Description
Title: To amend and reordain Ord. No. 2017-073, adopted Apr. 10, 2017, which authorized the special use of the property known as 1117 West Franklin Street for the purpose of an expansion of an existing institutional use, upon certain terms and conditions, to authorize a reduction in size of an existing institutional use. (2nd District) .
Summary
On April 27, 2026, the Richmond City Council introduced an ordinance (No. 2026-107) to amend the existing special use permit for the property at 1117 West Franklin Street. Originally authorized in 2017 for the expansion of an institutional use, the amendment seeks to reduce the area governed by the permit, specifically excluding two single-family homes at 1109 and 1111 West Franklin Street. This change aims to allow these properties to revert to residential use. The ordinance is part of a broader effort to align with the Richmond 300 Master Plan, which emphasizes creating mixed-use neighborhoods. A public hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2026, to gather community feedback. The proposed changes are designed to