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To authorize the special use of the property known as 1729 Porter Street for the purpose of permitting a two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: December 6, 2016 EDITION: 1
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: Levar M. Stoney, 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: Peter L. Downey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
SUBJECT: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1729 Porter Street for the purpose of permitting a two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
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PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1729 Porter Street for the purpose of permitting a two-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing the renovation of the existing single-family detached dwelling into a two-family detached dwelling. While such a use is permitted in the R-53 district, the subject property does not meet the minimum lot area or minimum lot width requirements for a two-family detached dwelling in the R-53 district. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a special use permit.
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 February 6, 2017, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is improved with a 2,552 square foot two-story single-family detached wood framed resident...
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