Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 1715 Rear Hanover Avenue for the purpose of a single-family dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
Body
O & R Request
DATE: May 29, 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 authorize the special use of the property known as 1715 Rear Hanover Avenue for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 1715 Rear Hanover Avenue for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The proposed development is to convert an existing two-story accessory building into a single-family dwelling. The parcel does not meet current R-6 requirements for lot area and does not have public street frontage. 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 July 16, 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 1,260 SF (0.03 acre) parcel of land currently improved with an existing, two story storage building and is a part of the Fan neighborhood in the Near West Planning District. The property is located at the center of the block bound by North Allen Avenue, Hanover Avenue, Nort...
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