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Planning Commission approves 30% expansion of nonconforming house at 3211 Edgewater Street
Summary
Commission approved a special‑use permit to expand a nonconforming residential structure by up to 30% (350 sq ft addition) at 3211 Edgewater Street; no public callers and approval was unanimous.
The Planning Commission on July 10 approved a special‑use permit allowing a homeowner to expand a legally nonconforming structure at 3211 Edgewater Street by not more than 30 percent.
Planning staff explained the house does not meet the west side setback requirement (approximately 3.5 feet instead of the required 5 feet), which makes it a legal nonconforming structure. Under the ordinance, a nonconforming structure may be increased up to 30 percent with a special‑use permit. Staff said 30 percent of the building equals 384 square feet; the proposed addition is 350 square feet and therefore meets the numeric threshold.
The applicant, who identified themself as the homeowner at 3211 Edgewater, said the addition would convert attic space to a bedroom, add a closet and a second bathroom, and would not raise the roof peak above the existing roof line. The applicant said the design would not encroach on neighbors’ views and that the property owners own the small dune behind the house.
No members of the public spoke at the hearing, and no callers phoned in. Commissioners moved and seconded approval based on the staff findings of fact; roll call was unanimous in favor.
Votes at a glance: Special‑use permit approved (unanimous).
