Title
To authorize the special use of a portion of the property known as 1500 North Lombardy Street for the purpose of a freestanding sign, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: September 15, 2017 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor
(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: To authorize the special use of a portion of the property known as 1500 North Lombardy Street for the purpose of a non-animated freestanding sign, upon certain terms and conditions.
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PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of a portion of the property known as 1500 North Lombardy Street for the purpose of a freestanding sign, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing to construct a freestanding sign on property in the I-Institutional Zoning District. The sign exceeds the dimension requirements for freestanding signs in the I 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 November 6, 2017, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council the following meeting.
BACKGROUND: The proposed non-animated, freestanding sign is located on the Virginia Union University Campus at the corner of Brook Road and North Lombardy Street. This area serves as the eastern gateway to the campus. The subject parcel is comprised of a 27.2 acre tract of land located in the North Planning Dis...
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