Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 4618 West Grace Street for the purpose of permitting a second floor lodging unit accessory to a dwelling unit, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: April 21, 2016 EDITION:|910|
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: Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: P. Lee Downey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
RE: Special use of the property known as 4618 West Grace Street for the purpose of a lodging unit accessory to a dwelling unit
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 4618 West Grace Street for the purpose of a lodging unit accessory to a dwelling unit, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant has requested authorization for the second-floor living area of a detached garage that would be considered a lodging unit by the zoning ordinance. Lodging units are not permitted in the R-5 Single-Family Residential District, a special use permit is therefore 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 June 20, 2016, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property consists of a 7,250 SF (0.166 acre) parcel of land improved with a single-family dwelling constructed, per tax assessment records, in 1954 and an accessory structure containing a garage and second-floor living area that was the subject of BZA Case ...
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