Item 6 - 2848 Brookwood LnCase No.
ZBA26-0002
S T A F F R E P O R T
February 20, 2026
CASE NO: ZBA26-0002
PROJECT: 2848 Brookwood Lane – Special Exception Use for an Accessory Building
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Brett Horton is requesting a Special Exception Use per Zoning Ord. No. 480, as
amended, Section 44.12(2), for an accessory structure of a size greater than
permitted and Section 44.12(6), for a reduction in the required setback for a
residential accessory building on the property described as Tract 8Q, John L.
Whitman Survey Abstract No. 1593 and located at 2848 Brookwood Lane, 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 for a Special Exception Use (SEU) for
an approximately 550-square-foot covered patio addition to an existing garage. The
existing garage is approximately 622 square feet, for a combined total size of 1,172
square feet. The current setback of the accessory structure is 25.5 feet from the rear
yard. The covered patio is architecturally cohesive with the existing garage roof.
Accessory structures exceeding 500 square feet are required to comply with principal
building setbacks, including the required 40-foot rear yard setback in this zoning
district. Although the original garage is presumed to have been constructed prior to
adoption of the 40-foot rear setback requirement, any addition or expansion to the
structure must comply with current setback standards.
The maximum cumulative area of accessory buildings permitted on this property is
1,050 square feet (3 percent of the lot area). A 499.56-square-foot metal accessory
building currently exists on the site. With the requested covered patio addition, the
cumulative accessory building area is 1,671.56 square feet, which exceeds the
maximum permitted.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of a SEU
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
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Brett Horton
APPLICANT: Same as Owner
PROPERTY SITUATION: 2848 Brookwood Lane
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 8Q, John L. Whitman Survey Abstract No. 1593
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District
HISTORY: The property was annexed to the city in 1968.
A residential addition permit was issued January 12, 2012 for a screen room.
A residential accessory building permit was issued May 20, 2022 for a boat
garage.
UTILITIES: There is an 8-inch water line and a 6-inch sewer line along Brookwood Lane.
STAFF COMMENTS: The application and exhibits are provided in this Staff Report.
The findings necessary for the Board to approve a Special Exception Use 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 construction of
accessory buildings or structures of a size or aggregate size greater than that
permitted under the accessory building requirements of the zoning district of
the property in Zoning Ord. 480, Section 44.12(2) are below:
The construction of accessory buildings or structures of a size or aggregate
size greater than that permitted under the accessory building requirements of
the zoning district of the property based on the following review criteria:
a. Compatibility of the materials proposed with the principal
structures and the surrounding properties;
b. Purpose of the accessory structure;
Case No. Attachment A
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c. Consistency of architectural style including roof structure;
d. Setback from adjoining properties and location on the subject
property.
(As amended by Ordinance 480-QQQ)
A Special Exception Use Permit for a reduction in the required setback from
property lines for a residential accessory building or structure is required, in
accordance to Zoning Ord. 480, Section 44.12 (6).
Case No. Attachment A
ZBA26-0002 Page 3
Case No. Attachment B
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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 DOWD, DAVID SF1-A 2900 HILLCASTLE LN 0.72 NR
2 SCHUETZ, TIMOTHY FRANK SF1-A 2845 HILLCASTLE LN 0.80 F
3 RUSSELL, DAVID G SF1-A 2745 RAINTREE DR 0.69 NR
4 WALSH REAL ESTATE IRREVOCABLE SF1-A 0.11 NR
5 SHEIKH, HASSAN SF1-A 2850 BROOKWOOD
LN 0.81
NR
6 GESLANI, GIOVANNI SF1-A 2735 RAINTREE DR 0.88 F
7 WALSH REAL ESTATE IRREVOCABLE SF1-A 0.14 NR
8 CURRENT OWNER SF1-A 2725 RAINTREE DR 0.23 NR
9 ITZLA, KIM L SF1-A 2849 BROOKWOOD
LN 0.68
NR
10 HASSAN, SYED SF1-A 2851 BROOKWOOD
LN 0.54
NR
11 JASTY, PRASANTHI SF1-A 839 SIMMONS CT 1.01 NR
12 PONGRATZ, JUERGEN SF1-A 841 SIMMONS CT 1.05 NR
13 GALANOS, MARK SF1-A 2800 HILLCASTLE LN 0.83 NR
14 HUBBARD, VONNA R SF1-A 2740 RAINTREE DR 1.04 NR
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15 FARQUHAR, KAREN L SF1-A 2721 RAINTREE DR 1.05 NR
16 WALSH REAL ESTATE IRREVOCABLE SF1-A 2904 BROOKWOOD
LN 0.24
NR
17 WRIGHT, RODNEY SF1-A 2820 HILLCASTLE LN 0.82 NR
18 SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL ISD NR
19 SUPERINTENDENT OF GRAPEVINE
COLLEYVILLE ISD
NR
20 SUPERINTENDENT OF NORTHWEST
ISD
NR
21 SUPERINTENDENT OF KELLER ISD NR
1000 HORTON, BRETT SF1-A 2848 BROOKWOOD
LN 0.85
Notices Sent: Twenty-one (21)
Responses Received within 300’: In Favor: 2 Opposed: 0 Undecided: 0
Two (2) responses were received within 300’ in favor.
Case No. Attachment C
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SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION
AND SUPPORTING EXHIBITS