Legislation Details

File #: 2026-7598    Name:
Type: Public Hearing - Sworn Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/13/2026 In control: Board of Zoning Adjustments
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action:
Title: Application #PL2026-079 – Variance to Unified Development Ordinance Article 6, Section 6.1330, Table 6.IV-1, Size and Height of Stable/Structure Used in Conjunction with Horse Pasturing – 1350 NE Blackwell Rd; Jeremy Hopke, applicant
Sponsors: Development Services
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Variance Application, 3. Plan Set, 4. Location Map
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Application #PL2026-079 – Variance to Unified Development Ordinance Article 6, Section 6.1330, Table 6.IV-1, Size and Height of Stable/Structure Used in Conjunction with Horse Pasturing – 1350 NE Blackwell Rd; Jeremy Hopke, applicant

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Issue/Request:
The applicant seeks to remove the existing stable/barn and construct a replacement 2-story stable/barn with a 2,978 sq. ft. building footprint and 4,726 sq. ft. of gross floor area. The proposed stable/barn will be in the same location as the existing building, but the larger building size will yield a 30’ setback from the north property line. The existing building has a 50’ setback from the north property line. The minimum required side yard setback is 30’, so the replacement structure will comply with all setback requirements.

The applicant requests two variances: 1) a variance to the maximum allowable stable/barn size of 1,000 sq. ft., to allow a stable/barn with a gross floor area of 4,726 sq. ft.; and 2) a variance to the maximum allowable stable/barn height of 1 story, to allow a height of 2 stories (28’-4”).

Proposed BZA Motion:
I move to APPROVE a variance to the maximum allowable size of 1,000 sq. ft. for a stable in the R-1 zoning district, to allow a 2-story stable with a building footprint of approximately 2,978 sq. ft. and approximately 4,726 sq. ft. of gross floor area as requested.

I move to APPROVE a variance to the maximum allowable height of 1 story for a stable in the R-1 zoning district, to allow a 2-story (28’-4”) stable as requested.

Presenter
Jeremy Hopke, Applicant
Hector Soto, Jr., AICP, Senior Planner

Recommendation
Recommendation:
The Development Services Department recommends APPROVAL of a variance to the maximum allowable size of 1,000 sq. ft. for a stable in the R-1 zoning district, to allow a 2-story stable with a building footprint of approximately 2,978 sq. ft. and approximately 4,726 sq. ft. of gross floor area as requested.

The Development Services Departme...

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