To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Alexis Zimmerman, Planner II
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for Specific Use Permit (SUP) with a variance, for an approximately 1,501 square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit, located on 2.67 acres, on the east side of Florence Road, approximately 1,900 feet east of the intersection of Florence Road and Ottinger Road, legally described as Lot 1R, Block A of the Anderson Addition, zoned Single-Family 36,000 square-foot lot size or greater (SF-36) and addressed 1743 Florence Road. April Hanson, Applicant. Jeff and April Hanson Family Trust, Owner. (SUP-2605-0013)
Background:
The Applicant requests a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for an approximately 1,501 square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with an average height of 17 feet 4 inches. The structure will consist of a living area, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and utility areas, and a covered porch.
Per the UDC (Section 9.06(B)), detached accessory dwelling units in single-family residential districts shall be allowed as an incidental residential use of a building on the same lot as the main dwelling unit and used by the same person or persons of the immediate family.
There are three SUP triggers for this proposed structure:
1. An SUP to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit in the SF-36 Zoning District.
2. An SUP to construct an accessory structure that exceeds 1,200 square-feet in the SF-36 zoning district.
3. An SUP to allow the maximum height of the Accessory Dwelling Unit to exceed 15 feet.
The Applicant also requests a variance to allow for more than 2 accessory structures on the property.
Site Design:
The proposed site plan shows the structure is located behind the front façade of the existing home and approximately 15 feet from the south side line. The structure will conform to the setback requirements of the SF-36 zoning district.
Elevations:
The ADU was designed to match the materials of the main home on the property.
UDC Section 9.06 (A)(9) states that the maximum height of an accessory building shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') unless approved by a SUP for additional height. The average height of the structure is approximately 17 feet 4 inches; measured from the average of the base plate (10 feet) and the peak (24 feet 8 inches) of the roof.
Existing structures:
The main home is approximately 5,995 square-feet. The UDC states that the combined area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall be less than 50% of the main structure, unless approved by an SUP.
There are three other accessory structures on the lot:
1. An approximately 705 square-foot detached garage
2. An approximately 362 square-foot detached metal shed
3. An approximately 414 square-foot detached pool patio
The Applicant is requesting a variance to allow for more than 2 accessory structures on the lot. The combined square-footage of all accessory structures on the lot is less than 50% of the square-footage of the main structure.
Request:
1. An SUP to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit in the SF-36 Zoning District
2. An SUP to construct an accessory structure that exceeds 1,200 square-feet in the SF-36 zoning district.
3. An SUP for the height of the structure to exceed an average of 15 feet tall. The proposed average height is 17 feet 4 inches.
4. A variance to allow for more than 2 accessory structures on the property.
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.
Citizen Input:
On May 14, 2026, the City mailed out 15 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 public feedback in response to this SUP 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 July 21, 2026.