Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 2723 East Cary Street for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling with up to 15 dwelling units and accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: June 1, 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 properties known as 2723 East Cary Street for the purpose of authorizing a fifteen (15) multi-family dwelling units and accessory off-street parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The subject property is zoned M-2 Heavy Industrial, which does not permit residential uses in new construction. 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 July 18, 2016, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is an unimproved lot of .298 acres located on the block bounded by East Cary Street to the north, Pear Street to the east, and Dock Street to the south.
The applicant proposes to develop a nine-story residential condominium over two stories of partially underground parking. The project would include 15 residential units and two parking spaces for each unit.
The first six floors would accommodate two residential units each with an approximate unit size of 2,275 square feet. The top t...
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