Title
Preliminary approval for Citizen 6 Subdivision at 2613 and 2619 Floyd Avenue (7 lots).
Body
Department of Planning & Development Review
Staff Report
To: City Planning Commission
From: Land Use Administration
Date: April 21, 2014
PETITIONER
Bill Chapman, Bill Chapman Enterprises, Inc.
415 Oliver Hill Way, Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23219
LOCATION
2613 Floyd Avenue and 2619 Floyd Avenue
PURPOSE
Subdivision to create seven parcels out of the existing two parcels to allow the construction of six single-family attached units served by a 12-space parking area held in common.
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The subject property consists of a 0.131 acre parcel (2613 Floyd Avenue) and a 0.259 acre parcel (2619 Floyd Avenue) located in the City's Fan neighborhood on Floyd Avenue between North Robinson Street and North Mulberry Street. The proposed subdivision would create seven parcels out of the existing two parcels to allow the construction of six single-family attached units served by a 12-space parking area held in common.
Due to existing conditions and the irregular shape of the subject parcel, three of the proposed parcels (Lots 1, 2 and 3) would not meet the 100' lot depth requirement set forth in Sec. 94-173 of the Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed residential infill development would be in keeping with the scale and use of the area, and the traditional residential development pattern of the Fan, while complying with the density recommended by the Master Plan. Staff therefore recommends that the waiver requested by the applicant be granted.
Preliminary approval is recommended provided that:
1. All applicable provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance shall be met, with the exception of the lot depth requirement set forth in Sec. 94-173.
2. All applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and Ord. No. 2014-29-45 shall be met.
3. All applicable provisions of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance shall be met.
4. All...
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