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Lucas council denies specific‑use permit for Horseman Drive accessory building
Summary
Council voted to deny a requested specific‑use permit to allow a 1,500 sq ft accessory ‘farmhouse’/art room at 10 Horseman Drive, citing a city rule that prevents leasing part of a property while retaining private use of another portion; the applicants said the building would be used to homeschool their children.
Lucas City Council on April 2 denied a requested specific‑use permit for a 1,500‑square‑foot accessory building at 10 Horseman Drive after members concluded the proposal conflicted with city rental and occupancy rules.
Development Services Director Joe Hilburn told the council the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval with conditions — including demolition of existing accessory buildings and a deed restriction that the accessory unit be used “solely and exclusively by the owner or residents of the property.” During the council hearing Hilburn reiterated the…
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