Summary Sheet- DRC ITEM SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 1/27/2026  
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION
Agenda Item: 4B
ACTION: Request a Use Permit to allow two (2) required parking spaces within the front yard setback 
in the R1-6 zoning district for GLEASON CARPORT TO ADU CONVERSION, located at 201 East 
Fordham Drive. The applicant is Trevor Pan Architects, PLLC. (PL250324)
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact on City funds.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  GLEASON CARPORT TO ADU CONVERSION (PL250324) is a 
proposed project to convert an existing one (1) car carport into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). As a 
result, the property owner will locate their required parking spaces to the front driveway within the front 
yard building setback. The request includes the following:
ZUP250097 Use Permit to allow two (2) required parking spaces within the front yard setback.
ATTACHMENTS:    
1. DRC_STAFF REPORT_GLEASON CARPORT TO ADU CONVERSION_012726.DOCX
2. DRC_EXHIBITS_GLEASON CARPORT TO ADU CONVERSION_012726.PDF
STAFF CONTACT(S): Alexander Bosworth, Planner (480) 858-2394
Department Director: Jeff Tamulevich, Community Development Director  
Legal review by: N/A,
Prepared by: Alexander Bosworth, Planner
Reviewed by: Michelle Dahlke, Planner, Principal