Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 3729 East Broad Rock Road for the purpose of authorizing motor fuel sales, upon certain terms and conditions.
Body
O & R Request
DATE: December 10, 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 amendment for the purpose of authorizing motor fuel sales.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 3729 East Broad Rock Road for the purpose of authorizing motor fuel sales, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The B-2 Community Business District permits motor fuel sales. However, the B-2 District requires no fuel sales be located on a property designated as a transitional site, which is defined as a lot or portion thereof located in a B district and situated within 50 feet and fronting on the same block as property in an R district. The adjacent property is zoned R-48 Multi-family Residential District, and 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 February 2, 2015 meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the southwest side of the intersection of East Broad Rock and Prince Hall Drive in the City's Broad Rock Planning District. T...
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