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Sunbury commission approves conditional use allowing residential accessory permits at 34 North Vernon Street
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use to extend the existing legal nonconforming two-family residential use across 34 North Vernon Street, allowing future accessory residential permits (for example a shed) to be reviewed under residential standards. Vote 4-0.
The Sunbury Planning & Zoning Commission on July 27 approved a conditional use to extend the existing legal nonconforming residential use across the parcel at 34 North Vernon Street, a change the commission said will allow accessory residential improvements to be reviewed under residential development standards rather than the commercial site-plan process. The motion passed by roll call, 4-0.
Planning staff told the commission the request would not change the property’s C-2 zoning or increase the intensity of the existing residential use, but would make it administratively easier for the owner to obtain permits for residential accessory structures. As planning staff explained, "Approval of the conditional use would allow the future residential accessory improvements to be reviewed under the applicable residential development standards," and staff recommended approval on that basis. Legal counsel also admitted the application, staff report and proof-of-mailing exhibits into the record and swore in those who might testify. No members of the public offered testimony during the hearing.
Commissioner Missus Miller moved to approve the conditional use and Missus Stark seconded; the clerk recorded four ayes and the motion carried. The approval does not change the C-2 zoning designation; any new owner seeking a similar extension would need to apply for a conditional use.
