File #: ORD. 2021-368    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Adopted
File created: 10/20/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/28/2022 Final action: 3/28/2022
Title: 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)
Patrons: Mayor Stoney (By Request)
Attachments: 1. Ord. No. 2021-368, 2. Staff Report 6422 Forest Hill Ave, 3. Proffer Statement, 4. The Enclave at Willow Oaks Plan, 5. Application Form & Applicant's Report, 6. Survey, 7. Map, 8. Opposition_Carter_6422 Forest Hill Avenue, 9. Willow Oaks_Clevedon Civic Assocation_No Position, 10. 20220314 Amendment of Ord. No. 2021-368

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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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