To: Aaron Rector, Interim City Manager
From: Alexis Russell, Planner I
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an ordinance approving a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for an approximately 900 square-foot detached garage with a carport, on approximately 1.29 acres, on the east side of Helen Street, approximately 470 feet south from the intersection of Creek Road and Helen Street, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1 of the Lipsey, Herbert Addition, zoned Single-Family 36,000 square-foot lot size or greater (SF-36) and addressed 837 Helen Street. Suzan and Ricky Lear, Owner. Technical Service Solutions LLC, Applicant. (SUP-24-0004)
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Background:
The property was platted and approved on May 9, 1983.
The Applicant requests a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to build an approximately 900 square-foot detached garage with a carport to store their RV and classic truck.
In all residential zoning districts, an SUP is required for a detached carport.
Site Design:
There are no other accessory structures on the 1.29-acre property. The main home is 2,640 square-feet with an attached 2-car garage. Proposed plans call for the structure to sit approximately 195 feet from the front property line, which will conform to all setbacks of the SF-36 zoning district.
UDC Section 9.06 (1) states that the combined area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall be less than fifty percent (50%) of the main structure, unless approved by a SUP. The proposed structure is less than 50% of the square-footage of the main structure.
Elevations:
The proposed structure will be constructed of high-grade metal, with approximately 13-foot walls and a metal roof. The peak of the roof will be approximately 15 feet, making the average height of the structure 14 feet.
UDC Section 9.02 (C)(4) states that a detached front facing garage located behind the main structure is permitted. The garage door(s) exposure to the street shall not exceed one hundred forty-four square-feet (144'). The proposed structure meets both of these requirements. The garage door exposure to the street is 64 square-feet.
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 March 14, 2024, the City mailed out 9 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 Action:
At the March 26, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the SUP request.
Alternatives:
The City Council has the following options when considering a Specific Use Permit:
§ 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.