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To authorize the special use of the property known as 1520 West Main Street for the purpose of two mixed-use buildings containing commercial uses, outdoor dining, and up to 20 multifamily dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
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WHEREAS, the owner of the property known as 1520 West Main Street, which is situated in a UB Urban Business District, the Main Street/Uptown Parking Overlay District PO-3, and the Stonewall Jackson School City Old and Historic District, desires to use such property for the purpose of two mixed-use buildings containing commercial uses, outdoor dining, and up to 20 multifamily dwelling units, which use, among other things, is not currently allowed by sections 30-433.2, concerning permitted principal and accessory uses, 30-433.8, concerning height limit, and 30-910.3, concerning the requirements of the Main Street/Uptown Parking Overlay District PO-3, of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with section 17.11 of the Charter of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, it has been made to appear that, if granted subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this ordinance, the special use granted by this ordinance will not be detrimental to the safety, health, morals and general welfare of the community involved, will not tend to create congestion in streets, roads, alleys and other public ways and places in the area involved, will not create hazards from fire, panic or other dangers, will not tend to overcrowding of land and cause an undue concentration of population, will not adversely affect or interfere with public or private schools, parks, playgrounds, water supplies, sewage disposal, transportation or other public requirements, conveniences and improvements, and will not interfere with adequate light and air; and
WHEREAS, (i) the City Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing to investigate the circumstances and conditions up...
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