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To authorize the special use of the property known as 220 North 20th Street for the purpose of up to five single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (7th District)
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O&R Transmittal
DATE: October 18, 2023
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor (by request)
(This is no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor)
THROUGH: J.E. Lincoln Saunders, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Kevin J. Vonck, Director of Planning & Development Review
RE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 220 North 20th Street, for the purpose of up to five single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions.
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PURPOSE: The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to authorize a residential use within an M-1 Light Industrial District. This use is not permitted within the M-1 District. A Special Use Permit is therefore required.
BACKGROUND: The property is located in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood on North 20th between East Broad and East Grace Streets. The property is currently a 13,939 sq. ft. (.07 acre) parcel of land. The City's Richmond 300 Master Plan designates a future land use for the subject property as Destination Mixed Use, which is defined as "Key gateways featuring prominent destinations, such as retail, sports venues, and large employers, as well as housing and open space. Located at the convergence of several modes of transportation, including Pulse BRT or other planned transit improvements." (p. 64)
Intensity: Buildings typically a minimum height of five stories. Primary Uses: Retail/office/personal service, multi-family residential, cultural, and open space. Secondary Uses: Institutional and government. (p. 64)
The current zoning for this property is M-1 Light Industrial District. Adjacent properties are located within a mix of zones including B-5 Central Business District and R-63 Multifamily Ur...
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