Item 6 - Staff Report and ExhibitsCase No.
ZBA25-0005
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 9, 2025
CASE NO: ZBA25-0005
PROJECT: 430 Shady Oaks Dr. – SEUs for Domestic or Family Quarters and Setback
Reduction
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Christopher and Janet Schimek are requesting Special Exception Uses, per
Ordinance No. 480, as amended, Section 44.12 (1) for a domestic employee or family
quarters and Section 44.12 (6) for a reduction in the required setback for an
accessory structure on property described as Lot 22, Block 1, High Point Addition and
located at 430 Shady Oaks Dr., Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. Current Zoning:
“SF-1A” Single Family Residential District. SPIN Neighborhood #6.
REQUEST: The purpose of this request is to seek approval for Special Exception Uses to remodel
and expand an existing accessory building. The current structure is a 1,404-square-
foot metal barn that was previously converted into guest quarters. The proposed plan
calls for an expansion of the living quarters and the addition of porches on the east
and west side of the building. The total remodeled accessory structure is 2,554
square feet. The new accessory building will maintain the existing side yard setbacks
of approximately 18 feet 11 inches and 18 feet 9 inches, which encroaches into the
required 20-feet side yard setback.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of SEUs
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 B
ZBA24-0003 Page 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Christopher and Janet Schimek
PROPERTY SITUATION: 430 Shady Oaks Dr.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 2, Block 1, High Point Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District
HISTORY:
• The property was annexed in 1956 (Ordinance No. 054) 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 July 1997.
WATER & SEWER: The property is served by a 12” water line in Shady Oaks Dr. There is no
connection to a 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.
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,
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
Case No. Attachment B
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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
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Case No. Attachment C
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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 BERRIOS, RAFAEL G SF20A 707 EDWARD CT 0.03 NR
2 BACKLUND, MICHAEL A SF30 709 EDWARD CT 1.08 NR
3 WALL, CRAIG S SF30 713 EDWARD CT 0.69 NR
4 WARD, ROBERT J SF20A 722 EDWARD CT 0.07 NR
5 WAYLAND, MARCUS AG 427 SHADY OAKS DR 0.23 NR
6 MIMS, DAVID SF30 717 EDWARD CT 0.68 NR
7 HAHN, CHARLES SF20A 317 BLANCO CIR 0.58 NR
8 KENEFICK, TERRENCE SF20A 315 BLANCO CIR 0.05 NR
9 SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF CS 450 W SOUTHLAKE
BLVD 1.60
NR
10 SALES FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING SF20A 319 BLANCO CIR 0.50 NR
11 NORMAN, KYLE B SF20A 320 BLANCO CIR 0.51 NR
12 ZAPARA, STEPHANIE RPUD 330 SHADY OAKS DR 1.01 NR
13 PATEL, VEREAN RPUD 700 STACY DR 0.56 NR
14 PETTY, STEPHAN R RPUD 704 STACY DR 0.54 NR
15 BULLARD, COBY RPUD 716 STACY DR 0.00 NR
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16 RODRIGUEZ, LORNA RPUD 712 STACY DR 0.34 NR
17 REDDY, SUBBARAMI RPUD 708 STACY DR 0.45 NR
18 THE 2020 JIYA MADAN CHILDREN'S RPUD 320 SHADY OAKS DR 0.44 NR
19 BABU, VIJAYABALAN SF1-A 615 LOVE HENRY CT 1.92 NR
20 NELSON FAMILY TRUST SF20A 313 BLANCO CIR 0.46 NR
21 FINLEY, DAVID SF20A 305 BANDERA CT 0.66 NR
22 STEINER FAMILY TRUST SF20A 306 BANDERA CT 0.62 NR
23 ARMOND, STEVEN SF20A 710 EDWARD CT 0.50 NR
24 BAKER, CAROLYN SF20A 714 EDWARD CT 0.50 NR
25 COX, KEVIN E SF20A 718 EDWARD CT 0.74 NR
26 STENGLE, ERIC J SF20A 318 BLANCO CIR 0.46 NR
27 1709 SHADY OAKS SOUTHLAKE LLC RPUD 600 CRESCENT
HEIGHTS DR 7.47
NR
28 THE MADAN FAMILY TRUST RPUD 310 SHADY OAKS DR 1.10 NR
1000 SCHIMEK, CHRISTOPHER SF1-A 430 SHADY OAKS DR 3.22
Notices Sent: Twenty-eight (28)
Responses Received: No responses.
Case No. Attachment D
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SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION
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SUPPORTING EXHIBITS