Title
To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2911 Ellwood Avenue and 2917 Ellwood Avenue for the purpose of permitting five single-family attached dwellings and one single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: August 17, 2017 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: Levar M. Stoney, Mayor (Patron: Mayor, by request)
(This is 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 2911 Ellwood Avenue and 2917 Ellwood Avenue for the purpose of permitting five single-family attached dwellings and one single-family detached dwelling.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 2911 Ellwood Avenue and 2917 Ellwood Avenue for the purpose of permitting five single-family attached dwellings and one single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The proposed development consisting of five new single-family attached dwellings and the renovation of an existing structure to return it to single-family use would not meet all lot width and setback requirements of the underlying R-6 Single-Family Attached 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 October 2, 2017, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND:
The subject properties consists of a 7614 SF, .18 acre,...
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