Item 7 - Staff Report and ExhibitsCase No.
ZBA25-0007
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 17, 2025
CASE NO: ZBA25-0007
PROJECT: 1200 Stanhope Ct. – SEU for Accessory Building Setback Reduction
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Ken and Pam Ross are requesting a Special Exception Use per Zoning Ord. No. 480,
Section 44.12(6), as amended, for a reduction in the required setback from property
lines for a residential accessory building on property described as Lot 1, Block 1,
Stanhope Addition and located at 1200 Stanhope Ct., Southlake, Tarrant County,
Texas. Current Zoning: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District. SPIN
Neighborhood #4.
REQUEST: The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a Special Exception Use to reduce
the required side yard and rear yard setback for a residential accessory building over
500 square feet in the “SF-1A” zoning district. Because this is a corner lot, the side
yard setback adjacent to E Highland St is 40 ft. The property owners are planning to
build a 960 square foot detached garage 20 feet from the side yard property line and
26’ 4.5” from the rear property line.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of SEU
ZBA ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B)Vicinity Map
(C)Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
(D)Plans and Support Information
STAFF CONTACT: Ryan Firestone (817) 748-8127
Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195
Department of Planning & Development Services
Case No. Attachment A
ZBA25-0007 Page 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Ken and Pam Ross
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1200 Stanhope Ct.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, Stanhope Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District
HISTORY:
• The property was annexed in 1957 (Ordinance No. 082) and zoned
“SF-1A” with the adoption of Zoning Ordinance No. 480 in 1989.
• A building permit for a new residential home was granted in June
1999.
• A residential accessory structure permit was issued in June of 2010.
WATER & SEWER: The property is served by an 8” water line in Stanhope Ct. The site is
connected to the city sewer by a 4” sanitary sewer line.
STAFF COMMENTS: The application and exhibits are provided in this Staff Report.
The requirements for Special Exception Use Permit for a reduction in the
required setback from property lines for an accessory structure in Zoning Ord.
480, Section 44.12(6) 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 C
ZBA25-0007 Page 2
15 SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL ISD NR
1000 ROSS IRREVOCABLE TRUST SF1-A 1200 STANHOPE CT 1.02
Notices Sent: Sixteen (16)
Responses Received: Four (4) in favor and one (1) in opposition.
Case No. Attachment D
ZBA25-0007 Page 1
SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION
From: Ken Ross
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:49 PM
To: Ryan Firestone <RFirestone@ci.southlake.tx.us>
Subject: Fwd: Cover letter
Ryan, we thought a brief background about us and our request might be of interest, so we
would like to include this paragraph with the materials for your committee, if appropriate.
A little background:
My wife and I moved to Southlake in 2003 to start a new business, which is still operating
today. We purchased a house and made Southlake our home. We own our house on
Stanhope, and my 19,500 sqft. office building located at 2325 Dean Way here in
Southlake. We purchased our home on Stanhope Ct. last June in order to size down a bit
and needing an elevator to access the second floor as we are now in our early
seventies. The property is very accessible which will accommodate our needs as we
continue to age. However, the garage space is smaller than newer properties, as was
common when the house was built. We would like to add a single car garage to park my
pickup in and add some storage. That will give us a bit more room for our other vehicles,
and give us the space to access our cars if and when we must use a walker or
wheelchair. My wife had a severe fall several years ago and crushed her left foot. We
realized during her 6 month recovery how important handicap accessible access is when
entering and exiting your vehicle. We would appreciate any consideration you could give us
in allowing the construction of this extra garage. Thank you,
Ken & Pam Ross