Subject:
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Town Council consideration of a requested change to the zoning map for a single parcel with 12 existing condominium units; and a related request for modifications of site plan requirements for lot coverage, front yard setback, rear yard setback, and minimum lot area. The parcel is 127-133 Park St., NE (Tax ID #s 0382-52-0001, 0002, 0003, 0004,005,006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011, and 0012) in the T Transitional zoning district. Requested zoning is RM-2 Multifamily, Low Density.
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE:
Oct. 24, 2022 and Nov. 14, 2022
EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
Background
The subject site, 127 to 133 Park St., NE, includes four separate three-story office buildings on a 72,173-square-foot site. The existing buildings were built in 1973 with approximately 24,000 square feet of gross floor area of office space. According to the original site plan, the site also contains 80 surface parking spaces. The site is currently zoned Transitional, which allows professional office uses. Uses adjacent to the site are commercial properties facing Maple Avenue, E, and single-family residential properties along Church Street, NE. The Vienna Presbyterian Church is located across Park Street, NE from the subject parcel to the south.
Proposal
The applicant is requesting a zoning map change for the property, from T Transitional to RM-2 Multifamily, Low Density. The developer has indicated that, if the change in zoning is approved, the plan is to construct 12 buildings, each containing two residential units (for a total of 24 single-floor units).
The developer would also construct private alleys, parking, and walkways. The proposed maximum height of each building is 28 feet, which is below the maximum height of 35 feet that is allowed in RM-2. The proposal accommodates a total of 64 parking spaces, which includes 2-car garage parking for each unit and 16 surface spaces.
This proposal reflects changes made in response ...
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