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Memorializing a City Council decision to grant the appeals of Snelling-Midway Redevelopment, LLC from a Planning Commission decision regarding the development of property at 1566 University Avenue West.
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WHEREAS, on February 14, 2024, Snelling-Midway Redevelopment, LLC (“Applicant”), under Zoning File No. 24-013-570, for the purpose of developing a hotel and structured parking garage on property between Snelling Avenue and Pascal Street and commonly known as 1566 University Avenue W, [PIN No. 34.29.23.32.0027] and legally described as Lot 1, Block 2; United Village Development which is located in a T4M zoning district, applied to the Planning Commission (“Commission”) for a Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”) for increased height [75 feet permitted/90 feet proposed. Leg. Code § 66.331(h)] and the following eight area and design variances:
(1) Building height step-back. Leg. Code § 66.331(h): Structures shall be stepped back 1 ft. from all set-back lines for every 2½ ft. of height over 75’.
(2) Front yard setback. Leg. Code § 66.331: Variance to permit building to be stepped back 1 ft. on the Asbury side; 6 ft. required, and 1 ft. proposed for a variance of 5 ft.
(3) Entrance drive. Leg. Code § 66.342(a)(2): Entrance drives may occupy no more than 60 ft. of total lot frontage. Variance to permit an entrance drive of 322 ft. for a variance of 262 ft.
(4) Building Anchoring Corner. Leg. Code § 66.343(b)(6): Variance to permit building to be setback and not anchor the corners at University & Asbury and University & Simpson.
(5) Above grade window and door openings - West Facade. Leg. Code § 63.110(b): Above grade window and door openings shall comprise at least 15% of the total area of exterior walls facing a public street or sidewalk. Variance to permit 8% window and door openings on the west façade of the building for a variance of 7%: 1,036 sq. ft proposed, 1,934 sq. ft. required for a variance of 848 sq. ft.
(6) Design variance - West Facade. CC RES 23...
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