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To authorize the special use of the property known as 1650 Overbrook Road for the purpose of [uses permitted in the B-7 Mixed-Use Business District and] authorizing multifamily dwellings with up to [one hundred seventy-three (173)] two hundred five (205) dwelling units and other site amenities, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended)
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O & R Request
DATE: April 9, 2014 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: Dwight C. Jones, Mayor
THROUGH: Byron C. Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
SUBJECT: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1650 Overbrook Road for the purpose of a use(s) permitted in the B-7 Mixed-Use Business zoning district and up to one hundred and seventy-three multifamily (173) dwelling units and other site amenities, upon certain terms and conditions.
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PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1650 Overbrook Road for the purpose of a use(s) permitted in the B-7 Mixed-Use Business zoning district and up to one hundred and seventy-three multifamily (173) dwelling units and other site amenities, upon certain terms and conditions.
The applicant is proposing to convert the existing primary structure into residential and possible commercial uses. Up to 173 total dwelling units could be developed in two sections of the building, "Section A" and "Section B" with "Section B" having the option to develop into 65 dwelling units or develop commercially. In addition, the smaller building at the corner of Overbrook Road and Hermitage Road is designated for commercial use.
REASON: The applicant is seeking permission to convert the existing primary structure into 173 dwelling uses. The M-1 Light Industrial District prohibits conversion of existing structures to residential use. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a special use permit.
RECOMMENDATION: In acc...
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