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Commission approves specific‑use permit for large accessory structure at 181 Aden Drive
Summary
Mark and Rebecca Lee received a recommendation for a specific‑use permit to build a 1,740‑square‑foot accessory structure at 181 Aden Drive to store personal vehicles and household items; staff recommended conditions and one letter of support was on file.
The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 14 voted to recommend approval of a specific‑use permit to allow an accessory structure larger than 700 square feet at 181 Aden Drive (ZDC‑215‑2024).
Planning staff (Harper) told commissioners the property is zoned Plan Development Single Family‑1, sits on approximately one acre and contains a primary residence of a little over 4,000 square feet. The applicant, Mark Lee, told the commission the proposed accessory building would be about 1,740 square feet, constructed of brick and siding to match the primary house, and will be used to store personal vehicles and household items. Staff said utilities (water and electric) would be extended from the primary residence to the accessory structure and that the applicant had provided a site plan, elevations and a floor plan. Staff reported one letter of support and no letters of opposition.
Commissioners asked technical questions about access and interior amenities; Harper confirmed a concrete driveway provides access and that plans include a small “powder” bathroom in the shop so occupants would not track dust into the main house. The applicant said the powder bath “was a requirement for my wife” to avoid bringing dust and grime into the home.
After closing the public hearing, a commissioner moved to recommend approval of ZDC‑215‑2024 subject to staff conditions and to authorize city signatures on associated documents; the motion carried.
