Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 2825 M Street for the purpose of two single-family attached dwellings, 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 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 the property known as 2825 M Street for the purpose of two single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 2825 M Street for the purpose of two single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing to construct two single-family attached dwellings at 2825 M Street. The property is located in the R-63 Multi-Family Urban Residential Zoning District, which permits single-family attached dwellings. However, the proposal would not meet the minim lot area requirement or off-street parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 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 4th, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property consists of a vacant parcel totaling 3,570 SF, or .82 acres, of unimproved land. The property is a part of the Church Hill neighborhood in the East Planning District, and the Church Hill North City Old and Historic District. The development will consist of two newly-constructed single-family attached dwellings located on lots approximately 1,785 SF in area. The R-63 minimum lot size is for single-family attached dwellings is 2,200 SF. Due to the configuration of the lot, no on-site parking would be provided for the development.
The City of Richmond’s Master Plan designates the subject property for Mixed Use Residential land uses which include, “…single-, two-, and multi-family dwellings, live/work units and neighborhood serving commercial uses developed in a traditional urban form. These commercial uses are limited in location, type and scale and are intended to provide for the convenience of urban neighborhood residents within walking distance, to respect the primary residential character of the neighborhood and to avoid traffic, parking, noise and other impacts that typically result from uses that draw patrons from outside the neighborhood. Typical zoning classification that may accommodate this land use category: R-63 and R-8. (City of Richmond, Master Plan).
Specifically for the East Planning District, the Master Plan states that “infill development of like density and use is appropriate” and “the predominant land uses in the District are residential in nature, and these uses should be preserved” (p. 166).
The current zoning for the subject property and properties to the east, south, and west, is R-63 Multifamily Urban Residential. Properties to the north are zoned R-6 Single-Family Attached Residential. Residential (single-, two-, and some multifamily) land use predominates the area, with institutional and utility 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. 18-24
Recommended Action
Key Issues:
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Move to Regular Agenda
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