Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 3413 S Street for the purpose of a single-family attached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
Body
O & R Request
DATE: April 17, 2018 EDITION: 1
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 3413 S Street for the purpose of a single-family attached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 3413 S Street for the purpose of a single-family attached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing to construct an addition to an existing single-family attached dwelling which would cause the property to exceed the lot coverage requirement of the R-5 Single-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 June 4, 2018, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property consists of a 1,727 SF or .04 acre parcel of land improved with an existing two story, 992 SF vacant building constructed, according to tax assessment records, in 1910. The building is located in the East Planning District and the City’s Oakwood neighborhood.
The City of Richmond’s Master Plan designates the subject property for Single-Family Low Density land uses which includes, “…single-family detached dwellings at densities up to seven units per acre… (as well as) …residential support uses such as schools, places of worship, neighborhood parks and recreation facilities, and limited public and semi-public uses. Typical zoning classifications that may accommodate this land use category: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5.” (City of Richmond, Master Plan, p.133).
Specifically for the East District, the Master Plan states “vacant and deteriorating housing is a problem district-wide…A continued need exists to stabilize older low-income residential neighborhoods such as…Oakwood” (p. 163). “Structures deemed appropriate for rehabilitation should be revitalized in order to maintain as much of the area’s stock of architecturally significant buildings as possible and improve the neighborhood.” (p. 169).
The current zoning for this property and adjacent properties is R-5 Single-Family Residential. Single- and two-family residential uses predominate the area, with some institutional and commercial land uses present as well.
FISCAL IMPACT / COST: The Department of Planning and Development Review does not anticipate any impact to the City’s budget for this or future fiscal years.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Staff time for processing the request; preparation of draft ordinance; and publishing, mailing and posting of public notices.
BUDGET AMENDMENT NECESSARY: No
REVENUE TO CITY: $300 application fee
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon Adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: May 14, 2018
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: June 11, 2018
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: None
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES: City Planning Commission, June 4, 2018
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Office of Chief Administrative Officer
Law Department (for review of draft ordinance)
City Assessor (for preparation of mailing labels for public notice)
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: None.
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAM(S): None.
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Ordinance, Application Form, Applicant’s Report, Plans & Survey, Map
STAFF: Jonathan Brown, Senior Planner
Land Use Administration (Room 511) 646-5734
PDR O&R No. 18-07
Recommended Action
Key Issues:
Retain on Consent Agenda
Move to Regular Agenda
Refer Back to Committee
Remove from Council Agenda
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