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Platt Guesthouse and Home Occupation
11140 S. 115 E.
[Community #11 -Crescent]
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Presenter:
Claire Hague
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Description/Background:
The applicants, Jeff and Brydie Platt, are requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a 389 square foot guesthouse as well as a 232 square office inside of an existing 1980 square foot pole barn (See Exhibit #1 - Application Materials) located at 11140 S. 115 E. The property is located on a private lane accessed on 115 E.
The two uses are separated with a wall with no door between them. The proposed guest house will comprise of a laundry room, bathroom, wet bar, and open recreation room. The proposed use is for a man cave and for extended family when they visit. The applicant is aware that the proposed guesthouse cannot be used for income generation. The proposed office is for a property management accounting home occupation. This proposed office is 232 square feet with separate office spaces. (See Exhibit #2- Site Plan and Construction Drawings)
The property is zoned R-1-40A. The property is not listed as part of a subdivision. The property is 1.36 acres (59,241 square feet). The property is surrounded on the north, east, and south by residential properties zoned R-1-40A. To the west, the property is adjacent to the Crescent Cemetery. The proposed guesthouse and home office are accessed inside the barn.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Brydie Platt for the property located at 11140 S. 115 E. to allow for a guesthouse and a home occupation as described in the application materials based on the findings and subject to the following conditions.
Findings
1. This type of Home Occupation is allowed as a Category II Home Occupation.
2. Staff finds that the proposed guesthouse meets the intent of Section 21-11-01(e) of the Sandy City Development Code regarding guesthouses.
Conditions
1. That the proposed structure comply with all applicable Building & Safety, and Fire & Life Codes.
2. That the applicant sign an affidavit stating that they will not rent out the property. The affidavit will then be recorded at the Salt Lake County recorder’s office.
3. Homeowner allow for yearly inspections as determined by the Director/Building Official.
4. That the guesthouse not exceed 400 square feet.
5. That all areas designated for vehicular access and parking be paved with hard surface.
6. That this Conditional Use Permit be reviewed upon legitimate complaint.