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Board approves manufactured home at 1838 Doyle Street despite neighbor objections about character
Summary
The Zoning Board unanimously approved Special Use Permit Z2500794 to place a Class A manufactured home at 1838 Doyle Street (RS9), with the condition of brick skirting. Neighbors testified that manufactured homes would not match the existing stick-built, brick character of the neighborhood.
The Winston-Salem Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 6–0 on March 5 to approve Special Use Permit Z2500794, allowing a Class A manufactured home on a .45-acre lot at 1838 Doyle Street, conditioned on brick skirting.
Project planner Rory Howard told the board the proposed unit meets RS9 setback requirements (40 feet front, 10 feet left, 25 feet right, 128 feet rear) and recommended approval under the Unified Development Ordinances and relevant area plan guidance. "The comprehensive plan generally supports a variety of affordable housing options, including Manufactured Homes, where appropriate," Howard said during the staff presentation.
Frank Williams, the applicant's representative, and property owner Francisco Santiago testified in favor of the proposal and answered board questions. Opponent Susan Dula told the board she was concerned the manufactured home would not be "in keeping with the character of the area" and worried that approval could lead to additional permits that would change neighborhood composition; Thomas Luper voiced similar concerns about future ownership changes and their effects on nearby properties. Williams and staff described distinctions between modular, manufactured and stick-built homes and explained applicable code requirements.
After discussion the board approved the application by motion of Mr. Hairston, seconded by Ms. Hartsfield. The vote was 6–0. The approval is conditioned on brick skirting and standard permitting inspections at the time of construction.
The decision allows the property owner to proceed toward permitting subject to the stated condition and UDO standards.
