Item 5 - Staff Report and ExhibitsCase No.
ZBA25-0004
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 17, 2025
CASE NO: ZBA25-0004
PROJECT: 703 Chaucer Ct – Variance for Setback
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Michael and Kate Douglas are requesting a Variance to Zoning Ord. No. 480, Section
14.5.d, as amended, requiring a rear yard of not less than 35’, provided that the lot is
fronting on a cul-de-sac, on property described as Lot 9, Block 2, Cambridge Place
Phase I and located at 703 Chaucer Ct, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. Current
Zoning: “SF-20A” Single Family Residential District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
REQUEST: The purpose of this request is to seek approval for a Variance to Ordinance No. 480,
as amended, Section 14.5.d requiring a rear yard of not less than 35’, provided that
the lot is fronting on a cul-de-sac, to add a cabana that will be attached to the principal
structure. The request is a reduction of the setback from 35’ to 20’ from the property
boundary. The existing pergola structure was constructed around 2003 (based on
aerial photography) and is approximately 25’ from the property line.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of Requests
ZBA ACTION: March 27, 2025; A motion was made to table (5-0) the case to the April 24, 2025
meeting.
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B)Vicinity Map
(C)Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
(D)Plans and Support Information
STAFF CONTACT: Cyndi Cheng (817) 748-8269
Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195
Department of Planning & Development Services
Case No. Attachment A
ZBA24-0009 Page 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Michael and Kate Douglas
PROPERTY SITUATION: 703 Chaucer Court
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 9, Block 2, Cambridge Place Phase I
LAND USE CATEGORY: Medium Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “SF-20A” Single Family Residential District
HISTORY:
• The property was annexed in 1956 (Ordinance No. 45).
• Final Plat (ZA95-123) for Cambridge Place was filed in May 1996.
• A building permit for new residential home was granted in February
1997.
• A pool permit was issued in 2002.
WATER & SEWER: The property is served by a 6” water line in Chaucer Ct. and a 6” sewer line to
the west of the property.
STAFF COMMENTS: The application and exhibits are provided in this Staff Report.
To authorize in specific cases variances from the terms of this ordinance as
will not be contrary to the public interest, where due to special conditions, a
literal enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance would result in
unnecessary hardship and where the spirit of the ordinance is observed and
substantial justice is done. A variance shall not be granted by the Board of
Adjustment except in accordance with the following:
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;
2) That literal interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance would
deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other
properties in the same district under the terms of this ordinance;
3) That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from
the actions of the applicant;
4) That granting of the variance requested will not confer on the
applicant any special privilege that is denied by this ordinance to
other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district.
Case No. Attachment B
ZBA25-0004 Page 2
Case No. Attachment C
ZBA25-0004 Page 1
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 DAVIDSON, LISA SF20A 701 MANCHESTER CT 0.29 NR
2 GP LAND 1 LTD SF20A 2050 MIRACLE POINTE
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0.03 NR
3 KINSLOW FAMILY TRUST SF20A 2054 MIRACLE POINTE
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0.39 O
4 MOORE, NEIL SF20A 703 MANCHESTER CT 0.10 NR
5 YING FAMILY TRUST SF20A 705 MANCHESTER CT 0.00 NR
6 SMITH, KARL N SF20A 701 CHAUCER CT 0.52 F
7 MCCONNELL, GREG SF20A 700 CHAUCER CT 0.37 NR
8 MEAGHER, EDWARD SF20A 2058 MIRACLE POINTE
DR
0.47 NR
9 MCBRIDE, DUSTIN SF20A 702 CHAUCER CT 0.33 NR
10 MCGREE, TARA SF20A 2101 MIRACLE POINTE
DR
0.68 NR
11 SANKARALINGAM, SUBRAMANIAN SF20A 2105 MIRACLE POINTE
DR
0.08 NR
12 GUMM, TRACY HEATHER JAFFER SF20A 704 CHAUCER CT 0.42 NR
13 JEFFREY AND DIANE EBERHART
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SF20A 705 CHAUCER CT 0.45 NR
14 CLERC, ALEXANDRE SF20A 2802 BROOKSHIRE DR 0.12 NR
15 CASEY, STEVEN SF20A 2800 BROOKSHIRE DR 0.34 NR
16 CHIN, DANIEL SF20A 706 CHAUCER CT 0.19 NR
17 CURRENT OWNER SF20A 707 CHAUCER CT 0.28 NR
18 CWIKLA, MAUREEN SF20A 707 MANCHESTER CT 0.66 NR
19 DAVIS,ANTHONYG SF20A 709 MANCHESTER CT 0.47 NR
20 SKIENDZIELEWSKI,JOHN A SF20A 711 MANCHESTER CT 0.45 NR
21 PABLEY, SANDEEP SF20A 713 MANCHESTER CT 0.46 NR
22 TARIO„SYED SF20A 715 MANCHESTER CT 0.45 NR
23 SUTILA, CRAIG SF20A 708 CHAUCER CT 0.46 NR
24 G &A HOLLAND LIVING TRUST SF20A 2804 BROOKSHIRE DR 0.51 NR
25 LUBER, RONALD W SF20A 2106 MIRACLE POINTE 0.46 NR
DR
26 BUSSMANN, MICHAEL SF20A 2109 MIRACLE POINTE 0.48 NR
DR
27 DURFEE, LAURA SF20A 700 MANCHESTER CT 0.55 NR
28 ALEE TRUST SF20A 2046 MIRACLE POINTE 0.67 NR
DR
1000 DOUGLAS FAMILY TRUST SF20A 703 CHAUCER CT 0.46
Notices Sent: Twenty-eight (28)
Responses Received: One (1) in Favor
Case No. Attachment C
ZBA25-0004 Page 2
Notification Response Form
ZBA25-0004: Direct questions and mail responses to:
Variance for 703 Chaucer Ct. City of Southlake
Planning & Development Services
Meeting Date: March 27, 2025 Notification Response
1400 Main St; Ste 310
Fill out: Southlake, TX 76092
Owner: Il(1N S to vY- -mil T"g Phone : (817) 748-8621
Address: 2-0 SAl Nl r rLd--e P6,'✓L bh' -6,
City, State, Zip Code: dbkvlo Ai1-1C /X 7(0M--
PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETED FORMS VIA MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERY
BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING.
