Submitted by: At the Request of the City Administrator
Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Federalist Pig Restaurant - Detailed Site Plan (DSP-19072)
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move the City Council authorize the Mayor to provide correspondence to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) in support of Detailed Site Plan (DSP) 19072 and the applicant's proposed departures from design standards. Additionally, the City requests the applicant consider Black artists for the creation of the finalized mural on the north wall of the building and prioritize local individuals in the hiring process as a further investment in the City of Hyattsville and its residents.
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Summary Background:
* The subject property is a 0.2709-acre lot located at 5504 Baltimore Avenue, which resides within the Town Center Character Area of the Gateway Arts District.
* The applicant is seeking approval of a DSP to convert the existing building on the Subject Property, previously used as an automobile parts and tire store with installation, to an eating and drinking establishment, with no drive-through.
* The applicant is requesting amendments to the Gateway Arts District Design Standards related to building frontage, parking, and loading.
* The applicant provided City Staff with an outline of their proposed parking mitigation measures.
Next Steps:
The MNCPPC Planning Board Hearing has been scheduled for July 29, 2021.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
On November 19, 2020, the applicant met with the Hyattsville Planning Committee to present and discuss the proposed project on the Subject Property.
Overall, the Planning Committee was supportive of the Federalist Pig project on Baltimore Avenue. The Planning Committee recommended the City Council consider parking capacity, live vegetation, as well as pedestrian safety and visibi...
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