Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 2901 Monument Avenue for the purpose of three single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions.
Body
O & R Request
DATE: May 31, 2017 EDITION:|910|
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
RE: Special use permit for three single-family attached dwellings at 2901 Monument Avenue
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 2901 Monument Avenue for the purpose of permitting three single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing to construct three single-family attached dwellings on a vacant corner lot at 2901 Monument Avenue. The property is located in the R-48 Multi-Family Zoning District, which permits single-family attached dwellings. However, the proposed lot area and lot coverage for the dwellings does not meet the minimum requirements of the R-48 District. Therefore, 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 17, 2017, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The proposed development is located in the Monument Avenue City Old and Historic District on the south side of Monument Avenue just west of Boulevard. The property is comprised of a 0.09 acres (3,900 squa...
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