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To authorize the special use of the property known as 101 Cowardin Avenue for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling containing up to 120 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions, and to repeal Ord. No. 85-316-86-1, adopted Jan. 13, 1986, and all amendatory ordinances thereto. (6th District)
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WHEREAS, the owner of the property known as 101 Cowardin Avenue, which is situated in a R-63 Multifamily Urban Residential District, desires to use such property for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling containing up to 120 dwelling units, which use, among other things, is not currently allowed by sections 30-419.4, concerning permitted accessory uses and structures, 30-419.5, concerning lot area and width, 30-419.7, concerning usable open space, 30-419.9, concerning requirements for areas devoted to parking or circulation of vehicles, 30-419.10, concerning height, and 30-419.11, concerning building fa?ade fenestration, 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...
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