To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Ethan Flanders, Planner I
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a 340 square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit on 5.2 acres located on the south side of Shady Grove Road, approximately 30 feet southeast of the intersection of Shady Grove Road and Rapp Road, legally described as Lot 1 of the Estes Farm Tracts Addition, zoned Single-Family 36,000 square-foot lot size or greater (SF-36) and addressed 7110 Shady Grove Road. Aaron Jenkins, Owner. Susan Minton, Applicant. (SUP-2604-0007)
Background:
The Applicant wishes to construct an approximately 340 square-feet Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with an average height of 15 feet and 7 inches. The structure will consist of a living area, bathroom, wet bar, and stairs to a loft for sleep and additional space.
UDC guidelines related to ADUs are as follows (Section 9.06(B)):
Detached accessory dwelling units in the 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 two SUP triggers for this proposed structure:
1. An SUP to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit in the SF-36 Zoning District. (UDC Section 9.06 (B)(2) states that all accessory dwelling units require approval of a Specific Use Permit by the City Council.)
2. An SUP to allow the maximum height of the Accessory Dwelling Unit to exceed 15 feet. UDC Section 9.06 (A)(9) states the maximum height of the building shall not exceed an average of 15 feet unless approved by a SUP.
Building Design:
The UDC Section 9.06 (B)(4) states accessory dwelling units shall be constructed from the same materials as the main building. The structure will be composed of stucco and rock, matching the primary residence.
Site Design:
UDC Section 9.06 (B)(1) states that accessory dwelling units shall be constructed behind the main dwelling on a lot with a minimum area of 1.5 acres. The subject property is approximately 5.2 acres, and the proposed location of the ADU, positioned south of the existing home, follows this section of the UDC. The Applicant intends to follow all setback guidelines for the SF-36 district.
The property does not have any other accessory structures.
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 April 16, 2026, the City mailed out 50 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 May 19, 2026.