Agenda Item Title:
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Bowen Accessory Structure (Conditional Use - Increased square footage, and to allow a single structure to be over 1500 square feet)
3245 E. Bell Oaks Cir.
[Community #30]
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Presenter:
Claire Hague
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Description/Background:
The applicant, John Bowen, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in order to allow for an individual structure to exceed 1500 square feet, and to allow for the proposed new structure to be 1800 square feet. (See Exhibit #1- Application Materials). The property is located on the north side of Bell Oaks Circle on a private drive just northeast of Bell Oaks Drive.
The proposed accessory structure will be 40 feet wide by 45 feet (1800 square feet), 20 feet in height and located on the northwest corner of the property. (See Exhibit #2 - Building Renderings). The proposed structure will be utilized as a garage and workshop. With the garage space being approximately 1,000 square feet and the lofted workshop being approximately 800 square feet. The proposed materials are to match that of the existing home with white wood siding and black asphalt shingles.
The property is zoned R-1-15 and is part of the Bell Oaks subdivision. The property is 0.89 acres (38, 768 square feet). The property is surrounded by residential single-family homes zoned R-1-15. Access to the proposed structure is via a proposed driveway on the south west side of the property off of the existing circular driveway.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve a Conditional Use Permit for John Bowen for the property located at 3245 E. Bell Oaks Circle to allow for an accessory structure as described in the application materials based on the findings and subject to the following conditions.
Findings
1. The applicant’s property is on a private drive that contains nine lots. The chart below shows the lot size and square foot...
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