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November 9, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
16. Petition of Joshua Yellin (agent) on Behalf of The Habersham School, Inc. (owner) for Bludworth Holdings, LLC to Rezone 1.37 Acres at 505 E. 54th Street (PIN 20086 27004) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to RMF-2-19 (Residential Multi-family 2- 19 units per acre) Aldermanic District 4. (File No. 23-004627-ZA). (Item continued by the Petitioner until November 21, 2023).
Strategic Priority
Good Government
Description

The Petitioner seeks to rezone the property at 505 East 54th Street from Residential Single-family – 6 (RSF-6) to Residential – Multi-family 2 – 19 (RMF-2-19 units per acre).  The purpose of the request is to develop the subject parcel and its existing historic children’s home as multi-family residences. Restoration of the principal structure with up to 11 dwelling units is proposed along with construction of three quadraplex (4-unit) apartment buildings along with the restoration of the existing carriage house with up to 2 dwelling units.  The total proposed maximum unit count is 25 with a resulting gross density per acre of 18.23 units.

Recommendation

On October 17, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning map amendment for 505 E. 54th Street (PIN 20086 27004) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to RMF-2-19 (Residential Multi-family 2-19 units per acre) under the following conditions: 

  1. The historic Gould Cottage and carriage house shall be preserved;
  2. Any new construction shall not exceed two (2) stories with a maximum ridge height not to exceed  that of the historic structures on the property; and 
  3. Future development shall be substantially consistent with the conceptual plan provided in association with the rezoning.
Contact
Bridget Lidy, Planning and Urban Design
Financial Impact
NA
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: MPC Report for 505 East 54th Street (23-004627-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 505 East 54th Street (23-004627-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Use and Development Standards.pdf
Exhibit 4: 505 East 54th Street Site Proposal 09.09.2023.pdf
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