City Council Memo1
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Mindi Hurley, Director of Community Development
Date: September 13, 2022
Reference:
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of case PD-181R3-SF-12, Larson Residence & Garage, Bethel
Road Estates Addition, Lot 1R, Block 1, a zoning change request from C (Commercial), R (Retail) and
PD-181R2-SF-12 (Planned Development-181-Revision 2 Single-Family- 12) to PD-181R3-SF-12
(Planned Development-181-Revision 3 Single-Family - 12) to approve a Detail Site Plan for an existing
single-family residence with a 300 square foot addition and the construction of a 4,000 sf accessory
garage structure, and modification of the front yard fence located on 2.065 acres of land located on the
northside of W. Bethel Road, approximately 325 ft east of Hearthstone Lane, at the request of Raymond
and Virginia Larson, being represented by Greg Frnka of GPF Architects, LLC.
2040: Enhance the Unique “Community Oasis” Experience
Executive Summary:
In January 2000, City Council approved a request to change the zoning from Commercial to Planned
Development 181-SF-12 to allow the development of 2 residential lots on 3.2 acres of property. The
easternmost half of the subject property was part of that zoning change that cont ains the current Larson
Residence, built in 2004. The western half of the subject property was purchased by the Larsons in June
2018. It has a residence and is considered legal non-conforming because it predates the zoning of the
property (Commercial and Retail). This rezoning will allow for the combining of the two properties into
one lot, removal the privacy fence currently separating the two properties, demolition of the home from
the western portion and construction of a 4,000 square-foot, 30-foot-high accessory garage structure in
its place. A 300 square foot addition is also planned on the front of the eastern residence and a sidewalk
to connect the residence to the garage and a new driveway for access. The portion of the driveway on
the southside of the structure will be constructed of grasscrete which will be better for the survival of the
35-caliper inch oak.
The existing fence in the front yard is proposed to be modified from iron to a solid stone to match the
existing fence on the eastern portion of the property. The fence will be stepped back to align with existing
fence to the west and will be stepped back at the new pedestrian gate area proposed to be added along
Bethel Road. A driveway gate will be rebuilt at the existing driveway this will be setback 21.5 feet from
the front property line; enough room for a vehicle to pull off the road and wait while it opens into the
site.
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Introduction:
The proposed improvements shown on the Site Plan are mainly for the western portion of the subject
property except for the 300 square foot addition to the existing home and a sidewalk that connect to the
proposed accessory structure. The Planned Development Conditions listed are listed in the Planning and
Zoning Commission Recommendation.
Analysis:
On August 18, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended APPROVAL (4-0) of PD-
250R26-H, subject to the following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments at the time of Building Permit.
2. Building permits shall be required for all proposed buildings, structures, paving and fences/walls.
3. To allow for a washroom with a kitchenette in the proposed accessory garage structure.
4. To allow the accessory building height to be 30’ as opposed to the maximum 12’ required in the
Zoning Ordinance.
5. To allow an option of either cement plaster or stone on the accessory building to match the
existing home.
6. To allow the stone screening wall within the front yard as previously permitted on the eastern half
of the subject property.
7. To allow grass-crete as an acceptable material for the driveway south of the structure.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney met with staff and the Larson’s and recommended that the revision to the existing
Planned Development was the proper way to request the desired improvements.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommendation:
Staff recommends following the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation of APPROVAL,
subject to the following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments at the time of Building Permit.
2. Building permits shall be required for all proposed buildings, structures, paving and fences/walls.
3. To allow for a washroom with a kitchenette in the proposed accessory garage structure.
4. To allow the accessory building height to be 30’ as opposed to the maximum 12’ required in the
Zoning Ordinance.
5. To allow an option of either cement plaster or stone on the accessory building to match the
existing home.
6. To allow the stone screening wall within the front yard as previously permitted on the eastern half
of the subject property.
7. To allow grass-crete as an acceptable material for the driveway south of the structure.
Attachments:
1. Staff Report
2. Zoning Exhibit
3. Site Plan
4. Floor Plan
5. Tree Survey
6. Elevations