Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 310 West Brookland Park Boulevard for the purpose of a brewery, upon certain terms and conditions.
Body
O & R Request
DATE: August 13, 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 310 Brookland Park Boulevard for the purpose of a brewery, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 310 Brookland Park Boulevard for the purpose of a brewery, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant has proposed the construction of a building for use as a brewery. The property is located in the UB-PE7 (Urban Business with Parking Exempt Overlay) District, which permits a variety of commercial uses but does not permit breweries. 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 property is located in the North Planning District near the intersection of Brookland Park Boulevard and Fendall Avenue. The property has a land area of 8,550 SF and is improved with a four bay self-serve car wash that is no longer in operation.
The property is located in the UB-PE7 (Urban Business with Parking Exempt Overlay) District, which encompasses the West Brookland Park Boulevard corridor in the area. Properties to the north of the subject property are located in the R-6 Single-Family Attached Residential District. A mix of commercial, mixed-use, vacant and residential land uses are present along the West Brookland Park Boulevard corridor in the vicinity of the subject property. The residential neighborhood to the north of the corridor consists mainly of single- and two-family residential uses.
Per the Zoning Ordinance, the intent of the UB Urban Business District is to encourage business areas with a densely developed pedestrian-oriented urban shopping character, compatible with adjacent residential neighborhoods, and with minimal disruption from vehicle-oriented land uses and features that would detract from a safe, convenient and economically viable pedestrian environment. The district is intended to promote continuity of storefront character along principal street frontages, with minimum interruption by driveways and vehicle traffic across public sidewalk areas. The regulations within the district are intended to preserve the predominant scale and character of existing urban shopping areas, promote retention of existing structures and encourage that new development be compatible with such existing areas and structures.
The proposed brewery and tasting room will be housed in a newly constructed 6,500 square building that will replace the existing improvements. An outdoor seating area is proposed at the corner of the alley and Brookland Park Boulevard. The majority of the proposed brewery production will be sold and consumed onsite in a tasting room with a limited amount sold for offsite distribution and consumption. Anticipated production will be limited to 3,000 barrels per year.
The City’s Master Plan recommends Community Commercial land uses for the property. Primary uses included office, retail, personal service and other commercial and service uses, intended to provide the shopping and service needs of residents of a number of nearby neighborhoods or a section of the City. This category includes a broader range of uses of greater scale and intensity but are also compatible with nearby residential areas (page 134). Recommended zoning districts to accommodate this land use classification include the UB District.
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: $2,400 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: Application Form, Applicant’s Report, Draft Ordinance, Plans, Survey, Map
STAFF: David Watson, Senior Planner
Land Use Administration (Room 511) 646-1036
PDR O&R No. 18-53
Recommended Action
Key Issues:
Retain on Consent Agenda
Move to Regular Agenda
Refer Back to Committee
Remove from Council Agenda
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