ZBA23-0003 - Staff ReportCase No.
ZBA23-0003
S T A F F R E P O R T
February 10, 2023
CASE NO: ZBA23-0003
PROJECT: 3057 Loch Meadow Court – SEU for Setback Reduction and Variance to
Building Height for Accessory Structure
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY:
REQUEST:
On behalf of John Holbrook, Robert Leeper is requesting a Variance to Zoning
Ordinance No. 480, as amended, Section 34.2.(c), requiring that an accessory
building shall not exceed fourteen (14) feet in height, and Special Exception Use, Per
Ord. No. 480, as amended, Section 44.12(6) for reduction of the required setback for
a residential accessory structure on property described as Lot 14R2, Block 1, Loch
Meadow Estates, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, and
located at 3057 Loch Meadow Court, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas.
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a Special Exception Use to permit a
side yard setback of 10’ when 20’ is required, and a Variance to permit a height of
16.5’ when 14’ is permitted, for a residential detached garage proposed on the site.
The proposed structure will be approximately 435 square feet.
Accessory structures under 500 square feet in area are permitted to be placed as
close as 10’ to rear yard property lines when placed to the rear of the primary
structure. This structure is proposed to be placed in the side yard on the north side of
the subject property. It is therefore required to meet primary structure setbacks of 20’.
The structure is under 500 square feet, and is restricted to 14’ in height, measured
at the average height of the highest gable. The proposed structure is 16.5 in
height. The applicant contends that the proposed height would allow the design
to be more cohesive with the roof pitch of the existing home. Furthermore, the height
allows for the storage of a sprinter van, the primary use of this structure.
The proposed accessory structure will be built adjacent to Corps of Engineers land
and would not be immediately visible from adjacent residential properties. The
reduction for the setback is approximately 50% of the required setback. The proposed
height exceeds the maximum permitted height by approximately 14%.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a public hearing.
2) Consider approval of the requested Special Exception Use and Variance.
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B)Vicinity Map
(C)Applications
Department of Planning & Development Services
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(D)Support Information
(E)Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
STAFF CONTACT: Reagan Rothenberger (817) 748-8602
Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: John Holbrook
APPLICANT: Robert Leeper
PROPERTY SITUATION: 3057 Loch Meadow Court
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 14R2, Block 1, Loch Meadow Estates
LAND USE CATEGORY:
CURRENT ZONING:
Low Density Residential
"SF-1A" - Single Family Residential District
HISTORY: -The property was annexed into the City in 1988.
-A Plat Revision creating Loch Meadow Estates out of the South Lake Park
Addition, was approved by City Council on January 19, 1999.
-A Plat Revision for lots 14R1 and 14R2 was approved by City Council on
February 18, 2003.
- A permit for the current principal residence totaling approximately 8,100
square feet was issued March 5, 2007.
STAFF COMMENTS: The application and exhibits are provided in this Staff Report.
The findings necessary for the Board to approve a Special Exception Use 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.
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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Case No. Attachment C
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SEU & VARIANCE APPLICATION
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AERIAL PHOTO
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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
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Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1 U S A AG 3.171011162 NR
2 QUINN, DANIEL M SF20B 455 SOUTHLAKE PARK RD E 0.183456858 NR
3
JONES KRISTIN A AND DOUGLAS
B SF1-A 3056 LOCH MEADOW CT 0.811123579 NR
4 U S A AG 1.475922767 NR
5 IHLE, MICHAEL SF1-A 3052 LOCH MEADOW CT 0.416080243 NR
6 COZZENS, RANDY SF1-A 3053 LOCH MEADOW CT 1.140249064 NR
7 KUTTY, JAYKESH K SF1-A 3048 LOCH MEADOW CT 0.266041744 NR
8 RIEHL, BRIA SF1-A 3049 LOCH MEADOW CT 0.628793891 NR
9 KUNZ, BRANDON SF1-A 3044 LOCH MEADOW CT 1.042389859 NR
10 DICKENSON, TIFFANY N SF1-A 3045 LOCH MEADOW CT 1.086032825 NR
11 ZIEGLER, ROBERT J SF20B 450 SOUTHLAKE PARK RD E 1.453018484 NR
12 CITY OF GRAPEVINE NR
1000 HOLBROOK, SHERRI R SF1-A 3057 LOCH MEADOW CT 1.626762085 U
Notices Sent: Thirteen (13)
Responses Received: None (0)