Item 7 - ZBA22-0017 - Staff ReportCase No.
ZBA22-0017
S T A F F R E P O R T November 4, 2022
CASE NO: ZBA22-0017 PROJECT: 4021 Hilltop Drive – SEU for Setback Reduction EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On behalf of Nicholas Carter, Robert Leeper is requesting a Special Exception Use,
per Ord. No. 480, as amended, Section 44.12(6) for a reduction in the required setback from property lines for a residential accessory building, to be located at Lot
14, Hilltop Acres Addition, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, and located at 4021 Hilltop Drive, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. REQUEST: The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a Special Exception Use to permit a rear yard setback of approximately 10’ when 40’ is required for a residential detached garage proposed on the site.
The applicant contends that the location of existing improvements and topographical issues necessitate the location of the structure. The reduction for the setback is
approximately 75% of the required setback. The proposed structure will be approximately 1,200 square feet and approximately 16’
in height. ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a public hearing. 2) Consider approval of the requested Variances. ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map
(C) Application (D) Support Information (E) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses STAFF CONTACT: Reagan Rothenberger (817) 748-8602 Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Department of Planning & Development Services
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER: Nicholas Christopher APPLICANT: Robert Leeper PROPERTY SITUATION: 4021 Hilltop Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 14, Hilltop Acres Addition LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential CURRENT ZONING: SF-1A - Single Family Residential District
HISTORY: - The property was annexed into the City in 1965. - A Plat Showing for the Hilltop Acres Addition was approved by City Council on April 6, 1978. - A permit for the current principal residence totaling approximately 4,224
square feet was issued October 25, 2005. - A Plat Revision for the property was approved by City Council on September 20, 2022. The plat has not been filed as of November 4, 2022.
STAFF COMMENTS: The application and exhibits are provided in this Staff Report.
The findings necessary for the Board to approve a Special Exception Use Permit are below: 1) No special exception shall be granted unless the Board finds that the requested exception is specifically permitted by the zoning ordinance;
2) That the location of the proposed activities and improvements is clearly defined on the concept plan or plot plan, and 3) That the special exception is wholly compatible with the use and
permitted development of adjacent properties either as filed or subject to such limitations and requirements as the board deems to be necessary to protect adjacent properties.
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Case No. Attachment C
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SEU APPLICATION
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AERIAL PHOTO
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STREET VIEW
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SUPPORT INFORMATION
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
SPO# Owner Zoning Property Address Acreage Response
1 WINDHAM, PAMELA R SF1-A 3400 HILLSIDE DR 0.640154383 NR
2 U S A AG 1.52497447 NR
3 THOMAS, TOBY D SF1-A 4041 HILLTOP DR 1.245459829 NR
4 HOLCOMB, STEVEN J SF1-A 3450 HILLSIDE DR 0.132574524 NR
5 TAYLOR, SPENCER SF1-A 3360 HILLSIDE DR 1.337887524 NR
6 ROBERTS, DAVID SF1-A 3370 CRESCENT DR 0.353349322 NR
7 DOW, ROBERT EARL SF1-A 3154 HILLTOP DR 1.348350431 NR
8 ORFIELD, JOHN E SF1-A 3171 BRIAR LN 0.944123872 NR
9 REISSLER, RICHARD SF1-A 3320 CRESCENT DR 1.075544691 NR
10 UNRUH, RANDALL SF1-A 3191 HILLTOP DR 1.187223648 NR
11 HEO, JONGYUN SF1-A 3250 CRESCENT DR 1.087285652 NR
12 BLYTHE, JERRY W SF1-A 3151 BRIAR LN 0.311448526 NR
13 HOLMANS, CHARLES F SF1-A 3151 HILLTOP DR 0.294900986 NR
14 BROWN, WILLIAM S SF1-A 3170 BRIAR LN 1.455177249 NR
15 FELDOTTO, CAROL SF1-A 3240 CRESCENT DR 1.78533964 NR
16 LACKEY, CASSIDY L SF1-A 3255 CRESCENT DR 1.550702637 NR
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CHAD AND CHRISTINE
DOELLINGER SF1-A 3225 CRESCENT DR 1.041465111 NR
1000 CARTER, NICHOLAS SF1-A 4021 HILLTOP DR 1.136583697 U
Notices Sent: Eighteen (18)
Responses Received: None (0)