To: Mark Hafner, City Manager
From: Amber Washington, Planner I
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an ordinance approving three Specific Use Permits (SUPs) for an approximately 3,160 square-foot accessory structure with an average height of 17.5 feet, on 1 acre, approximately 1,000 feet northwest from the intersection of Rhonda Road and Ledara Lane, legally described as Lot 9, Block 3 of the Country Place Estates Addition, zoned Single-Family 36,000 square-foot lot size or greater (SF-36) and addressed 805 Ledara Lane. Bryce Wolf, Applicant. William Powell, Owner. (SUP-23-0011)
Background:
The owner requests three Specific Use Permits to construct a 3,160 square-foot accessory structure (including a 360-square foot mezzanine) to house lawn equipment, hobby supplies, and a recreational vehicle. Because the structure exceeds the permitted 1,200 square-feet accessory structure size permitted in SF-36 zoning, is more than 15 feet tall on average, and larger than 50 percent of the square footage of the existing home (2,333 square-feet), three SUPs are required.
The property’s existing accessory structures will be removed to make room for the proposed building.
Site Design:
The proposed structure will conform to all setback requirements of the SF-36 zoning district, and sit about 30 feet behind the main structure. The owner intends to pour a new concrete drive to the structure, as well as add landscaping in front of the building. An engineered grading plan will be required as part of the building plans.
Elevations:
The structure will be constructed with metal framing and a metal roof. At least 80 percent of the exterior will have masonry. All building materials and colors will complement the existing home.
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 April 13, 2023, the City mailed out 23 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.
The Applicant supplied a list of 8 adjacent neighbors’ signatures, stating they have been made aware of the project and have no objection to the proposed plans.
Staff has received no other public feedback.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
At the April 25, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the proposed structure as submitted.
Alternatives:
The City Council has the following options when considering Specific Use Permits:
§ Approve as submitted.
§ Approve with modified or additional condition(s).
§ Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
§ Deny.