To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Tara Vargish, P.E., Director of Development Services
Brad Boland, AICP, Planner II
Title
Resolution Approving the Use By Special Review Application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 1750 Wild Rye Court [Lot 34, Block 3 Red Hawk Filing #1]
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Executive Summary
The applicant, Scott Weyand, is requesting approval of a proposed accessory dwelling unit at 1750 Wild Rye Court. A proposed addition to the existing home would create a 454 square-foot accessory dwelling unit. As the proposal adds additional square footage to the home, a Use by Special Review approval is required per the accessory dwelling unit regulations adopted in January 2018. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval to Town Council at a public hearing on March 25, 2021.
Notification and Outreach Efforts
Public Notice
Public hearing notice signs were posted on the property on March 9, 2021. Written notice letters were sent to property owners and Homeowner Associations (HOA) within 500 feet of the property, at least 15 days prior to the public hearings.
Town staff published notice of the Planning Commission public hearing on the Town's website and provided information about the proposal on the Town's Development Activity interactive map.
Neighborhood Meetings
A neighborhood meeting was held on February 9, 2021 virtually on Zoom. Two people attended the meeting and stated that they had no concerns about the proposal. A second neighborhood meeting was held on March 23, 2021 on Zoom. One person attended the meeting and stated that they had no concerns about the proposal.
Discussion
Design
A 624 square-foot addition is proposed for 1750 Wild Rye Court that would include an accessory dwelling unit. The addition would add 312 square feet to the main floor for the accessory dwelling unit and a 312 square foot expansion of the basement. The accessory dwelling unit would utilize an existing bedroom on the main floor and the addition would create a new leisure room, kitchen, bath, and new rear deck for the accessory dwelling unit. The proposed accessory dwelling would total approximately 454 square feet and would be accessed from a door on the side of the house in addition to being accessible from within the house.
Development Standards
The proposed addition to the home meets the required setback and height requirements of the Red Hawk Planned Development and Zoning Regulations Amendment No. 1.
Budget Impact
Development of the property will generate review fees and building permit fees.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend to Town Council approval of the Use by Special Review, as proposed.
Proposed Motion
“I move to approve the Resolution as introduced by title.”
Attachments
Attachment A: Resolution
Exhibit 1: Plot Plan
Exhibit 2: Elevations
Exhibit 3: Floor Plan