Title
To amend and reordain City Code ? 30-930.5 to modify the White House of the Confederacy Old and Historic District (1201 East Clay Street).
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O & R Request
DATE: May 1, 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 amend Sec. 30-930.5(41) regarding the White House of the Confederacy Old and Historic District (1200 East Clay Street), to remove a portion of the property from the district.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To amend Sec. 30-930.5(41) regarding the White House of the Confederacy Old and Historic District (1200 East Clay Street), to remove a portion of the property from the district.
REASON: The Confederate Memorial Literary Society and the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority have requested the removal of 1222 East Marshall Street (Tax Parcel No. E000-0208/020) from the White House of the Confederacy City Old and Historic District.
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 18, 2018, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: In June 2017, the Confederate Memorial Literary Society subdivided their property and transferred a portion, 1222 East Marshall Street, to the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority. This parcel contains the Museum of the Confederacy building constructed in 1976. The Confederate Memori...
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