* Warning: This is an unofficial, introductory copy of the bill.
The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.
Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: Councilmember Torrence
At the request of: Blank Slate Development LLC
Address: c/o Alex Aaron
1758 Park Avenue, Suite 101
Baltimore, Maryland 21217
Telephone: (410) 736-1087
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
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Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Units to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 2904, 2910, and 2914 Parkwood Avenue
For the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of certain single-family dwelling units to 3 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the properties known as 2904 Parkwood Avenue (Block 3244, Lot 044), 2910 Parkwood Avenue (Block 3244, Lot 041), and 2914 Parkwood Avenue (Block 3244, Lot 039), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances certain bulk regulations (lot size area) and off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
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By authority of
Article - Zoning
Section(s) 5-201(a), 5-305(a), 5-308, 9-401 (Table 9-401), 9-701(2), 9-703(d), 16-203, and
16-602 (Table 16-406)
Baltimore City Revised Code
(Edition 2000)
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That permission is granted for the conversion of certain single-family dwelling units to 3 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the properties known as 2904 Parkwood Avenue (Block 3244, Lot 044), 2910 Parkwood Avenue (Block 3244, Lot 041), and 2914 Parkwood Avenue (Block 3244, Lot 039), as outlined in red on the plat accompanying this Ordinance, in accordance with Baltimore City Zoning Code §§ 5-201(a) and 9-701(2), subject to the condition that the buildings comply with all applicable federal, state, and local licensing and certification requirements.
Section 2. And be it further ordained, That pursuant to the authority granted by §§ 5-305(a) and 5-308 of Article 32 - Zoning, permission is granted from the requirements of § 9-401 (Table 9-401: Rowhouse and Multi-Family Residential Districts - Bulk and Yard Regulations) and 9-703(d), as the minimum lot size requirement for 3 dwelling units, in the R-8 Zoning District, is 1,875 square feet, and the lot area size is 1,176 square feet, thus requiring a variance of 37.28%.
Section 3. And be it further ordained, That pursuant to the authority granted by §§ 5-305(a) and 5-308 of Article 32 - Zoning, permission is granted for a variance from the requirements of §§ 9-703(f), 16-203, and 16-602 (Table 16-406: Required Off-Street Parking) for off-street parking.
Section 4. And be it further ordained, That as evidence of the authenticity of the accompanying plat and in order to give notice to the agencies that administer the City Zoning Ordinance: (i) when the City Council passes this Ordinance, the President of the City Council shall sign the plat; (ii) when the Mayor approves this Ordinance, the Mayor shall sign the plat; and (iii) the Director of Finance then shall transmit a copy of this Ordinance and the plat to the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commission, the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development, the Supervisor of Assessments for Baltimore City, and the Zoning Administrator.
Section 5. And be it further ordained, That this Ordinance takes effect on date it is enacted.