Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 1600 Monument Avenue for the purpose of authorizing outdoor dining for an existing restaurant, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended)
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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 1600 Monument Avenue to allow outdoor dining
ORD. OR RES. No.________________________________
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1600 Monument Avenue for the purpose of authorizing outdoor dining for an existing restaurant, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The existing restaurant is considered a nonconforming use and any expansion of that use, including the proposed outdoor dining, 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. It is also located within the Monument Avenue Old & Historic District. The property is currently improved by a multi-family apartment building containing sixty-three (63) dwelling units and a commercial (restaurant) space in a portion of the basement. Neither the multi-family dwelling use nor res...
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