To: Aaron Rector, Interim City Manager
From: Sarah Hensley, Director of Community Development
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an ordinance approving a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for an existing 1,200 square-foot detached garage with an average height of 19 feet, 8 inches on 1.15 acres, approximately 475 feet north of the Florence Road and Blackwood Drive intersection, legally described as Lot 1, Block A of the Draper Place Addition, zoned Single-Family 36,000 minimum square-foot lots (SF-36), and addressed 1141 Blackwood Drive. Max Draper, Applicant/Owner. (SUP-2406-0001)
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Background:
The Applicant submitted a building permit for a new home in September 2023 on the lot at 1141 Blackwood Drive. The plan set included a 1,200 square-foot detached garage, which was noted on the review documents as needing a separate permit. Unfortunately, the structure was built without a separate permit, which staff realized in June 2024 during review of the Applicant’s pool permit. The intended use of the structure is boat, vehicle, and general storage for the property owner. Plans for the building show bathroom and office space along with the approximately 800 square-foot shop/garage area.
The size of the structure meets the Unified Development Code (UDC) maximum square footage of a detached accessory building in SF-36 of 1,200 square feet (UDC Section 8.04 (2)(g)(2)) but does require a Specific Use Permit for the height.
There is one SUP trigger for the proposed structure:
1. An SUP to allow the maximum height of the accessory structure to exceed an average of 15 feet. UDC Section 9.06(9) restricts the height of accessory buildings to 15’ unless approved by SUP.
Site Design:
The new home is 6,667 square-feet. The detached garage is located northeast of the primary dwelling.
The Applicant has met all other UDC guidelines and setbacks for the SF-36 zoning district.
Elevations:
The new home has been constructed of brick with cast stone accents. The detached structure is built of brick matching the home, with a metal canopy and garage door on the front elevation. All sides of the accessory structure have at least one window.
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering a SUP request, the 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 June 27, 2024, the City mailed out 18 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.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
At the July 9, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the SUP request as presented.
Alternatives:
The City Council has the following options when considering a Specific Use Permit:
§ Approve.
§ Approve with modified or additional condition(s).
§ Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
§ Deny.