ZBA21-0017Case No.
ZBA21-0017
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 7, 2021
CASE NO: ZBA21-0017
PROJECT: 4488 Soda Ridge Variance to Minimum Side Yard Setback
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: On behalf of Trevor Stitt, Black Door Renovation is requesting approval of a
Variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, Section 11.5.c requiring a
side yard of not less than 20’ on property described as Lots 9 and 13, Block B,
Lakewood Ridge Addition (recently platted as Lot 9R, Block B, Lakewood Ridge
Addition), an addition to the City of Southlake, Denton County, Texas and located
at 4488 Soda Ridge Rd. and 4489 N. White Chapel Blvd., Southlake, Texas.
Current Zoning: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District.
REQUEST: The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a Variance to Zoning Ordinance
No. 480, as amended, Section 11.5.c requiring a side yard of not less than 20’ to
allow the existing home and proposed additions as shown on the plot plan. The
home appears to have been under construction or constructed before the property
was annexed into the City in 1988. The existing home was constructed
approximately 12’ from the north property line. Two additions to the principal
residence are proposed. One addition is to the south side of the existing home with
a proposed side yard setback of approximately 15’ (5’ encroachment). A covered
patio is proposed to be added to the rear of the home with a setback of
approximately 17’ (3’ encroachment) from the north property line.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a public hearing
1) Consider approval of a Variance
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Variance Application
(D) Plans and Support Information
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
STAFF CONTACT: Richard Schell (817) 748-8602
Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Trevor Stitt
APPLICANT: Black Door Renovation
PROPERTY SITUATION: 4488 Soda Ridge Rd. and 4489 N. White Chapel Blvd.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 9R, Block B, Lakewood Ridge Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District.
HISTORY: The following is the history of the property to the best of our knowledge
and belief:
- A plat for Lakewood Ridge Addition was filed in 1977.
- The existing home on the property was built in 1988 (Source: DCAD).
- The property was annexed into the City in 1988 and given the “AG”
Agricultural District zoning designation.
- The property was given the “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District
zoning designation with the adoption of Ord. No. 480 September 5, 1989.
- A Plat Revision (ZA21-0001) for Lot 9R, Block B, Lakewood Ridge
Addition to combine Lots 9 and 13, Block B, Lakewood Ridge Addition
was approved on February 23, 2021 and filed April 26, 2021.
UTILITIES: A 12” water line exists in N. White Chapel Blvd. and an 8” water line
exists in Soda Ridge Rd. to serve the property. City sewer is not
available to the property. The existing home uses a septic system.
DRAINAGE: An existing pond divides the property. Drainage from the east and west
portions of the property is to the pond.
STAFF COMMENTS: The Board may grant a variance from the literal enforcement of the
zoning ordinance:
a. Where the spirit of the ordinance is observed and substantial
justice is done;
b. Where the Board finds that granting the variance will not be
contrary to the public interest, and;
c. Where, due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the
provisions of this ordinance would result in “unnecessary
hardship.”
A hardship is considered “unnecessary” where the applicant
demonstrates:
1. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are
peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are
not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same
district;
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2. That the literal interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance
deprives the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other
properties in the same district;
3. That the special conditions and circumstances that exist are not
the result of the actions of the applicant;
4. That the granting of this variance does not confer on the
applicant any special privilege that is denied by the zoning
ordinance to other lands, structures or buildings in the same
district;
5. That the reasons stated in the application justify granting the
variance and that the variance will be the minimum necessary to
make possible the reasonable use of the land, building or
structure, and
6. That the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the
general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and will not
be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the
public welfare.
