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Council denies special use permit for accessory dwelling at 224 Brown Street after inspectors find unpermitted construction
Summary
The council voted 7-0 to deny a specific-use permit that would have allowed an accessory dwelling unit at 224 Brown Street after staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission cited multiple unpermitted additions, excess impermeable coverage and setback violations.
Hutto City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 6 to deny a specific-use permit request that would have allowed an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 224 Brown Street in the Hutto Park neighborhood.
Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial after an inspection and review found multiple structures and alterations on the lot that had been built without permits, including a garage enclosure, an addition, a stand-alone guest house/ADU and expanded flatwork and a pavilion. The citys review noted potential violations of setbacks, lot coverage and drainage plans tied to the original subdivision design.
Public comment and council action
Neighbors spoke in opposition at the Feb. 6 public hearing, citing long-term unpermitted construction, potential infrastructure impacts, setback encroachments and safety concerns. Blanca Navara, a neighboring property owner and licensed property professional, urged…
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