Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 3138 Grayland Avenue for the purpose of two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: August 16, 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 a development containing two single-family detached dwellings at 3138 Grayland Avenue.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 3138 Grayland Avenue for the purpose of two single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The proposed development to divide the existing parcel into two new parcels and construct a new single-family dwelling would not meet the lot area and width requirements of the R-5 Single-Family 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 property consists of a 5,100 SF (0.117 acre) parcel of land currently improved with an existing, two-story, single-family dwelling and is located in the Carytown neighborhood of the Near West planning district.
If approved, the existing dwelling would be located on a lot that is 22' in width and 2,640 SF in area, and the propo...
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