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Commission recommends residential rezoning for flag lot to convert accessory building to home
Summary
The commission recommended City Council approve a residential rezoning for a flag lot at 3450 South so an accessory building can be converted to a residence; staff noted the lot will remain on septic and commissioners urged written access easements for shared driveways.
Perry City Planning Commission members recommended that City Council approve a residential zone change for a flag lot in the city’s south end so the owner can convert an existing accessory building into a residence and obtain a residential building permit.
Staff explained the property is on 3450 South (a dirt road in the city), is roughly two‑thirds of an acre, and is currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial 3 (NC‑3). The applicant requested the “R‑Third” residential district (described by staff as roughly one‑third‑acre lots), which would align the parcel with residential standards and allow a change of use application to convert the accessory building to a dwelling. Staff also told the commission the property has water service but does not have sewer; the city engineer reviewed the site and determined sewer connection is infeasible, so the property would use a septic system.
Nathan Erickson, speaking for the owner Wallace Erickson, described the site: a fourplex to the left (only two units finished), an existing septic serving that side, and the flag lot with an accessory building the owner intends to convert. Erickson said water was extended to the building and that septic installation for the flag lot had approval pending.
Commission discussion focused on access and shared driveway logistics. Commissioners recommended the applicant secure a written easement or other title documentation to assure access for adjacent units that currently use the same driveway approach; staff advised title research at the recorder’s office can resolve existing easement questions.
A motion recommending approval to City Council carried on recorded roll call. Commissioners Jason E. Thompson, Carol Spackman Moss, Kerr, White, Broadhead and Commissioner Bonzi voted in favor. Staff indicated the item will be forwarded to City Council for consideration (anticipated on August 28). No members of the public offered comment at the commission hearing.
The recommendation does not itself approve any subdivision adjustments or building permits; staff emphasized that technical requirements for lot configuration and utility connections will be reviewed in later permitting steps.
