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To conditionally rezone the property known as 6422 Forest Hill Avenue from the R-2 Single-Family Residential District to the R-4 Single-Family Residential District, upon certain proffered conditions. (As Amended) (4th District)
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THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. That, as shown on the survey plat entitled “Topographic Survey of Property Known as 6422 Forest Hill Avenue, City of Richmond, Virginia,” prepared by Lang Land Surveying, LLC, and dated July 14, 2021, a copy of which is attached to, incorporated into, and made a part of this ordinance, the property known as 6422 Forest Hill Avenue with Tax Parcel No. C004-0550/030 as shown in the 2021 records of the City Assessor, is excluded from the R-2 Single-Family Residential District and shall no longer be subject to the provisions of sections 30-404.1 through 30-404.8 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, and that the same is included in the R-4 Single-Family Residential District and shall be subject to the
provisions of sections 30-408.1 through 30-408.8 and all other applicable provisions of Chapter 30 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended.
§ 2. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.
O & R Request
DATE: November 15, 2021 EDITION: 1
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: J.E. Lincoln Saunders, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Sharon L. Ebert, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic
Development and Planning
FROM: Kevin J. Vonck, Director, Department of Planning and
Development Review
RE: To rezone the property known as 6422 Forest Hill Avenue from the R-2 Single-Family Residential District to the R-4 Single-Family Residential District.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To rezone the property known as 6422 Forest Hill Avenue from the R-2 Single-Family Residential District to the R-4 Single-Family Residential District.
REASON: The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to the R-4 Single-Family Residential District, which allows for, among other requirements, smaller lots, lesser front and side-yard setbacks and greater lot coverage than the current R-2 District.
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 January 3, 2022 meeting.
BACKGROUND: The property consists of approximately 129,373 SF, or 2.97 acres, of land. The property is located in the Willow Oaks Neighborhood and fronts Forest Hill Avenue.
The City’s Richmond 300 Master Plan designates these parcels as Residential. Such areas are defined as neighborhoods “…consisting primarily of single-family houses on large- or medium-sized lots more homogeneous in nature.”
Primary Uses: Single-family houses, accessory dwelling units, and open space.
Secondary Uses: Duplexes and small multi-family buildings (typically 3-10 units), institutional, and cultural. Secondary uses may be found along major streets. (p. 54)
Currently, all nearby properties are zoned R-2 Single-Family Residential.
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: $1,700 Application fee
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: December 13, 2021
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: January 10, 2022
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: None
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES: City Planning Commission
January 3, 2022
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Office of Chief Administrative Officer
Law Department (for review of draft ordinance)
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: None
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAM(S): None
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Ordinance, Application Form, Applicant’s Report, Survey, Map
STAFF: Jonathan Brown, Senior Planner, Land Use Administration (Room 511) 646-5734
Recommended Action
Key Issues:
Retain on Consent Agenda
Move to Regular Agenda
Refer Back to Committee
Remove from Council Agenda
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