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ZBA23-0007 - Staff ReportCase No. ZBA23-0007 S T A F F R E P O R T February 10, 2023 CASE NO: ZBA23-0007 PROJECT: 2507 Florence Road - SEU Accessory Building forward of Principal Building EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: REQUEST DETAILS: Gary Chasteen, on behalf of Nathan Williams, is requesting approval of a Special Exception Use, per Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, Section 44.12(7) for permitting an accessory building forward of the principal building on the lot, on property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Brewerton Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, and located at 2507 Florence Road, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. The applicant is requesting approval of a Special Exception Use per Ordinance No. 480, as amended, Section 44.12(7) to allow an approximately 3,500 square foot accessory structure forward of the principal building (home) on the lot. The applicant proposes the structure be in the front yard due to difficulty of constructing a building in the rear yard due to the placement of the existing home. Placing a structure to the rear of the home would cause a significant number of trees to be removed. The owner would prefer not to remove rock planters that serve as erosion control measures on either side of the home. The structure would be screened from view from Florence Road by a large grove of trees. The proposed structure meets all other zoning standards for accessory structures, including setbacks, height, materials, etc. The structure would be setback approximately 50’ from the property boundary on the east side of the lot and would align with the adjacent property owners’ home at 2411 Florence Road. The structure would be partially screened from this neighbor by existing trees. ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a public hearing. 2) Consider approval of the requested Special Exception Use. ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B)Vicinity Map (C)Application (D)Supporting Information (E)Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses STAFF CONTACT: Reagan Rothenberger (817) 748-8602 Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195 Department of Planning & Development Services Case No. Attachment A ZBA23-0007 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER: Nathan Williams APPLICANT: Gary Chasteen PROPERTY SITUATION: 2507 Florence Road LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, Brewerton Addition LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential CURRENT ZONING: "SF-1A" – Single Family Residential District HISTORY: - The property was annexed in 1988. - The “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District zoning was placed on the property with the adoption of Ordinance No. 480 and the Official Zoning Map on September 19, 1989. - A Final Plat was filed for the property on November 16, 1989. - A Certificate of Occupancy was granted for an approximately 3,000 square foot primary structure on April 4, 1990. - A permit for a 2,500 square foot residential addition was granted on May 11, 1995. STAFF COMMENTS: 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. Case No. Attachment B ZBA23-0007 Page 1 VICINITY MAP Case No. Attachment C ZBA23-0007 Page 1 SEU APPLICATION Case No. Attachment D ZBA23-0007 Page 1 AERIAL PHOTO Case No. Attachment D ZBA23-0007 Page 2 SUPPORTING INFORMATION Case No. Attachment E ZBA23-0007 Page 1 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response Surrounding Property Owner Responses SPO # Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response 1 HAVERKAMP, ROGER B SF1-A 2407 FLORENCE RD 0.031448229 NR 2 WORSHAM, PATRICK A SF2 2555 FLORENCE RD 3.207434154 NR 3 BRAY, MELINDA SF1-A 2411 FLORENCE RD 3.154029988 NR 4 THORNTON, WILLIAM SF1-A 2504 HILLSIDE CT 0.26271312 NR 5 ALENCAR, JOAO SF1-A 2502 HILLSIDE CT 1.006281245 NR 6 ROZELL, STACY L SF1-A 2406 HILLSIDE CT 0.744594995 NR 7 KUENNEN, GERALD L SF1-A 2404 HILLSIDE CT 0.52479951 NR 8 GILL, GLENDA SUE SF1-A 2402 HILLSIDE CT 1.000447226 NR 9 CITY OF KELLER NR 10 SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL ISD NR 11 SUPERINTENDENT OF KELLER ISD NR 1000 WILLIAMS, NATHAN E SF1-A 2507 FLORENCE RD 3.802595865 U Notices Sent: Twelve (12) Responses Received: None (0)