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To rezone the property known as 1031 Fourqurean Lane from the R-53 Multifamily Residential District to the R-5 Single-Family Residential District.
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O & R Request
DATE: February 24, 2015 EDITION: 1
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: Dwight C. Jones, Mayor (Patron: Mayor Jones, 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, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director of Planning and Development Review
SUBJECT: Rezoning request for the property known 1031 Fourqurean Lane.
ORD. OR RES. No.________________________________
PURPOSE: To rezone the property known as 1031 Fourqurean Lane from the current zoning district of R-53 Multifamily Residential District (Conditional) to R-5 Single Family Residential.
REASON: The property owner has requested the rezoning in order to remove the existing proffers and develop the former school building for multi-family uses under a special use permit.
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 April 20, 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 southern side of Fourqurean Lane, between 2nd Avenue and Harold Avenue, and contains approximately 2.204 acres (96,006 square feet) of lot area in total. The former St. Elizabeth's School, constructed in 1950 and vacant for the past decade, is located on the property. The dilapidated three-story brick building contains approximately 17,200 square feet of floor area.
The property owner has requested the rezoning from the current zoning distri...
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