The subject property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. The second unit is subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit as contained in Article II, Section 405.330 of the Zoning Regulations. A second unit (carriage house/granny unit) is a type of accessory structure, either attached or detached, which provides complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation and is located on the same site as the principal residence. The second floor of the garage will feature the elements that define a second unit which include a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping and living space. Permanent use of second units is limited to individuals related to the owners, or employees of the owners of the principal residence who do work on the grounds of the property. The second unit may not be rented and the owner shall record a deed restriction to this effect as part of the permit process required for a second unit. The applicant (owners) has indicated that the second unit will be occupied by someone employed by them and works on the grounds. The 1.76-acre property is located in the Brentmoor Park Subdivision and has a zoning designation of R-1. On January 20, 2015, the Architectural Review Board approved plans for a 3-car detached garage at the northeast corner of the lot. At the time of approval, the plans indicated that the second floor of the garage would be unfinished.

On January 20, 2015, the Architectural Review Board approved plans for a 3-car detached garage at the northeast corner of the lot. At the time of approval, the plans indicated that the second floor of the garage would be unfinished. The applicant now proposes that the second floor be used as a 460-square-foot second living unit. Two parking spaces are required (one for the principal structure and one for the proposed second unit). Three parking spaces are provided in the detached garage. No landscaping is proposed. The property is 1.76 acres in