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Brentwood Board of Zoning Appeals approves two accessory structures, defers a third after materials and safety concerns
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At its Dec. 15 meeting the Brentwood Board of Zoning Appeals approved two detached accessory structures (one after a condition requiring shingles) and deferred a partially built third application amid concerns about a stop-work order, setback verification and materials that did not match the house.
The Brentwood Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday approved two applications for detached accessory structures and deferred a third after members raised concerns about a partially built structure, materials and roof safety.
Staff presented BZA2508-001 for a 684-square-foot detached accessory structure in the Brent Haven Subdivision at Haber Drive and recommended approval with four standard conditions. Brandon, representing Leatherwood Homes, told the board that "Allison's given me really clear guidance up until this point" and that he understood the requirements. There was no public comment; the board moved to approve and the chair called for the ayes. The motion passed (the transcript records the chair calling for ayes but does not include a roll-call tally).
The board then considered BZA2511-002, a 427-square-foot accessory structure at 5212 Meadowlake Road submitted by Haven Outdoors. The applicant, Hunter, clarified that plans and renderings conflicted on roof material; after discussion the board asked that the structure use a shingle roof to better match the existing house. A board member stated, "I think shingle would be preferred." The board approved the application as modified to require a shingle roof.
On BZA2511-003, staff reported that a 720-square-foot accessory structure at 1401 Bowman Lane was partially constructed and subject to a stop-work order; the proposal shown to the board would place the rebuilt structure in a compliant rear buildable area. Board members questioned whether the clear roof panels and the roof pitch would meet snow- and ice-load needs and expressed concern that painted concrete block at the base would not provide the visual consistency typically expected with the house. One board member said they would likely vote "nay" if the applicant did not match materials and offered that the applicant could return with revised drawings. The applicant, identified in staff comments as Mohammed Sajady, told the board he could change the block to brick and would get engineering guidance on roof slope.
Given the outstanding questions — structural details for the clear panel roof, the facade treatment for the block foundation and the existence of the stop-work order — the board and staff recommended deferral. The applicant agreed to defer; staff set the item for the board's next meeting on Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m. so the applicant could submit revised plans and documentation. The transcript does not record a roll-call vote for the deferral.
Allison, the city staff member handling the applications, also used the meeting to thank longtime member Lisa Rothman; Allison said this was Rothman's last meeting on the board.
The board adjourned after the scheduled business.
