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To rezone the properties known as 4910, 4920, and 4930 Forest Hill Avenue from the B-2 Community Business District and the POD-1 Plan of Development Overlay District to the UB-2 Urban Business District.
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O & R Request
DATE: April 30, 2018 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 rezone the properties known as 4910, 4920, and 4930 Forest Hill Avenue from the B-2 (POD-1) - Community Business District (Plan of Development Overlay District) to the UB-2 Urban Business District.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To rezone the properties known as 4910, 4920, and 4930 Forest Hill Avenue from the B-2 (POD-1) - Community Business District (Plan of Development Overlay District) to the UB-2 Urban Business District.
REASON: The applicant is proposing a development containing a mix of residential and commercial uses. The proposed development would be restricted by the parking requirements and 25' minimum front yard setback of the existing underlying zoning district. The applicant is therefore requesting a rezoning to the UB-2 district, which allows more flexibility in site design with regard to parking, setbacks, and overall character.
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 18th, 2018, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The properties known as 4910, 4920,...
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