Item 6 - Staff Report and ExhibitsCase No.
ZBA25-0001
S T A F F R E P O R T
February 21, 2025
CASE NO: ZBA25-0001
PROJECT: 1901 E. Highland Street – SEU for Domestic Employee or Family Quarters
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Thomas and Susan Chevins are requesting a Special Exception Use, Per Ord. No.
480, as amended, Section 44.12(1) for a Domestic Employee or Family Quarters, on
property described as Lot 6, T. Mahan No. 1049 Addition and located 1901 E.
Highland Street, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. Current Zoning: “AG” Agriculture
District. SPIN Neighborhood #4.
REQUEST: The purpose of this request is to seek approval for a Special Exception Use for a
Domestic Employee or Family Quarters in a separate one-story accessory building.
The property owners are planning to remodel and expand an existing detached casita
to include living quarters. The existing casita is approximately 1,515 SF and the
addition is 930 SF (including covered outdoor living area). The structure is currently
approximately 13’ 4” in height and the remodel/addition will not increase the height.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of Requests
ZBA ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
(D) Support Information
STAFF CONTACT: Cyndi Cheng (817) 748-8269
Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195
Department of Planning & Development Services
Case No. Attachment A
ZBA25-0001 Page 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Thomas and Susan Chevins
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1901 E. Highland Street
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 6, T. Mahan No. 1049 Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “AG” Agriculture
HISTORY:
• A single-family residence was constructed on the property in 1955
(Source: Tarrant Appraisal District).
• The property was annexed into the City in 1956 and given the “AG”
Agricultural District zoning designation.
• A variance for a 19 ft. side yard setback along the west property line to
accomodate the construction of a new house was granted August
2018. (ZBA18-004)
• A Plat Showing for the property was approved in January 2019.
(ZA19-0002)
• A new house was completed in August 2019 (NRES18-00095)
WATER & SEWER: The property is served by a 6” water line in E. Highland St. and a 12” sewer
line to the west of the property. All utilities for the family quarters must be on
the same meter as the principal dwelling.
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 requirements for a Special Exception Use Permit for servants or family
quarters in Zoning Ord. 480, Section 44.12(1) are below:
The requirements for Special Exception Use Permit for domestic employee or
family quarters in Zoning Ord. 480, Section 44.12(1) are below:
a) Domestic employee or family quarters, which are not otherwise
permitted as an accessory use under Section 34.1 of this ordinance,
are permitted in districts zoned AG, RE-5, RE-7, RCS, SF1-A, SF1-B,
Case No. Attachment A
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SF-2, SF-30, and approved single family residential uses in the DT
zone.
b) Domestic employee or family quarters are only for residents employed
on the premises or family members of the owner of the premises and
shall not be rented or otherwise used as a separate domicile.
c) The quarters shall be accessory to and subordinate to the principal
single-family use and structure except that the gross inhabitable floor
area shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet in districts
zoned SF-30 and shall not be counted toward the sum total of
accessory building area, but shall be counted toward the maximum
permitted lot coverage.
d) All utilities must be on the same meter as the principal dwelling.
e) A separate septic system from the principal dwelling is required if the
quarters are housed other than in the principal dwelling and cannot be
accommodated by the existing system.
Case No. Attachment B
ZBA25-0001 Page 1
Case No. Attachment C
ZBA25-0001 Page 1
SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
SPO
#
Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1 ROSS IRREVOCABLE TRUST SF1-A 1200 STANHOPE CT 0.68 NR
2 ANDRE, DON F SF1-A 1780 E HIGHLAND ST 0.41 NR
3 NWOKO, CHUKWUKA SF1-A 1205 STANHOPE CT 0.06 NR
4 MOORE, JOSEPH G AG 1911 E HIGHLAND ST 0.90 NR
5 CURRENT OWNER SF2 1961 E HIGHLAND ST 1.98 NR
6 CARROLL, ISD SP1
1800 E KIRKWOOD
BLVD 3.80 NR
7 HARBOUR, TED SF1-A 1215 STANHOPE CT 0.97 NR
8 COOK, STEVEN E SF1-A 1981 E HIGHLAND ST 1.42 NR
9 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE TZD 932 GLEN LAKE DR 9.61 NR
10 TOWNSEND LIVING TRUST SF1-A 1210 STANHOPE CT 1.00 NR
11 KRONE, MICHAEL SF1-A 1205 ANDRE CT 1.05 NR
12 CAMERON, SCOTT EUGENE SF1-A 1776 E HIGHLAND ST 0.80 NR
13 SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL ISD NR
1000 POSITANO LIVING TRUST AG 1901 E HIGHLAND ST 1.77
Notices Sent: Thirteen (13)
Responses Received: None
Case No. Attachment D
ZBA25-0001 Page 1
SUPPORTING EXHIBITS
SOUTHLAKE
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION
1400 Main Street, Suite 310
Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: (817) 748-8621
ZBA CASE NO., FEE: $305.00
Location of Application: (addressllegal description)
Owner: � Applicant(if different than owner):
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Address:\ct 1 �1Gµ� Address:
Telephone: Telephone:
Email":
*Email should only be provided if you consent to your email becoming part of public record
SEU Permit Requested: (Circle#of Request per Section 44.12)
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Domestic Employee or Family Quartgrg,, #2)Accessory Building 3 Size Permitted #3) In-Home ❑ayeare
#4) In-Home Swimming Lessons #5) Non-Commercial Antennas and Satellite Dishes > Height Permitted
#6) Setback Reduction for Residential Accessory Building or Structure #7) Accessory Building Located
Forward of the Principal Building on the Lot
Reason for Application:
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