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Special UHCA meeting set on Marshall Street apartments
There will be a special meeting of the Union Hill Civic Association this Thursday concerning the proposed development at 1903 East Marshall Street:
Thursday, April 23rd at 5:30pm
WHERE: Jefferson Park Bandstand
TOPIC: Development at 1903 E. Marshall StreetThe developers of 1903 East Marshall have asked to a meet with UHCA, FOJP, and CHA neighbors to discuss their application with the Board of Zoning Appeals for special exceptions to the current zoning regulations for the property. The developer would like to initiate discussion with neighbors on the specifics of their request for clarification purposes. Please join us in Jefferson Park to learn more about the project and how it will impact our neighborhood.
For questions or more information contact: Nikia.Lemaire.RVA@gmail.com
The developer would like to build a 180-unit apartment building. The BZA Case #16-15 (1903 E. Marshall St).pdf has more information.
Thanks for posting. Not sure anyone else in CH cares, but I shall represent the 300 block of 21st Street. Parking and traffic is going to be bananas over here.
@1 Actually I care, and I’m glad you’re going, I agree parking would be a nightmare if they get permission, which hopefully they won’t.
I’ll be there. Parking is already a disaster…not to mention the building is too tall.
Why does every developer need exemption from zoning rules?
Either the rules are bad and should be changed in a thoughtful process or the developers are trying to change them to make more money and….well that isnt the citys problem
Why that would be the developers/city’s strategy. When you want something ask permission form someone that doesn’t care. Why not ask the fan district association/woodland heights
The application is already made. Why ask now?
@Chimbo – I’d say you’re half right: some of the rules are quite nonsensical. It seems like half of the lots in the neighborhood have zoning which doesn’t really match the historic buildings that are actually on those lots – many of which predate the actual zoning ordinance. Usually, it’s not a problem, but it can be a real mess if you try to rehab a building that’s been vacant for while.
I’d also point out that the code can’t be perfect all the time – the area changes, novel situations arise, inherently the code can’t be one size fits all, etc. (again, though, it would be nice if it were at least tailored to fit preexisting historic buildings!). I’m not saying that this particular project is a good idea, just that the BZA process exists for a reason.