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Planning commission OKs third accessory building at 1995 Riverside Drive
Summary
The Laramie Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing a 1,200-square-foot third accessory building and more than two accessory structures at 1995 Riverside Drive; staff found the request meets municipal code criteria and neighbors spoke in support.
The Laramie Planning Commission on March 24 approved a conditional use permit for 1995 Riverside Drive that allows the property owner to build a 1,200-square-foot detached accessory building and to keep more than two accessory structures on the lot.
The vote clears a request from applicant Anthony Brown to exceed the Laramie Municipal Code limit of 1,000 square feet and two accessory structures per lot for a parcel zoned RR (rural residential). Planning staff told commissioners the 0.8-acre lot already contains a 2,553-square-foot single-family home and two accessory buildings totaling 1,152 square feet; the proposed shed would be used for vehicle and equipment storage and would not be connected to utilities.
Planning staff said the proposal meets the city’s conditional-use criteria on setbacks, ingress and egress, parking and neighborhood compatibility. "The lot is roughly 0.8 acres," staff reported, and the proposed building exceeds required setbacks and fits the bulk and intensity of surrounding development, staff said. The staff recommendation was approval subject to standard conditions in the staff report.
Applicant Anthony Brown addressed the commission and thanked planning staff: "This is the first time I've applied for one of these and I was kind of intimidated reading all the codes ... Emma was more than helpful," he said. Two nearby residents voiced support: Tom Schmidt said, "I live across the street ... I support his putting up these buildings," and David, identified as facilities director at WyoTech, said the school supports the project and "we want to be good neighbors."
Commissioner O'Toole moved to approve the conditional use permit; Pfizer White seconded. The motion passed by voice vote. The commission recorded no oppositions during the roll call following the motion.
The approval requires the applicant to meet the staff report conditions and to obtain all necessary building permits before construction begins. Planning staff said no utilities will be added to the new structure at this time.
The item will not change the property's zoning; it authorizes the specific accessory building and the additional accessory-structure allowance under the conditional-use process.
