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Commission approves accessory dwelling unit for Prestonwood property with landscaping, brick requirement
Summary
After hours of public comment focused on drainage, visibility and enforcement, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved SUP 25‑10 for a secondary living unit at 2102 Prestonwood Drive with conditions to shift the unit inward where feasible, add landscaping and change exterior material to brick to match the main house; approval passed 9–0.
The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission approved a specific‑use permit allowing an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 2102 Prestonwood Drive, imposing conditions intended to reduce visibility to nearby neighbors and require building materials that match the primary residence.
Planner Alex Van Amberg told commissioners the proposed accessory unit is roughly 1,000 square feet (about 750 sq ft of living area and a 280‑sq‑ft porch) on a 0.749‑acre lot and meets Unified Development Code requirements for setbacks and lot coverage. "Secondary living units are only permitted with approval of a specific use permit," Van Amberg said, noting staff received 12 letters of support, 13 letters of opposition and a…
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