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To authorize the special use of the property known as 1608 West Cary Street for the purpose of permitting a two-family attached dwelling unit and accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: January 27, 2016 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: Dwight C. Jones, Mayor
(This in no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor)
THROUGH: Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Peter L. Downey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1608 West Cary Street for the purpose of authorizing one (1) two-family detached dwelling unit and accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing to construct one (1) two-family detached dwelling unit and accessory parking. The subject property is located in an R-7 District, which permits a two-family detached dwelling use. However, the proposed use does not meet all the site requirements of the zoning ordinance.
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 March 21, 2016 meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is a vacant lot located on the block bounded by West Cary Street to the south, South Vine Street to the west, West Main Street to the north, and South Lombardy Street to the east. The lot is approximately 2,345 square feet in area and has a lot width of 25.92 feet and depth of 90.48 feet.
The applicant is requesting an SUP to construct o...
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