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Date: August 18", 2025
To:
City of Southlake Planning & Zoning Commission
City of Southlake City Council
1400 Main Street
Southlake, TX 76092
Subject: Waiver Request— Flag Lot at 410 Shady Lane, Southlake, TX
Dear Commissioners and Councilmembers,
On behalf of the property owner, I respectfully submit this request for a waiver from the prohibition
on flag lots as outlined in Ordinance 483, Section 2.K. The proposed subdivision satisfies the waiver
conditions and represents the most appropriate subdivision solution for this property.
Ordinance Reference
Per Ordinance 483, Section 2.K, residential panhandle (flag) lots are generally not permitted.
However, the ordinance allows the approving authority to grant a waiver if one or more of the
following conditions are met:
a. Topographical, environmental preservation or other severe physical constraints prevent
conventional subdivision and the panhandle lot appears to be the best solution to subdivision of
lands;
b. The panhandle lot arrangement is a temporary one in which the panhandle will disappear and the
ultimate access will be provided by conventional means; and/or
c. The proposed lot(s) will not have an adverse effect upon surrounding properties.
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Basis for Waiver Request
1. No Adverse Impact
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The subject property is an existing unplatted lot. The proposed replat into a flag lot configuration will
not create adverse impacts on the surrounding properties.
2. Constraints of Conventional Subdivision
If subdivided conventionally, the lot would yield two elongated parcels (-110 ft x 450 ft each), which
would only barely satisfy the 100-foot minimum width requirement. This layout would be functionally
inefficient, visually awkward, and inconsistent with the overall planning goals of the area.
3. Best Solution for Site Conditions
The proposed lot layout offers a balanced and practical subdivision solution, preserving the
neighborhood's character and ensuring an aesthetically pleasing configuration. This satisfies the
intent of Ordinance 483, Section 2.K.1 and 2.K.2.
Based on the above, we believe the proposed subdivision meets the criteria set forth in Ordinance
483, Sections 2.K.1 and 2.K.2, and provides the best subdivision solution for the property with no
adverse impact on surrounding properties.
Accordingly, we respectfully request approval of this waiver to allow the proposed lot configuration.
Thank you for your consideration. We are available to provide additional documentation or answer
any questions.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashim Gajurel
Founder I CEO, Griha Designs & Engineering
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Date: August 29", 2025
To:
Planning & Development Services
1400 Main Street
Southlake, TX 76092
Re: Request for Waiver of Sidewalk Construction Requirement
Project address: 410 Shady Lane, Southlake, TX
Permit No: ZA25-0058
Dear Reviewing authority,
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On behalf of the property owner, we respectfully request a waiver from the sidewalk construction
requirement along our frontage at the address above along Shady Lane.
Shady Lane currently has no existing sidewalks along our property or the adjoining frontages.
Constructing a sidewalk at this time would create an isolated segment that does not connect to any
pedestrian network or destination. Installing a non -connecting sidewalk would provide little to no
public benefit while introducing additional pavement edges, maintenance needs, and potential
drainage conflicts along a largely unimproved street section.
Accordingly, we request that the City grant a waiver (or, alternatively, a deferral) of the sidewalk
requirement for this frontage at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashim Gajurel
Founder I CEO, Griha Designs & Engineering
ashim _grihadesigns.com 1 737-206-9472
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