Land Use & Transportation Committee
TL;DR
The Land Use & Transportation Committee discussed several zoning proposals aimed at increasing housing density in Baltimore, including converting single-family homes into multi-unit dwellings. Two ordinances were recommended favorably, which could potentially create more housing options in residential neighborhoods.
Key Decisions
- Conversion of 15 East West Street from 1 to 2 dwelling units Passed
- Conversion of 1425 West Fayette Street from 1 to 4 dwelling units Passed
- Proposed changes to zoning code for multi-family housing development Discussed
- Potential parking lot developments at 701 and 702 Mura Street Under review
- Proposed banquet hall at 1100 Wicomico Street Under review
Agenda
- CALL TO ORDER
- INTRODUCTIONS
- ATTENDANCE
- ROLL CALL
- ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
- 25-0055 Zoning – Conditional Use – Parking Lot (Principal Use) – Variances 701 Mura Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a principal use parking lot on the property known as 701 Mura Street (Block 1155, Lot 70), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting certain variances from minimum lot area, minimum interior side yard, and minimum rear yard requirements; and providing for a special effective date.Ordinance
- 25-0056 Zoning – Conditional Use – Parking Lot (Principal Use) – Variances 702 Mura Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a principal use parking lot on the property known as 702 Mura Street (Block 1155, Lot 101), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting certain variances from minimum lot area, minimum interior side yard, and minimum rear yard requirements; and providing for a special effective date.Ordinance
- 25-0071 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – Variances – 15 East West Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 15 East West Street (Block 0965, Lot 046), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting a variance regarding certain bulk regulations (lot size area); and providing for a special effective date.OrdinanceAction: Recommended Favorably Passed
A motion was made by Dorsey that this Ordinance be Recommended Favorably. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 25-0073 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion to a Banquet Hall in the IMU-1 Zoning District – Variances – 1100 Wicomico Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a banquet hall on the property known as 1100 Wicomico Street (Block 0811, Lot 060), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting variances regarding off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.Ordinance
- 25-0090 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-7 Zoning District – Variance – 220 North Culver Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in the R-7 Zoning District on the property known as 220 North Culver Street (Block 2275A, Lot 135), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting a variance regarding certain bulk regulations (lot size area); and providing for a special effective date.Ordinance
- 25-0091 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling to 4 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – Variance – 1425 West Fayette Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 4 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 1425 West Fayette Street (Block 0197, Lot 013), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting a variance regarding certain bulk regulations (lot size area); and providing for a special effective date.OrdinanceAction: Recommended Favorably Passed
A motion was made by Dorsey that this Ordinance be Recommended Favorably. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 25-0066 Zoning – Housing Options and Opportunity FOR the purpose of amending certain provisions of the Baltimore City Zoning Code to promote increased development of low-density multi-family dwellings in certain residential districts; striking residential conversion standards for single-family dwellings into multi-family dwellings; amending certain permitted and conditional uses; amending certain bulk and yard standards; and defining certain terms.Ordinance
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