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Board approves conditional-use permit for detached accessory dwelling unit at 7632 Westmoreland
Summary
The Board of Aldermen approved a conditional-use permit to allow a 558-square-foot detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 7632 Westmoreland. The plan commission and architectural review board had previously approved the site plan and architecture; aldermen discussed enforcement of ADU occupancy restrictions and possible impacts on neighbors.
The Board of Aldermen approved a conditional-use permit (CUP) on May 13 to allow a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) of 558 square feet at 7632 Westmoreland Avenue. City staff reported the property is zoned R-2 (single-family dwelling district), and the plan commission and the architectural review board previously recommended approval.
Staff summarized the proposal and the approvals: the plan commission approved the site plan on April 7, 2025, the architectural review board approved the architecture, and the plan commission recommended the CUP to the Board of Aldermen on April 21, 2025. An ADU is an accessory structure that provides independent living facilities on the same lot as a principal residence.
Aldermen discussed standard neighbor concerns. One alderman raised the broader issue of overbuilding — garages that are later expanded in height or footprint — and asked staff to be mindful of runoff and impacts on neighboring properties when reviewing future ADU proposals. Another alderman asked how the city enforces the ADU occupancy restriction that requires occupants to be relatives or employed on the property; staff said enforcement is complaint-driven and that the city would inspect or follow up if neighbors report a possible violation. City staff also noted that any building permit to finish the interior space would require compliance with building and zoning conditions.
Board members observed that in this specific case the structure may not yet be fully finished or its final occupancy determined until a buyer decides whether to complete the ADU. Staff clarified that if the owner finishes the ADU and applies for the building permit, the city will enforce the permit and the CUP conditions at that time.
A motion to approve resolution 2025-09 granting the conditional-use permit for the 558-square-foot detached ADU at 7632 Westmoreland carried; the board voted in favor without recorded opposition.
