To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Amber Washington, Planner I
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for two Specific Use Permits (SUPs) for a 5,107 square-foot accessory structure with an average height of 23’ 2” on a lot of approximately 5.09 acres, legally described as Lot 3, Block A of Hive Riot Honey Addition, located on the east side of Indian Knoll Trail, approximately 2,250 feet northeast from the intersection of Shady Grove Lane and Indian Knoll Trail, zoned Single-Family 36,000 square-foot lots or greater (SF-36) and addressed 8910 Indian Knoll Trail. Matthew and Erin Burton, Owners/Applicant. (SUP-22-0003.)
Background:
The Applicant is proposing to construct a 5,107 square-foot accessory structure with an average height of 23’ 2” to use as a barn for their existing honey farm. There are two existing accessory structures on the property which are in disrepair and will be removed. The Applicant proposes to use this barn for agricultural purposes only. There is no home on the property.
Building Size:
The Applicant is proposing a 5,107 square-foot accessory structure (4,358 square feet enclosed and 749 square feet for covered terraces). A SUP is required for accessory structures greater than 1,200 square feet.
Building Height:
UDC Section 8.10 (A) (9) states the maximum height of the building shall not exceed an average of 15 feet unless approved by a SUP. The applicant is proposing a two-story structure with the peak of the roof to be approximately 24 feet, 10 inches, and the overall average height to be 23 feet, 2 inches.
A SUP is required for buildings taller than an average height of 15 feet.
Building Location:
UDC Section 8.10 (A) (5) states accessory structures shall be prohibited from being located in front of the main dwelling unit. There is no home currently on the property. The proposed structure location will exceed the UDC requirement to be placed at least 100 feet from the front property line. It will also meet side yard setback requirements of 15 feet and will far exceed rear yard setback requirements of 15 feet.
SUP Requests:
1. A SUP for a 5,107 square-foot accessory structure to exceed 1,200 square feet in the SF-36 zoning district.
2. A SUP for the height of the structure to exceed an average of 15 feet tall. The proposed height is an average of 23 feet, 2 inches, with a peak of 24 feet, 10 inches.
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 16, 2022, the City mailed out 19 letters of Notifications 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. As of today, staff has not received any response from the public either in support or opposition to this request
Alternatives:
The Planning and Zoning 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 April 19, 2022.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Staff Attachment A - Application and Narrative
§ Staff Attachment B - Elevations and Rendering