayor Avula (By Request)
Attachments: 1. Ord. No. 2026-043, 2. Staff Report
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To amend and reordain Ord. No. 2024-116, adopted May 13, 2024, which authorized the special use of the property known as 1515 Chamberlayne Parkway for the purpose of a mixed-use building containing up to 91 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions, to modify the plans and the terms and conditions. (3rd District)
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THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
I. That Ordinance No. 2024-116, adopted May 13, 2024, be and is hereby amended and reordained as follows:
WHEREAS, the owner of the property known as 1515 Chamberlayne Parkway, which is situated in a M-1 Light Industrial District, desires to use such property for the purpose of a mixed-use building containing up to [91] 150 dwelling units, which use, among other things, is not currently allowed by section 30-452.1, concerning permitted principal and accessory uses, 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 Plannin...

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