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Zoning Approval for Accessory Dwelling Unit at 8391 54th Street North

Original title: CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONING DISTRICT WITH A WAIVER TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - (ADU-2025-00005; 8391 54th Street North; Yusniel Eligio Medina and Rachel Sosa) PUBLIC HEARING, FIRST AND FINAL READING (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (Speaker - Michael Ciarleglio, Associate Planner)

September 11, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This decision determines whether the property owners at 8391 54th Street North are legally permitted to construct an accessory dwelling unit that does not meet standard side yard requirements.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Yusniel Eligio Medina and Rachel Sosa

They are the property owners seeking approval for the ADU and the setback waiver.

Neighbors of 8391 54th Street North

They may provide testimony during the public hearing regarding the proposed construction and setback waiver.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 11, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider a request for a permit to build an at 8391 54th Street North. The request includes a specific waiver to reduce the required side yard distance.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is reviewing a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
  • The subject property is located at 8391 54th Street North.
  • The property is currently zoned as Single-Family Residential (R-1).
  • The application includes a request for a waiver to side yard setback requirements.
  • The hearing is designated as quasi-judicial, meaning the council acts in a court-like capacity to apply existing law to specific facts.
  • The file number for this specific ADU request is ADU-2025-00005.
  • The City Council file number for this item is 25-3056.
  • The item was introduced on August 26, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a side yard setback waiver?
It is an exemption from the standard rule that requires buildings to be a specific distance away from the side property line.
What does 'quasi-judicial' mean in this context?
It means the City Council must base its decision on evidence and testimony presented during the hearing, similar to a judge in a court case, rather than making a purely political decision.

Why It Matters

This decision determines whether the property owners at 8391 54th Street North are legally permitted to construct an accessory dwelling unit that does not meet standard side yard requirements.

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location8391 54th Street North“Subject property address”Map →
personMichael Ciarleglio“Associate Planner presenting the case”Map →
personYusniel Eligio Medina“Property owner/applicant”Map →
personRachel Sosa“Property owner/applicant”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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