To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Amber Washington, Planner I
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for three Specific Use Permits (SUPs) for an approximately 3,000 square-foot accessory structure with an average height of 19 feet on .83 acre, on the east side of Willis Lane, approximately 275 feet from the intersection of Calais Drive and Willis Lane, legally described as Lot 15, Block D of the Willis Coves Addition, zoned Planned Development-Single-Family Lots 12,000 square-feet or greater (PD-SF-12) and addressed 1517 Willis Lane. 41:10 Construction Group, Applicant. Michael Colangelo, Owner. (SUP-23-0014)
Background:
The Owner is a collector of classic cars and requests three Specific Use Permits to construct a 50x60 (3,000 square-foot) metal accessory building for storage, tools, and to protect his collection. The structure may also be used for a travel trailer in the future.
Site Design:
There are no other accessory structures on the 36,000 square-foot property. The main home is 3,120 square-feet with an attached 2-car garage. Proposed plans call for the structure to sit approximately 50 feet from the east (rear) property line, and at least 10 feet from the north and south (side yard) property lines, which conform to all setbacks of the SF-12 zoning district. Because the structure is larger than 50% of the existing home and has an average height of more than 15 feet, two additional SUPs are required. The Owner will pour a concrete drive from the gate to the structure.
Materials:
The proposed structure will be constructed of high-grade metal, with 18’ walls and a max height of 20’. All colors, windows, and garage door will match or complement the existing home. The interior of the structure will remain unfinished.
Access:
Because of the shape and size of the lot, access to the structure is not possible from Willis Lane. The Owner proposes to use an existing public alley as access to the structure, by way of an existing gate toward the southeast corner of his lot. (See Staff Attachment B).
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 April 27, 2023, the City mailed out 37 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 five letters of opposition: two from adjacent homeowners associations and three from neighbors.
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 June 6, 2023.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Staff Attachment A - Application
§ Staff Attachment B - Access to Structure
§ Public Response