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To rezone the property known as 1011 Commerce Road from the M-2 Heavy Industrial District to the TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District. (6th District)
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THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. That, as shown on the survey entitled “2021 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey of 1011 Commerce Road ~ Map Number S0000388001, Now in the Name of Meyer Co LLC & RJ Company Assoc. LLC & Spoor Enterprises LLC., et als.,” prepared by christopher consultants, dated August 9, 2021, and last revised October 6, 2021, a copy of which is attached to, incorporated into, and made a part of this ordinance, the property known as 1011 Commerce Road, with Tax Parcel No. S000-0388/001 as shown in the 2023 records of the City Assessor, is excluded from the M-2 Heavy Industrial District and shall no longer be subject to the provisions of sections 30-454.1 through 30-454.6 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, and that the same is included in the TOD-1 Transit- Oriented Nodal District and shall be subject
to the provisions of sections 30-457.1 through 30-457.10 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: March 28, 2023 EDITION: 1
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 rezone the properties known as 1011 Commerce Road from the M-2 Heavy Industrial District, to the TOD-1 Transit Oriented Nodal District.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To rezone the properties known as 1011 Commerce Road from the M-2 Heavy Industrial District, to the TOD-1 Transit Oriented Nodal District.
REASON: The applicant is requesting a Rezoning for Tax Parcel Number S0000388/001, as shown in the 2022 records of the City Assessor, and exclude them from the M-2 Heavy Industrial District, and no longer make them subject to the provisions of sections 30-454.1 through 30-454.6 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, and include it in the TOD-1 Transit Oriented Nodal District, subject to the provisions of sections 30-457.1 through 30-457.10.
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.
BACKGROUND: The property is located in the Manchester neighborhood between Perry and Semmes Streets. The property is a total of 239,529 sq. ft. (5.5 acres), improved with a nine-story, 225,918 sq. ft. office building, constructed in 1974.
The City’s Richmond 300 Master Plan designates a future land use for the property as Industrial Mixed Use. This designation is defined as “Formerly traditional industrial areas that are transitioning to mixed-use because of their proximity to growing neighborhoods and changes in market conditions. These areas may still retain some light industrial uses.”
Intensity: Medium- to high-density, three to eight stories.
Primary Uses: Retail/office/personal service, multi-family residential, cultural, and open space.
Secondary Uses: Institutional and government.
The current zoning for the properties is M-2 Heavy Industrial District. The surrounding land uses include primarily light industrial 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: $2,000 application fee
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: April 24, 2023
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: May 22, 2023
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: None
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES: City Planning Commission, May 15, 2023
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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