Item 11 - Staff ReportCase No.
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S T A F F R E P O R T
August 21, 2026
CASE NO: ZBA26-0016
PROJECT: 1218 Whispering Lane – Special Exception Use for an Accessory Building
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Ryan and Jennifer Anderson are requesting a Special Exception Use per Zoning Ord.
No. 480, as amended, Section 44.12(2) for an accessory building which would exceed
the aggregate size permitted, on property described as Lot 12, Block 1, Whispering
Dell Estates Addition and located at 1218 Whispering Lane, Southlake, Tarrant
County, Texas. Current Zoning: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District. Applicant
and Property Owner: Ryan and Jennifer Anderson. SPIN Neighborhood #3.
REQUEST: The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a Special Exception Use for an
approximately 646 square foot covered outdoor kitchen. The proposed structure will
measure approximately 36’2” in length and 18’3” in width and will include a kitchen,
dining area, fireplace, and covered seating area.
The SF-1A zoning district limits the combined area of all accessory structures on a lot
to no more than 3% of the total lot area. The subject property contains 63,166 square
feet, resulting in a maximum permitted accessory structures area of 1,895 square
feet.
There are three existing accessory structures on the property, as follows:
Accessory Buildings Square Footage
Barn 1,600 sq. ft.
Shed 192 sq. ft.
Storage 25 sq. ft.
Total 1,817 sq. ft.
The proposed covered outdoor kitchen would also add 646 square feet of accessory
structure area, bringing the total accessory structure area to 2,463 square feet. This
would exceed the maximum allowed by right for the lot by 568 square feet and bring
the accessory structure percentage of the lot area to 3.89%.
Per Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, Section 44.12.2, a Special Exception
Use is required for an accessory building greater than the size permitted.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of a SEU
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
Department of Planning & Development Services
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(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
(D) Plans and Support Information
STAFF CONTACT: Destiny Woods (817) 748-8281
Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER & APPLICANT: Ryan and Jennifer Anderson
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1218 Whispering Lane
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 12, Block 1, Whispering Dell Estates Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District
HISTORY: The property was annexed to the City in 1957.
A Plat (ZA81-11) was filed in 1981.
The existing home was built in 1983.
A permit was issued for a 40’ x 40’ metal barn in 1984.
UTILITIES: The property is served by an 8-inch water line main and an 8-inch sewer line
main along Whispering 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.
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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 WHITFILL, PATRICK SF1-A 1421 WHISPERING DELL
CT
0.45 NR
2 DERR, ROBERT W SF1-A 1500 SUNSHINE LN 0.07 NR
3 BISHOP, RICHARD SF1-A 1419 WHISPERING DELL
CT
0.98 NR
4 KAY, ROBERT SF1-A 1460 SUNSHINE LN 1.02 NR
5 WATSON, STEVE SF1-A 1417 WHISPERING DELL
CT
0.23 NR
6 THE DCFS FAMILY TRUST SF1-A 1216 WHISPERING LN 1.00 NR
7 BORST, BENJAMIN SF1-A 1214 WHISPERING LN 0.44 NR
8 DUERST, BRADLEY J SF1-A 1370 SUNSHINE LN 1.12 NR
9 KEVIN AND JENNIFER
MCCLEAN REV
SF1-A 1221 WHISPERING LN 0.95 NR
10 DUERST, BRADLEY J SF1-A 1360 SUNSHINE LN 0.04 NR
11 DUERST, BRADLEY J SF1-A 1350 SUNSHINE LN 0.09 NR
12 LEONG, CLAUDIA SF1-A 1217 WHISPERING LN 0.44 NR
13 CONN, JOSHUA SF1-A 1215 WHISPERING LN 0.15 NR
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14 TATE, TARA S SF1-A 1219 WHISPERING LN 0.38 NR
15 FOLAND, DAN C SF1-A 1224 ST EMILION CT 2.47 NR
16 MUSHTAQ, QASIM SF1-A 1212 WHISPERING LN 1.08 NR
17 HPG WHISPERING LLC SF1-A 1213 WHISPERING LN 1.94 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 STACY, AUSTIN SF1-A 1218 WHISPERING LN 1.45
Notices Sent: Twenty (20)
Responses Received within 300’: In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 Undecided: 0