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To authorize the special use of the property known as 2925 West Leigh Street for the purpose of a single-family attached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: June 29, 2016 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: Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Peter L. Downey, 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 2925 West Leigh Street for the continuation of single-family dwelling use
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PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 2925 West Leigh Street for the purpose of a single-family attached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The subject property is zoned M-1 Light Industrial, which does not permit residential uses. The property retains nonconforming rights as a single-family dwelling as it was constructed in 1923 prior to zoning regulations. However, according to the Zoning Ordinance should a building devoted to a nonconforming use be damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or the public enemy to the extent of 60 percent or less of its replacement value it cannot be rebuilt and used for a nonconforming use. The applicant has requested a special use permit to memorialize the existing single-family use as a conforming use that would not be subject to this provision.
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 September 6, 2016, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Co...
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