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To authorize the special use of the property known as 26 North Morris Street for the purpose of authorizing a restaurant with outdoor dining, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: December 11, 2014 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: Christopher L. Beschler, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Peter L. Downey, Interim 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 the purpose of authorizing a restaurant with outdoor dining at 26 North Morris Street.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 26 North Morris Street for the purpose of authorizing a restaurant with outdoor dining, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: In 1999, the Board of Zoning Appeals (Case No. 91-99) waved certain requirements, including parking, screening, and outdoor dining serving an existing restaurant. The applicant proposes to expand that dining area. The special use permit will memorialize the parking and screening requirements for the restaurant as well as authorize the larger outdoor dining area.
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 February 2, 2015 meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The applicant is requesting an SUP to expand an existing outdoor dining area. In 1999, the Board of Zoning Appeal (Case No. 91-99) waived two (2) parking spaces, screening for the park...
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