Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 3008 Grayland Avenue for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
Body
O & R Request
DATE: August 10, 2018 EDITION: 1
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: Douglas C. Dunlap, Interim 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 3008 Grayland 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 3008 Grayland Avenue for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The cantilevered portion of the current dwelling was constructed beyond the allowable front yard setback requirements. 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 October 1, 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 5,400 SF, .12 acre parcel of land currently improved with an two-story, single-family dwelling. The property is located on Grayland Avenue near South Sheppard Street, in the Carytown neighborhood of the Near West planning district.
The building has been constructed with a cantilevered façade located 12.2’ from the front property line; the foundation of the building is located 14.3’ from the front property line. Based on Section 30-630.2 of the City’s zoning ordinance, on any lot on which a front yard is required and where one or both adjacent buildings have a nonconforming front yard, a building erected on such lot shall have a front yard with a minimum depth of not less than the average depth of the front yards of the adjacent buildings. Based on these provisions, the setback of the foundation of the building on the subject property is in keeping with the average depth of the front yards of the adjacent buildings. However, the cantilevered portion of the facade exceeds the average depth by approximately two feet, which requires a special use permit.
The City of Richmond’s current Master Plan designates a future land use category for the subject property as Single-Family Residential at low densities. Primary uses for this category are “…single-family detached dwellings at densities up to seven units per acre. Includes residential support uses such as schools, places of worship, neighborhood parks and recreation facilities, and limited public and semi-public uses. Typical zoning classifications that may accommodate this land use category: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5.” (City of Richmond, Master Plan, 2009, p.133)
All adjacent properties are located within the same R-5 Single Family Residential District as the subject property. Single-family residential land use predominates the area, with some two-family and multi-family residential and vacant 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: September 10, 2018
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: October 8, 2018
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: None
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES: City Planning Commission, October 1, 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. 18-52
Recommended Action
Key Issues:
Retain on Consent Agenda
Move to Regular Agenda
Refer Back to Committee
Remove from Council Agenda
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