Title
To authorize the special use of the property known as 311 West Franklin Street for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling containing up to 128 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: June 29, 2020 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor (Patron: Mayor, by Request)
(This is no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor.)
THROUGH: Lenora G. Reid, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Sharon L. Ebert, 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 311 West Franklin Street for the purpose of a multifamily building with accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 311 West Franklin Street for the purpose of a multifamily building with accessory parking, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is requesting relief from the current off-street parking requirements in the RO-3 Residential Office zoning district for a 128 unit multi-family building. Section 30-710.1(a)(4)a of the Zoning Ordinance calls for 1 parking space per dwelling unit. The application calls for 29 off-street parking spaces. 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 September 8, 2020, meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property consists of a 15,571 SF or .36 acre parcel of land improved with a 128 unit multi-family building constructed, per tax assessment records, in 1964. The property is located in the Monroe Ward neighborhood ...
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