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Item 9 - Staff ReportCase No. ZBA26-0012 S T A F F R E P O R T August 21, 2026 CASE NO: ZBA26-0012 PROJECT: 1319 Oakhurst Drive – Variance to Side Yard and Rear Yard Setback EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Cory Anthony, on behalf of Richard and Jeanne Briggs, is requesting a Variance to Sections 15.1, 14.5(c), and 14.5(d) requiring a minimum side yard setback of 15 feet and a rear yard setback of 40 feet, on property described as Lot 9, Block 3, Continental Park Estates Addition, and located at 1319 Oakhurst Drive, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. Current Zoning: “SF-20B” Single Family Residential District. SPIN Neighborhood #10. REQUEST: The purpose of this request is to seek approval of variances to Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, Sections 15.1, 14.5(c), and 14.5(d), which require a minimum side yard setback of 15 feet and a rear yard setback of 40 feet in the “SF-20B” zoning district. The approximately 0.73-acre property contains an existing residence with an attached covered patio that encroaches into the required rear yard setback and an attached carport that encroaches into the required side yard setback. The applicant proposes to construct an approximately 1,939-square-foot addition to the residence and approximately 965 square feet of attached garage space, for a total addition of approximately 2,904 square feet. The project also includes minor patio reconfigurations. While the proposed additions comply with the required setbacks, the requested variances are necessary to recognize the existing nonconforming encroachments as part of the proposed expansion. Based on the provided plans, the existing side yard setback is approximately 6 feet from the property line to the existing carport, while the rear yard setback is approximately 12 feet 4 inches from the existing structure to the property line. As a result, the requested variances would allow a reduction of approximately 9 feet in the required side yard setback and 27 feet 8 inches in the required rear yard setback. The property currently contains an existing shed and carport located within the required side yard setback. Following the proposed additions, the total lot coverage will be approximately 22.1% (7,016 square feet), excluding covered patios and porches. This is within the maximum permitted lot coverage of 30% for properties zoned “SF-20B.” Department of Planning & Development Services Item 9 Case No. ZBA26-0012 The following shows the existing areas and the proposed additions: Existing Living Area 3,067 SF Casita 825 SF Porch 426 SF Covered Patio (encroaches in rear yard) 1,421 SF Carport (encroaches in side yard) 367 SF Shed 220 SF Proposed Additions New Living Area 1,939 SF New 2-Car Garage 546 SF New Oversized Garage 419 SF Patio Decreased to 235 SF total Total Additions: 2,904 SF Existing Lot Coverage 4,112 SF (12.9%) Proposed Lot Coverage 7,016 SF (22.1%) ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing 2) Consider Approval of a Variance ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses (D) Plans and Supporting Information STAFF CONTACT: Cyndi Cheng (817) 748-8269 Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195 Case No. Attachment A ZBA26-0012 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER: Richard and Jeanne Briggs APPLICANT: Cory Anthony PROPERTY SITUATION: 1319 Oakhurst Drive LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 9, Block 3, Continental Park Estates Addition LAND USE CATEGORY: Medium Density Residential CURRENT ZONING: “SF-20B” Single Family Residential District HISTORY: - The property was annexed to the City in 1975. - The Continental Park Estates subdivision was originally platted in 1975. - The existing home was built in 1977 (TAD). - The Continental Park Estates subdivision was zoned “SF-20B” with the adoption of Zoning Ordinance No. 480 in 1989. - A Variance to the front yard setback (ZBA-445) was approved on March 9, 2005. - A permit for the existing carport was issued in 2005. UTILITIES: The property is served by a 6-inch water line main and sewer line main along Oakhurst Drive. STAFF COMMENTS: The application and exhibits are provided in this Staff Report. To authorize in specific cases variances from the terms of this ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship and where the spirit of the ordinance is observed and substantial justice is done. A variance shall not be granted by the Board of Adjustment except in accordance with the following: 1. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district; 2. That literal interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this ordinance; 3. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant; 4. That granting of the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. Case No. Attachment B ZBA26-0012 Page 2 Case No. Attachment C ZBA26-0012 Page 3 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 WERNER, ADRIENNE SF20B 1205 OAKHURST CT 0.33 NR 2 GRACE, CRAIG SF20B 1204 OAKWOOD TRL 0.22 NR 3 ROBERTS, SCOTT R SF20B 1206 OAKWOOD TRL 0.71 NR 4 DOUGLAS, EDWARD SF20B 1203 OAKWOOD TRL 0.01 NR 5 BAILEY, ARTHUR SF20B 1203 OAKHURST CT 0.40 O 6 1206 OAKHURST CT. LLC SF20B 1206 OAKHURST CT 0.00 NR 7 DOUGLAS, EDWARD SF20B 0.00 NR 8 PIPPINDOT LLC SF20B 1205 OAKWOOD TRL 0.23 NR 9 MATTHEW AND VALERIE LAVALLEY R SF20B 1201 OAKHURST CT 0.54 NR 10 GOTTFRIED, PHILIP P SF20B 1207 OAKWOOD TRL 0.35 NR 11 BERRY, JOHN L SF20B 1209 OAKWOOD TRL 0.34 NR 12 MYERS, JOAN SF20B 1316 OAKHURST DR 0.13 NR 13 MYERS, JOAN SF20B 0.02 NR 14 PENEDO, ALFONSO SF20B 1318 OAKHURST DR 0.53 NR 15 CARPENTER, DAVID SF20B 1211 OAKWOOD TRL 0.29 NR 16 DENTON, JAY SF20B 1210 OAKWOOD TRL 0.51 NR Case No. Attachment C ZBA26-0012 Page 4 17 BAKER, JOY KATHLEEN SF20B 1213 OAKWOOD TRL 0.12 NR 18 WETZOLD, KODY SF20B 1212 OAKWOOD TRL 0.22 NR 19 ALAM, SHAMSUL SF20B 1204 OAKHURST CT 0.59 NR 20 ERMISH, PETER SF20B 1202 OAKWOOD TRL 0.46 NR 21 CATES, PATRICIA SF20B 1201 OAKWOOD TRL 0.44 NR 22 DAUPHINOT, JOSEPH SF20B 1305 OAKHURST DR 0.46 NR 23 CEDAR TRUST SF20B 1222 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.47 NR 24 PACK, CARLA SF20B 1220 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.42 NR 25 EVANS, WILLIAM W SF20B 1314 OAKHURST DR 0.68 NR 26 RAJAN, THOMAS SF20B 1218 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.44 NR 27 KELLNER, THEODORA SF1-A 1215 OAKWOOD TRL 4.74 NR 28 TREVOR JAMES MASON 1994 TRUST SF1-A 1214 OAKWOOD TRL 2.87 NR 29 MICKENS INC SF20B 1224 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.44 NR 30 DALTON, JOEL C SF1-A 1215 RIDGEWOOD CIR 4.71 NR 31 SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL ISD NR 32 SUPERINTENDENT OF GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE ISD NR 33 SUPERINTENDENT OF NORTHWEST ISD NR 34 SUPERINTENDENT OF KELLER ISD NR 1000 BRIGGS FAMILY TRUST SF20B 1319 OAKHURST DR 0.73 Notices Sent: Thirty-three (33) Responses Received within 300’: In Favor: 0 Opposed: 1 Undecided: 0 One (1) letter within 300’ was received in opposition.