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Arlington council approves two ADU specific-use permits, continues a board-appointment item
Summary
The council approved two specific-use permits for detached accessory dwelling units (1012 Gay Lane and 3409 Shorewood Court), continued appointment item 7.28 to the next session, and adopted the consent agenda with numerous contracts and capital items.
The Arlington City Council voted Feb. 10 to approve two specific-use permits (SUPs) allowing detached accessory dwelling units and handled routine consent-agenda business.
Staff presented item 10.1 (SUP 25-09) to permit a 360-square-foot secondary living unit at 1012 Gay Lane in an RS 7.2 zone. Applicant Chris Travino said the unit meets setbacks and lot-coverage requirements and will be constructed of fiberboard; homeowner Martin Franco told the council the ADU is for family use — "personal use of my parents" — and said there is no intention to rent the unit. The council approved the SUP (mover: Council member Bridal; seconder: Council member Gallante).
The council also approved item 10.3 (SUP 25-08) for a secondary living unit at 3409 Shorewood Court on a lot exceeding 37,000 square feet; homeowner Miranda Lamb and presenter Ryan Houston described plans to house a family member with developmental delays and confirmed setbacks and lot size meet requirements. The SUP passed (mover: Council member Boxall; seconder: Council member Odom Wesley).
On the consent agenda the council approved multiple routine contracts and capital items, including engineering services, drainage and roadway projects, equipment for the Arlington Water Utilities Department, and agreements relating to Arlington Housing Finance Corporation. Council member Galante pulled item 7.28 and moved for a continuance; the council approved the continuance until the next session.
What this means: Two ADUs received council approval after staff and homeowners confirmed lot-size, setback and design compliance and several speakers described family caregiving reasons. The continuance on item 7.28 postpones a board-appointment discussion to the next meeting.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with permitting processes for the approved SUPs per standard development and inspections requirements. The continued appointment item will return at the next council session.
