To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Sarah Hensley, Director of Community Development
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to expand an existing carport, on 0.41 acre, approximately 400 feet northeast from the Santa Barbara Drive and Bourland Road intersection, legally described as Lot 5, Block 1 of the Parkwood Subdivision, zoned Single-Family Residential - 12,000 square-foot lots (SF-12) and addressed 507 Santa Barbara Drive. Marcelo Barron, Applicant. Charles Binz, Owner. (SUP-24-0011)
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Background:
The property was platted and approved in 1985.
The Applicant received a building permit in April 2020 for a detached 675 square-foot carport, which was constructed and passed final inspection the following month. In November 2020, City Council approved a Unified Development Code (UDC) amendment requiring a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for carports in all residential zoning districts, making the Applicant’s carport a legal non-conforming structure.
The Applicant is requesting to add 270 square-feet to the existing carport, which triggers the SUP requirement.
Site Design:
The carport was built adjacent to the garage, over the side driveway. UDC Section 9.01(1)(f) states that detached carports shall be located at the rear of the property and observe all building setback requirements. The Applicant is requesting that the carport be allowed to remain in its current location in line with the house. The structure meets all setback requirements for the SF-12 zoning district.
There is one other accessory structure on the property, a 192 square foot shed at the rear of the lot. The main home is approximately 3,200 square-feet with an attached 2-car garage. UDC Section 9.06 (1) states that the combined area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall be less than fifty percent (50%) of the main structure, unless approved by a SUP. The combined square footage of the carport (expanded as proposed) and the existing shed is less than 50% of the square-footage of the main structure.
Elevations:
The existing carport has a peak height of 15 feet and was constructed with stained cedar beams and bracing, along with composition shingles that match the home. The proposed plans indicate the same materials will be utilized for the expansion.
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering a SUP request, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the following factors:
1) The use is harmonious and compatible with surrounding existing uses or proposed uses;
2) The activities requested by the applicant are normally associated with the permitted uses in the base district;
3) The nature of the use is reasonable and appropriate in the immediate area;
4) Any negative impact on the surrounding area has been mitigated; and
5) That any additional conditions specified ensure that the intent of the district purposes are being upheld.
Citizen Input:
On March 28, 2024, the City mailed out 25 letters of notification for this Public Hearing to all property owners within three-hundred feet (300’) of the subject site. A public hearing notice sign was posted on the site.
Staff has received no letters of support or opposition in response to this SUP request.
Alternatives:
The Commission has the following options when considering a Specific Use Permit:
§ Recommend approval as submitted.
§ Recommend approval with modified or additional condition(s).
§ Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
§ Recommend denial.
City Council Action:
If the Planning and Zoning Commission takes action and makes a recommendation on this agenda item, then this Specific Use Permit application will be scheduled for City Council action on May 7, 2024.