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 1,440 square-foot detached accessory structure with an average height of 21 feet, located on one acre, situated on the west side of Elkin Lane at the intersection of Florence Road and Elkin Lane, legally described as Lot 1, Block 2 of Arabian Horse Country addition, zoned Single-Family 36,000 square-foot lot size or greater (SF-36) and addressed 990 Elkin Lane. Valter Moreira, Owner/Applicant. (SUP-22-0005)
Background:
On March 24, 2022, the Applicant submitted a request for two Specific Use Permits to construct a 1,440 square-foot detached garage with an average height of 21 feet, and peak of 23 feet, 9 inches. The Applicant proposes to use the structure as a garage for vehicles, a workshop, and storage.
Building Size:
The proposed building is two stories. The first and second floors are each 720 square feet for a total of 1,440 square feet. The average height will be 21 feet tall, with a peak of 23 feet, 9 inches. The structure meets the UDC requirement that it be 50 percent or less than the square footage of the home, in this case, 3,682 square feet.
Building Location:
The proposed garage will replace the existing detached garage. The Applicant will be demolishing the existing detached garage. The structure will meet the side-yard setback requirement of 20 feet and rear-yard setback requirement of 15 feet.
Building Exterior:
The Applicant proposes to use 12” Hardie lap siding and trim on the building exterior, as well as soffit and fascia conforming to the existing home. The roof will consist of conforming composition shingles. There will be one entry-exit door, and 8 windows. The garage door will be steel.
SUP Requests:
1. An SUP for the size of the accessory structure to be 1,440 square feet and exceed the 1,200 square-foot maximum in SF-36 zoning.
2. An SUP for the height of the accessory structure to exceed the UDC requirement of an average of 15 feet tall. The proposed height is an average of 21 feet with a peak of 23 feet, 9 inches.
Citizen Input:
On April 13, 2022, the City mailed out 16 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 received questions from one resident in the notification area, asking for clarification on the structure’s proposed size and uses.
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering a SUP request, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council 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.
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 May 17, 2022.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Staff Attachment
§ Existing Conditions Sheet