TO: Zoning Commission Members
THRU: Jennifer C. Baptiste – Planning & Zoning Division Manager
FROM: Mikayla Layral – Planner II
DATE: October 13, 2026
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A26-36: Order of Denial – Findings of Fact: A variance at 505 Broadgate Road (0531664085000) to reduce the rear yard setback from 35 feet to 25 feet a Single-Family Residential 10 (SF-10) zoning district owned by Rose Builders Inc.
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
1 – Councilman Dr. Stephon Ferguson
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal III – City Investment in Today & Tomorrow
Objective 3.2 – To manage the City’s future growth and strategic land use.
Goal IV – Desirable Place to Live, Work, & Recreate
Objective 4.5 – To ensure a place for people to live in great neighborhoods.
Executive Summary:
The applicant is requesting a variance in the setback requirements associated with the City’s Unified Development Ordinance as it relates to single-family homes within a Single Family Residential -10 (SF-10) zoning district. The variance would reduce the required 35 ft. rear yard setback by 10 ft., allowing a 25 ft. rear yard setback to accommodate the construction of a new single-family dwelling.
On August 11th the Zoning Commission held an evidentiary hearing regarding this application. After receiving testimony and evidence presented, the Commission voted 3-2 on a motion to approve the variance. The motion failed, and the variance was denied.
Background:
Owner: Adam Rose, Rose Builders Inc.
Request: Reduction of the minimum rear setback from 35 ft. to 25 ft. to allow for construction of a detached single-family dwelling.
Address: 505 Broadgate Rd
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 0531664085000
Parcel Size: 0.38 acres ±
Existing Site Conditions: Vacant lot
Immediate Context: Single family residential neighborhood
Utilities: Public water, sewer, and power
Public Notice: Notification letters were sent to property owners within 300 ft. of the subject sit...
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