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Zoning Exception Request for 1516 National Street

Original title: An application of 5317 Marshall Air Drive LLC for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-410.4 of the zoning ordinance for a lot split and building permit to construct a new single-family (detached) dwelling at 1516 NATIONAL STREET (Tax Parcel Number E000-2813/015), located in an R-5 (Single-Family Residential) District. The lot area and lot width requirements are not met. (7th District)

June 3, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The Board of Zoning Appeals will decide if the applicant can proceed with construction despite the property failing to meet standard R-5 residential zoning requirements for lot dimensions.

Who is mentioned in the record

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5317 Marshall Air Drive LLC

The entity is seeking regulatory approval to develop property that does not meet current zoning standards.

7th District residents

Local residents may be impacted by changes to lot density and neighborhood development patterns.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 3, 2026.

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Summary

A developer is requesting a to zoning rules to split a lot and build a new single-family home at 1516 National Street. The property currently does not meet the required lot size and width standards for its residential district.

Key Facts

The applicant is 5317 Marshall Air Drive LLC.
The project site is 1516 National Street (Tax Parcel E000-2813/015).
The applicant seeks a special exception from zoning ordinance Sections 30-300 and 30-410.4.
The request involves a lot split and a building permit for a new detached single-family dwelling.
The property is located in an R-5 (Single-Family Residential) District.
The property currently fails to meet minimum lot area requirements.
The property currently fails to meet minimum lot width requirements.
The case is assigned to the 7th District.
The case file number is BZA 17-2026.
The application was introduced on May 18, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a special exception in zoning?

It is a request to allow a specific use or development that does not strictly comply with standard zoning ordinance requirements, subject to approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

What does R-5 zoning mean?

R-5 is a residential zoning classification typically designated for single-family detached dwellings.

Why It Matters

The Board of Zoning Appeals will decide if the applicant can proceed with construction despite the property failing to meet standard R-5 residential zoning requirements for lot dimensions.

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Zoning Non-Compliance

The application explicitly acknowledges that the property does not meet current R-5 standards for lot area and width, necessitating a formal exception process.

1516 National Street

Connected Entities

organizationBoard of Zoning Appeals“The body responsible for reviewing and deciding on the application.”Map →

location1516 National Street“The site of the proposed construction and lot split.”Map →

organization5317 Marshall Air Drive LLC“The applicant requesting the zoning exception.”Map →

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