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To authorize the special use of the property known as 4410 Kensington Avenue for the purpose of permitting an accessory dwelling unit within an existing detached garage, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: June 22, 2018 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor (by request)
(This in no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor)
THROUGH: Selena Cuffee Glenn, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Peter L. Downey, Jr., Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Dept. of Planning and Development Review
RE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 4410 Kensington Avenue for the purpose of an accessory dwelling unit in an existing detached garage, upon certain terms and conditions.
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PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 4410 Kensington Avenue for the purpose of an accessory dwelling unit in an existing detached garage, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is proposing to renovate a one-story, 480 SF, detached garage to include an accessory dwelling unit for use by family. The property is currently located in the R-5 zoning district and the proposed use is not permitted. A special use permit has therefore been requested by the applicant.
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 September 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 7,425 SF or .17 acre parcel of land improved with a 1,406 SF residential building constructed, per tax assessment records, in...
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