Being the owner(s) of the property so noted above, are hereby
in favor of opposed to undecided about
(circle or underline one)
the proposed application referenced above.
Space for comments regarding your position:
Colicei'yi rn W 3 r-Gi -
Signature: �L Date:
Additional Signature: Date: 3 — " Z�
PrintedName(s): Oc4k I�Vr�/lr5`bl�/
Must be property owner(s). Otherwise contact the Planning Department. One form per property.
Phone Number (optional):
From:noreply@civicplus.com
To:Dennis Killough; Jennifer Crosby; Melissa Burnett; Wayne Powell; Ryan Firestone; Cyndi Cheng
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Planning & Zoning Case Input Form
Date:Tuesday, March 18, 2025 2:50:07 PM
Planning & Zoning Case Input Form
Project Name 703 Chaucer Court Variance
Planning & Zoning
Case Number
ZBA25-0004
Project Location 703 Chaucer Court
I am:In Favor
Comments /
Explanation
We are in favor of the variance requested by The Douglas Family
at 703 Chaucer Ct.
(Section Break)
First Name Susan
Last Name Smith
Address 701 Chaucer Ct, Southlake, TX 76092
Phone Number
(Optional)
8172471935
City Southlake
State TX
Zip 76092
Disclaimer
This form is to provide feedback on planning & zoning-related requests. Your
comments are placed in the related case file as a matter of public record and
forwarded to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council if action is
required by these bodies. Your submission of this form shall not be considered a
formal protest under Section 211.006(d) of the Texas Local Government Code
unless your signature is uploaded and submitted with this form.
***Please note any forms submitted after four P.M. on the meeting date may not
be recorded until the following business day.***
Disclaimer
Acknowledgment
Yes, I understand
Signature (For Formal
Protests)
Variance Notification Response Form.docx
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Case No. Attachment D
ZBA25-0004 Page 1
SUPPORTING EXHIBITS
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SERVICES
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
VARIANCE APPLICATION
1400 Main Street, Suite 310
Southlake, TX 76092
Phone. (817) 748-8621
ZBA CASE NO. FILING FEE: IL05.00
Location of Application: (address/legal description)
Owner: Applicant (if different than owner):
Address: C_�1C�►�LC��_ Address:
Telephone: ��c _ 3`�q_ L-�9 e, Telephone:
Email: Email:
State ttte SPECIFIC PROVISION of the mooning ordinance for which you arc requesting a
variance. (You may give the Section number and paragraph, OR you may DESCRIBE the
REGULATICN f REQUIREMENT.)
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Describe EXACTLY HOW, and TO WHAT EXTENT your request will DIFFER from the
REQUIREMENTS of the ordinance, as described ABOVE. (Use REVERSE, or additional sheets
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In order for your request to be granted, the concurring vote of four(A) members of the Board of
Adjustment voting in favor of the request shall be necessary.
In order for the Board members to vote in support of your application, you must prove several
things by your application.
Your application must clearly show that your property has UNIQUE CONDITIONS and
CIRCUMSTANCES which separate it from other typical properties with the same zoning; and
explain how these unique conditions and circumstances make it UNREASONABLE or UNFAIR
to apply the STANDARD ordinance requirements to YOUR property, unlike the way they are
applied to all other properties.
Describe the CONDITIONS and CIRCUMSTANCES which are UNIQUE to your property and
situation:
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Additionally, in order for the Board members to vote in support of your application it must be
shown that the unique conditions and circumstances which you have described are NOT the
result Of your own actions. (Actions taken by previous owners and actions taken by your agents
can be construed as "Your actions.")
Can you explain how the unique conditions and circumstances affecting your property came to
be, AN SHOW that they ARE NOT the res{uIt�of YOUR OWN ACTIONS:
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Furthermore, the Board must be satisfied that the variance you are requesting is the MINIMUM
deviation from the terms of the ordinance NECESSARY to OVERCOME the unique conditions
and circumstances which you have described.
Explain how your proposal is the MINIMUM manner by which the unique conditions and
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Also, the Board must be convinced that granting such a variance would not constitute an
UNFAIR GRANT OF SPECIAL PRIVILEGE to you, granting privileges that are otherwise denied
by the ordinance.
In other words, why would granting this variance be ONLY FAIR, and NOT MORE THAN FAIR,
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Finally, the Board must be certain your request is in harmony with the public welfare, and will
not in any way be injurious or detrimental to your neighbors and their property rights.
EXPIRATION OF GRANTED REQUEST.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RULES OF PROCEDURE, Section 7.1
Any special exception or variance granted or authorized by the Board shall authorize the
issuance of a building permit and/or a Certificate of Occupancy, as the case may be, for a
period of one year from the date of the favorable action of the Board unless said Board shall
have in its action approved a different period of time and has so shown such specific period of
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