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AERIAL PHOTO
STREET VIEW
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PLOT PLAN
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RENDERINGS
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EXISTING FLOOR PLAN
PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS
SPO # Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1 FLEPS, JOHN J & PETRONELLA M SF1-A 156 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 5.56 NR
2 FLEPS, JOHN J & PETRONELLA M SF1-A 174 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 4.70 NR
3 FULP, ORVILLE D SF1-A 188 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 2.34 NR
4 WHITE, PHILIP S & KIMBERLY S SF1-A 115 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 3.24 NR
5 CERAMI, DAVID L & LORI SF1-A 111 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 1.20 NR
6 VIOLA, FRANK J JR & CHRISTINE SF1-A 192 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 1.68 NR
7 JONES, TAMMY & JAMES SF1-A 189 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 1.92 NR
8 ANDERSON, RICHARD J SF1-A
4553 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD 2.63 NR
9 SPARKS, MONTY E & GAIL K SF1-A 4520 SODA RIDGE RD 1.15 NR
10 CATALDO, CHARLES C SF1-A 4525 SODA RIDGE RD 1.55 NR
11
MAGETO, YOLANDA N & SALMON,
MICHAE A SF1-A 4506 SODA RIDGE RD 1.16 NR
12 MARANATHA INV LTD SF1-A 239 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 1.57 NR
13 MARANATHA INV LTD SF1-A 237 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 1.47 NR
14 EMERY, MARTIN & MINDY K SF1-A 4527 N WHITE CHAPEL 1.32 NR
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SPO # Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
BLVD
15 SYNHORST, JADE & NICKI SF1-A 225 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 2.02 NR
16 HYE, PIETER & MARILYN SF1-A 4522 SADDLE RIDGE RD 1.38 NR
17 CARNEY, TOM P SF1-A 4492 SODA RIDGE RD 1.52 NR
18 BABARIA, MANU SF1-A 4491 SODA RIDGE RD 1.72 NR
19
STITT, BRANDON T & JENNIFER L
TRS STITT FAMILY LIVING TRUST SF1-A
4489 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD 0.15 NR
20
STITT, BRANDON T & JENNIFER L
TRS STITT FAMILY LIVING TRUST SF1-A 4488 SODA RIDGE RD 1.44 NR
21 MARANATHA INV LTD SF1-A 4493 SADDLE RIDGE RD 1.50 NR
22 GPLM LLC SF1-A 4490 SADDLE RIDGE RD 1.49 NR
23 THOMAS, DAVID F SF1-A 4429 SADDLE RIDGE RD 2.38 NR
24 PRESTON, MICHAEL R & JOAN M SF1-A 4428 SADDLE RIDGE RD 1.54 NR
25 ESCOBEDO, ALBERTO G SF1-A 4426 SODA RIDGE RD 1.68 O
26 KOLTER, THOMAS & NANCY NICOL SF1-A 4427 SODA RIDGE RD 1.46 O
27 KOLTER, THOMAS & NANCY NICOL SF1-A 4429 SODA RIDGE RD 0.11 O
28 HURST, EDWARD SF1-A 4382 SODA RIDGE RD 1.73 NR
29
FELDMAN, MATTHEW W & LINDA
T SF1-A 4383 SODA RIDGE RD 1.96 O
30 THOMAS, DAVID F SF1-A 4321 SADDLE RIDGE RD 2.39 NR
31
PERSINGER, GLENDA G & THOMAS
C SF1-A 4322 SODA RIDGE RD 1.75 NR
32
DENNINGTON, JAMES A W/LIFE
ESTATE & KRISTINA M W/ LIFE
ESTATE ETAL SF1-A 4323 SODA RIDGE RD 1.04 NR
33 MULHOLLAND, RAY D & JENIFER K SF1-A 4380 SADDLE RIDGE RD 3.02 NR
34 MARANATHA INV LTD SF1-A 238 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 1.85 NR
35 LEHMAN, ROGER & SONDRA SF1-A 224 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 1.98 NR
36 NAUGHTON, AMY L & BRIAN J SF1-A 198 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 1.57 NR
37 NORRIS, ALAN J & DONNA J SF1-A 120 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 1.58 NR
38 FERRAN, FRANK O SF1-A 122 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 2.53 NR
39 FLEPS, JOHN J & PETRONELLA M SF1-A 134 SAM BASS RIDGE RD 2.52 NR
40
WILSON, MURRELL & SALLY B TRS
WILSON FAMILY TRUST SF1-A
4721 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD 3.23 NR
41 FLYNT, JASON & LINDSAY SF1-A
4440 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD 1.90 NR
42 SADDLEBACK ACRES LP SF1-A
4490 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD 0.29 NR
43 SHOWTIME FARMS INC AG
4500 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD 9.42 NR
44 LEGACY LIMITED, LLC RE5 300 W BOB JONES RD 10.60 NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Forty-four (44)
Responses Received: Three (3) - Attached
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