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To authorize the special use of the property known as 15 East Brookland Park Boulevard for the purpose of permitting a caf? with accessory roasting, wholesale, and distribution of coffee products, 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 15 East Brookland Park Boulevard for the purpose of permitting a caf? with accessory roasting, wholesale, and distribution of coffee products.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 15 East Brookland Park Boulevard for the purpose of permitting a caf? with accessory roasting, wholesale, and distribution of coffee products, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The accessory roasting, wholesale, and distribution of coffee products from the proposed caf? is not permitted by the UB-Urban Business 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 7,463 SF, or .17 acre, parcel of land improved with a former service center, and is a part of the Northern Barton Heights neighborhood in the North Planning District.
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