Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 2318 Grove Avenue for the purpose of a day nursery for up to 30 children, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: October 25, 2017 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor
(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: To authorize the special use of the property known as 2318 Grove Avenue for the purpose of permitting a day nursery for up to 30 children, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 2318 Grove Avenue for the purpose of permitting a day nursery, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing a day nursery to be operated within an existing building. Day nurseries are not a permitted principal use in the 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 December 4, 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 4,421 SF, or 0.1 acre, parcel of land improved with a two-family dwelling, and is a part of The Fan neighborhood in the Near West Planning District. The proposed day nursery at the subject property would be an expansion of an existing day nursery located at 2319 Grove Avenue.
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