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To authorize the special use of the property known as 1302 Floyd Avenue for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling with up to four dwelling units, 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 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, Interim 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 1302 Floyd Avenue for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling with up to four units, upon certain terms and conditions
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PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1302 Floyd Avenue for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling with up to four units, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing the renovation of the existing shell building into a multi-family dwelling with up to four units. Such a use is not permitted in the R-6 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 October 2, 2017, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is a 2,626 SF lot, which is situated on the north side of Floyd Avenue, in the Fan neighborhood of the Near West planning district. The property is improved with a three-story brick building circa 1895, measuring 3,750 SF. The ...
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