Item 7 - ZBA23-0019 Staff ReportCase No.
ZBA23-0019
S T A F F R E P O R T
August 18, 2023
CASE NO: ZBA23-0019
PROJECT: 128 Vermilion Court – SEU for an Accessory Building Greater than the Size
Permitted
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: On behalf of James Brown, Thomas Powell from Wood Bend Homes is requesting
approval of a Special Exception Use per Ordinance No. 480, Section 44.12(2) for an
accessory structure of a size or aggregate size greater than the size permitted on
property described Lot 8, Block 1, Vermilion Addition, an addition to the City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, and located at 128 Vermilion Court, Southlake,
Tarrant County, Texas.
REQUEST: The purpose of this request is a Special Exception Use to permit an aggregate total of
1,490 square feet of accessory building area, exceeding the maximum square footage
of 3% or 1,300 square feet.
There is an existing pool cabana on site of approximately 210 square feet. The
proposed detached garage will be approximately 1,280 square feet, therefore bringing
the total square footage to 1,490. This will exceed the permitted maximum square
footage of permitted accessory building area of 1,300 square feet by 190 square feet,
or approximately 14%.
The building meets all other zoning requirements. The building will be approximately
16’ in height and will have generous side and rear yard setbacks.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a public hearing.
2)Consider approval of the requested SEU.
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
Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195
Department of Planning & Development Services
Attachment B Case No.
ZBA23-0019 Page 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: James Brown
APPLICANT: Thomas Powell
PROPERTY SITUATION: 128 Vermilion Court
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 8, Block 1, Vermilion Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: SF-1A - Single Family Residential District
HISTORY: -The property was annexed into the City in 1957.
-A Final Plat for the Vermillion Addition was filed on January 29, 2003.
-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 4,800
square feet was issued February 11, 2005.
-A permit for the existing pool cabana was issued on July 1, 2015.
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.
Attachment B Case No.
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Attachment C Case No.
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SEU APPLICATION
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AERIAL PHOTO
STREET VIEW
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PLANS
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Attachment E
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
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Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1 SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF CS 3045 JOHNSON RD 1.627055811 NR
2 KELLER, ISD CS 3095 JOHNSON RD 1.259745831 NR
3
BEEMAN AND KARPATI FAMILY
LIVI SF1-A 127 VERMILION CT 0.613669538 NR
4
GARY AND FRANCES JONES
REVOCAB SF1-A 201 HARRELL DR 0.898655883 NR
5 SANDLIN, MOLLY SF1-A 123 VERMILION CT 0.40590636 NR
6 CARDONA, EDGAR SF1-A 124 VERMILION CT 1.016652103 NR
7 CASTLEBERRY, JANINE SF1-A 151 HARRELL DR 0.488894879 NR
8
SEAN AND LINDSAY ANTONIELLO
RE SF1-A 120 VERMILION CT 0.31357685 NR
9 DONOVAN, ANDREW SF1-A 119 VERMILION CT 0.02065305 NR
10 TANDON, NIDHI AG 2955 W SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.417011457 NR
11 DOUGLASS, GERALD AG 2945 W SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.345815843 NR
12 JUSTICE, RUSSELL D SF1-A 141 HARRELL DR 1.552697079 NR
1000 BROWN, JAMES SF1-A 128 VERMILION CT 1.000254996 U
Thirteen (13) Notices Sent:
Responses Received:
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