Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 4900 Augusta Avenue for the purpose of certain identification signage, upon certain terms and conditions.
Body
O & R Request
DATE: May 14, 2014 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: Byron C. Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Peter H. Chapman, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
RE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 4900 Augusta Avenue for the purpose of authorizing certain identification signage, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 4900 Augusta Avenue for the purpose of authorizing certain identification signage, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The RO-2 Residential Office zoning district permits wall signs up to 12 square feet for street frontages of less than 100 feet. The proposed sign is 73.5 square feet. Therefore, a special use permit is 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 July 7, 2014 meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is located in the City's Far West Planning District on the on the block bounded by Fitzhugh Avenue to the north, Staples Mill Road to the east and Augusta Avenue to the south. The property consists of one parcel totaling 0.43 acre and is improved with a 25,899 square foot building, which serves as the offices f...
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