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To authorize the special use of the property known as 1901 Stuart Avenue for the purposes of a multifamily dwelling with three dwelling units and the reconstruction of an existing two-car garage, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: July 8, 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
RE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1901 Stuart Avenue for the purpose of reconstructing an existing garage for a multi-family nonconforming use, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1901 Stuart Avenue for the purpose of reconstructing an existing garage and to legitimize a multi-family nonconforming use, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The existing garage and three unit apartment building are located on a parcel within an R-6 Single Family Attached zoning district. The garage serves an existing three unit multi-family structure. The reconstruction of an accessory use for a nonconforming use is not permitted within the R-6 zoning district. However, the applicant wishing to reconstruct the existing garage and to legitimize the existing three unit apartment building.
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 September 5, 2016, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council the following meeting.
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