To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Amber Washington, Planner I
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for two Specific Use Permits (SUPs) to allow the property owner to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit on approximately 2.02 acres of land, approximately 700 feet northwest of the intersection of South Pearson Lane and Union Church Road, legally described as Lot 1, Block A of Rockwell Addition, Zoned Single-Family 36,000 square-feet or greater (SF-36), and addressed 336 S. Pearson Lane. Stephen O’Roark, Owner/Applicant. (SUP-22-0022)
Background:
The Applicant requests two SUPs to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for his mother. She is also the caretaker of his and his wife’s three children.
An SUP is required for all ADUs. In this case, a second SUP is necessary, because when combining the square footage of the proposed ADU (1,356 square-feet) with the other existing accessory structure (640 square feet), the combined square footage (1996 square-feet) is greater than 50% of the home (3,625 square feet) by 183.5 square-feet.
Site Design:
The ADU will have two bedrooms and two bathrooms at 1,356 square-feet. The Applicant proposes to use similar brick, siding, shingles, windows and paint as the primary home. The facades facing the street and neighbor to the north will be brick, while the facades facing the main structure and rear of the property will be siding.
The ADU will meet all setback requirements for SF-36 zoning district, and be about 30 feet from the rear of the main structure and east of the floodplain.
One of the two accessory structures currently on the property will be removed to construct the ADU.
The property sits west of several businesses on South Pearson Lane in the City of Southlake. East behind the home is extensive floodplain.
Citizen Input:
On June 30, 2022 the City mailed out seven Letters of Notification for this Public Hearing to all property owners within three-hundred feet (300’) of the subject site, including one for the City of Southlake. A public hearing notice sign was posted on the site.
The Applicant supplied an email from the neighbor to the south who stated no objection to the plans. The Applicant also stated there were no objections from the owner of three tenant-occupied properties to the north.
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering SUP requests, 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 August 2, 2022.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Staff Attachment - Application and Supporting Documents