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To authorize the special use of the properties known as 6 West 21st Street and 20 West 21st Street for the purposes of a community center, office use, and special events, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
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O & R Request
DATE: March 15, 2022 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor (Mayor, by Request)
(This is 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 authorize the special use of the properties known as 6 West 21st Street and 20 West 21st Street for the purposes of a community center, office use, and special events, upon certain terms and conditions.
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PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the properties known as 6 West 21st Street and 20 West 21st Street for the purposes of a community center, office use, and special events, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit which would allow for a community center, office use, and event space within an R-7 Single- and Two-Family Urban Residential District. The proposed uses are not permitted within in this district. 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 April 18, 2022, meeting.
BACKGROUND: The properties are located in the Swansboro neighborhood on West 21st Street, between Hull and Bainbridge Streets. The contiguous properties are currently a combined 15,042 sq. ft. (.35 acre) parcels of land. The application is fo...
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