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Commission OKs accessory structure exceeding 700 sq. ft. at 2820 Howard Road
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a specific-use permit to allow an accessory building larger than 700 square feet on a 4.6-acre property at 2820 Howard Road; staff said the request fits the neighborhood pattern and no public opposition was received.
The Waxahachie City Commission voted to recommend approval of a specific-use permit for an accessory structure larger than 700 square feet at 2820 Howard Road, a property currently shown as future development.
Planning presenter Kate told the commission the item, filed as ZDC-223-2024 for Paul Corp, concerns a roughly 4.6-acre parcel and proposes a one-story accessory building of about 1,824 square feet to be used for storage and as a hobby space. The primary residence on the site is approximately 5,622 square feet, Kate said, and the proposed accessory building would be constructed of R-panel metal.
Kate told commissioners that the accessory structure would not be separately metered and that staff had included an operational plan, site plan and elevations in the packet. Staff reported receiving 0 letters of opposition and 0 letters of support and recommended approval subject to the listed conditions.
Commissioners asked about neighboring properties and the relative size of nearby accessory buildings; staff said accessory structures of similar scale are common in that secluded area. After public comment was closed with no speakers, a commissioner moved to recommend approval of the SUP for the accessory structure; the motion was seconded and carried by voice/hand vote.
The permit, as described in the staff packet, allows the landowner to construct the specified accessory building subject to the city's conditions of approval and any required building permits.
