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To authorize the special use of the property known as 3903 Hill Monument Parkway for the purpose of permitting an accessory dwelling unit and accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: April 21, 2016 EDITION:|910|
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: Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: P. Lee Downey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
RE: Special use of the property known as 3903 Hill Monument Parkway for the purpose of an accessory dwelling unit
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 3903 Hill Monument Parkway for the purpose of an accessory dwelling unit, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The property is located in the R-4 - Single-Family Residential District, which does not permit dwelling units as an accessory use. 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 June 20, 2016, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property consists of a 13,235 SF (0.3 acre) parcel of land improved with a single-family dwelling constructed, per tax assessment records, in 1955 and is located in the Rosedale neighborhood of the North planning district.
The City of Richmond's Master Plan designates the subject property for Single Family (Low Density) land use. Primary uses in this category are "single-family detached dwel...
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