Item 9 - Staff ReportCase No.
ZBA26-0002
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 10, 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 garage 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 (the total accessory buildings on site is approximately 4.77% of
the lot area).
At the February 26, 2026 meeting, the Zoning Board of Adjustment tabled this case
(5-0) to April 16, 2026, and requested the following 5 pieces of information:
1. That we understand what the penalty is for someone that proceeds on a
project with a stop work order.
2. Analysis by staff of the neighborhood characteristics & character so we can
get a general understanding of what the neighborhood character is, and
whether this is consistent with it or not.
3. A person from Code Enforcement attends the meeting to give us specific
information about:
• How they were notified.
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• Why did they investigate the case in the first place.
• What the procedures would be from this point on in terms of interaction
with the applicant.
4. Property owner must be present at this meeting.
5. Staff notify the neighbors who submitted testimony for tonight so they can
discuss with us their perception of the situation.
In response to these requests, the Interim Chief Building Official will be present to
answer questions at the meeting on April 16, 2026.
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
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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;
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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).
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SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION
AND SUPPORTING EXHIBITS