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To authorize the special use of the property known as 1702 Floyd Avenue for the purpose of authorizing a one (1) two-family attached dwelling unit and accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: March 18, 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, Interim 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 1702 Floyd Avenue for the purpose of authorizing a one (1) two-family attached dwelling unit and accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing to renovate an existing basement for the purposes of adding a one-bedroom studio apartment. A two-bedroom unit already exists on the first and second floors. The addition of a second unit would turn the property into a one (1) two-family attached dwelling unit with accessory parking. The subject property is located in an R-6 District, which permits a two-family attached 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 May 2, 2016 meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is a .006- acre lot occupied by residential dwelling, located on the block bounded by Floyd Avenue to the south, North Allen Aven...
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