Commission grants specific-use permit for large secondary dwelling at The Oaks of Shiloh, 6-1 vote

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a specific‑use permit to allow an additional electrical meter and a large secondary dwelling unit at 3609 Cherry Bark Lane in The Oaks of Shiloh. The permit passed on a 6–1 vote.

Staff said the overall site is just over two acres and that the zoning (Planned Development District 140) and the city ordinance permit a secondary dwelling if it meets criteria tied to conditioned floor area. The proposal includes a primary dwelling with about 4,000 square feet of conditioned space and a secondary dwelling whose conditioned space is roughly 1,200 square feet; the larger secondary includes substantial unconditioned garage/auxiliary space but meets the ordinance requirement because the ratio is based on conditioned floor area.

Utility correspondence from the local provider (recorded in the file as Hilco) indicated the utility would install a second meter if needed. Commissioners asked about subdivision covenants and whether a private HOA would enforce any size limits; staff noted the city does not enforce private covenants and that covenant enforcement would be a private matter between property owners or an HOA. After closing the public hearing with no speakers, the commission voted 6–1 to approve the specific‑use permit as presented.