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6/12/2024
Electronic Plan Review response
REF#4: Clarify if the addition will be an accessory dwelling unit or a secondary unit to
make the building a duplex. If it is an accessory dwelling unit, it exceeds the size requirements
outlined in 38.360.030. Accessory structures also cannot be taller than the primary structure nor
can the square footage of the structure exceed the size of the primary structure.
If it is a secondary unit to make it into a duplex, it must meet the standards outlined in
38.360.220 and will require separate utility meters and water and sewer. Check with Water &
Sewer to determine if this is feasible with the existing infrastructure. Four parking spaces are
required to be on site to account for two units with 2+ bedrooms per 38.540.050.A. Only parking
for an accessory dwelling unit can be on the street.
RESPONSE: As stated in the response this is an addition to the existing structure. It does not qualify as a detached structure. Per Sec. 38.360.030. - Accessory buildings, uses and equipment. (An accessory building is an integral part of the principal building if it is connected
to the principal building by a common wall for not less than five feet horizontally and eight feet
vertically.) Refer to sheet A1 in the drawings where the new structure attaches to the existing structure for a distance of 7’-6” in the mudroom not to be confused with a breezeway. The new structure will extend above 8ft including the walls and new roof of the mudroom.
The property owners are willing to install all the services and building requirements
needed to separate the area above the garage into a separate dwelling unit in the future. The
property is zoned R2. There were no comments from city engineering and new services were shown on the proposed site plan. Additionally, This may require some fire-resistant construction. The property owners would like to install the fire-resistant construction required to make use of this additional area above the garage as a secondary dwelling in the future. As stated in the
project scope document, they only wish to have added space for their growing family
immediately by adding on to their existing structure. Lastly, there is space to provide four spots for parking. Two in the garage and two in front of the garage.
REF#5: Per the NCOD Design Guidelines for all properties, secondary structure should traditionally be subordinate in scale and character to the primary structure and located towards
the rear of the lot. The addition should be subordinate in height and moved further behind the historic structure.
RESPONSE: As stated above, this is an addition to the existing structure which would negate any secondary structure requirements. The garage is set back the required distance required by the UDO. Under Sec. 38.350.070. - Parking and garages for single to four-
household residential uses. I would like to clarify this is not a historical structure. It is located in
a historical district. On page two of the property record form, it validates this as describing the structure as intrusive because the integrity of the property has been compromised due to change and departure from it’s original design. Also, the property records on the Cadastral website shows numerous alterations to the property since being classified as a historical neighborhood.