Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 900 St. James Street for the purpose of a building with non-residential uses on the first floor and up to 12 dwelling units on the upper floors, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended)
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O & R Request
DATE: December 20, 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 a portion of the property known as 900 St. James Street for the purpose of a mixed-use building containing no more than 12 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of a portion of the property known as 900 St. James Street for the purpose of a mixed use building containing no more than 12 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The proposed mixed-use development, containing first-floor medical office use and multi-family use, is not permitted within the underlying R-53 Multi-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 February 5, 2018, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is a portion of a 33,851 SF, or .78 acre parcel of land, and is currently improved with a four-story building constructed, per tax assessment records, in 1902...
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