Item 6 - Staff Report and ExhibitsCase No.
ZBA25-0006
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 17, 2025
CASE NO: ZBA25-0006
PROJECT: 1900 N. Carroll Ave. – Variances to Setbacks and Lot Coverage EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Sofia Fultz is requesting approval of variances to Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Sec.
9.5.b requiring a front yard of not less than 40 feet, Sec. 9.5.c requiring a side
yard of not less than 25 feet, Sec. 9.5.d requiring a rear yard of not less than 40
feet, and Sec. 9.5.e requiring the maximum lot coverage to not exceed 10% of
the lot area, on property described as Tract 2B01, A.H. Chivers Survey Abstract
No. 299, and located at 1900 N. Carroll Ave, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas.
Current Zoning: “AG” Agriculture District. SPIN Neighborhood #3.
DETAILS: This property is a 0.253 acre unplatted tract located on the west side of Carroll
Ave. The purpose of this request is to seek approval for variances to allow side,
rear, and front yard setback reductions and to allow an increase in maximum lot
coverage for the purpose of remodeling and improving the existing house,
including enclosing the existing front porch space and adding covered outdoor
patio space.
The home was constructed in 1945, and the property was annexed into the city
in 1957. The tract was zoned “AG” Agricultural District with the passage of Zoning
Ordinance No. 261 and with the adoption of the current Zoning Ordinance No.
480 and the Official Zoning Map. However, due to the size and dimensions of the
tract, there is no buildable area on the property that would meet the setback and
lot coverage requirements of the “AG” district. The existing home is a legal, non-
conforming structure.
The applicant is requesting the following variances:
- Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Sec. 9.5.c requires a side yard of not less than
25 feet; the applicant is requesting a side yard of 5 feet along the northern
property line as exists with the current structure.
- Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Sec. 9.5.d requires a rear yard of not less than
40 feet; the applicant is requesting a rear yard of 15 feet as exists with the
current structure. The applicant is requesting to construct an attached
covered patio that is in alignment with the westernmost (rear) wall of the
home.
- Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Sec. 9.5.e permits a maximum lot coverage of
10%; the applicant is seeking an increase to approximately 15%. The lot
coverage of the existing structure is approximately 12.7% and the requested
increase is due to the conversion of the covered porch on the front of the
house to enclosed conditioned space.
Department of Planning & Development Services
Case No.
ZBA25-0006
- Informational Comment: Public notification included a variance to Zoning
Ordinance No. 480, Sec. 9.5b which requires a front yard of not less than 40
feet. The current front porch, which the applicant proposes to enclose as
conditioned space, is approximately 45 feet from the existing property line.
As such, a variance for the front yard setback is not required.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of Variances
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
(D) Supporting Exhibits
STAFF CONTACT: Cyndi Cheng (817) 748-8269
Jenny Crosby (817) 748-8195
Case No. Attachment A
ZBA25-0006 Page 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Michael Moore
APPLICANT: Sofia Fultz
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1900 North Carroll Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 2B01, Absolom H Chivers Survey; A 299
LAND USE CATEGORY: Medium Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “AG” Agriculture
HISTORY: The existing home was constructed in 1945. (Source: TAD).
The property was annexed into the City in 1957 and given the “AG”
Agricultural District zoning designation. (Ordinance No. 81)
The property was zoned “AG” Agricultural District with the adoption of
Zoning Ordinance No. 261.
March 13, 2025; a motion was made to deny (4-0) the ZBA case for
variances. (ZA25-0002).
UTILITIES: There is an existing 12” water line and a 6” sanitary sewer line adjacent
to the property. Both run along Carroll Ave.
STAFF COMMENTS: 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
ZBA25-0006 Page 1
Case No. Attachment C
ZBA25-0006 Page 1
SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
SPO # Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1 SCOTT, DONALD SF1-A 1045 CARROLL
MEADOWS CT 0.86 NR
2 HAYNES, LARRY S SF1-A 2079 N CARROLL AVE 0.05 NR
3 LIU, JIN SF1-A 1106 DEL MAR DR 0.33 NR
4 CHANDRAN, RAMESH SF1-A 1035 CARROLL
MEADOWS CT 0.22 NR
5 FURNISS, MARK AG 1100 PRIMROSE LN 0.41 NR
6 KNAPP, DEWITT L SF1-A 1105 DEL MAR DR 0.00 NR
7 MARANAN, BERNADETTE SF1-A 1101 DEL MAR DR 0.72 NR
8 PACE, JUSTIN SF30 1090 PRIMROSE LN 0.39 NR
9 FURNISS, MARK AG 0.20 NR
10 SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF ECZ 1116 LAKE CARILLON
LN 0.06 NR
11 CARILLON HOME OWNERS
ASSOCIATI ECZ 1081 PRIMROSE LN 0.06 NR
12 PATEL, NIMESH ECZ 1028 DELACROIX DR 0.13 NR
13 AGREN, JOSH SF1-A 1040 CARROLL
MEADOWS CT 0.99 NR
14 NGUYEN, ASHLEY SF1-A 1100 BAY MEADOWS
DR 1.01 NR
15 SUNSET SHORES LIVING TRUST SF1-A 1030 CARROLL
MEADOWS CT 1.02 NR
16 SAYERS, BRENDAN ECZ 1129 SAVOY LN 0.36 NR