Title
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: 2
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.
ORD. OR RES. No.
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 for a commercial use within the 3,872 sq. ft., 2 story building at 6 West 21st St., and for an event space on the unimproved, adjacent parcel at 20 West 21st St.
The City’s Richmond 300 Master Plan designates a future land use for the subject property as Community Mixed Use. This designation is defined as a “Cluster of medium density, walkable commercial and residential uses that provide neighborhood services to nearby residential communities and sometimes feature regional attractions.” Primary Uses: Retail/office/personal service, multi-family residential, cultural, and open space. Secondary Uses: Single family houses, institutional, and government. (p. 58)
The current zoning for this property is R-7 Single- and Two-Family Urban Residential. Adjacent properties to the north and west are located within the same R-7 district. Properties to the south and east are zoned B 3 General Business District.
The surrounding land uses include a mix of residential, commercial, and institutional uses.
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: $2,400 application fee
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: March 28, 2022
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: April 25, 2022
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: None
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES: City Planning Commission April 18, 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, Plans, 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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