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Council approves specific-use permit for 1,462-sq-ft accessory dwelling at 1765 Norfolk Lane
Summary
The Lucas City Council unanimously approved a specific-use permit allowing a 1,462-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 1765 Norfolk Lane after Planning staff said the proposal met city requirements and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
The Lucas City Council on June 18 approved an ordinance granting a specific-use permit for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) totaling 1,462 square feet at 1765 Norfolk Lane.
Planning staff told the council the property is zoned R-2, which allows an ADU of up to 900 square feet by right and up to 1,500 square feet with a specific-use permit. "This request meets the city's requirements for an ADU with an SUP," Planning staff Phil Hilborn said, noting the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval on June 11, 2026. No members of the public addressed the council during the public hearing.
Councilmember Rebecca Orr moved to approve the ordinance as presented; the mayor seconded and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Council members said the request aligned with the intent of the ADU regulations and fit precedent for similar approvals in the city.
The ordinance was listed on the council agenda as the action for the item; the council did not record any abstentions. Next procedural steps will be ministerial: updating the permit record and issuing any building- or inspection-related permits required for the ADU's construction.
