05.21.2026 ZBA Agenda Packet-Canceled Lack of Quorum
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING AGENDA
May 21, 2026
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
PUBLIC COMMENT(S)
This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Board/Commission on any matter pursuant to Texas
Government Code Sec. 551.007. The Board/Commission is not permitted to discuss or take action on any
presentations made concerning matters that are not listed on the agenda. Presentations are limited to
matters over which the Board/Commission has authority. Speakers have up to three (3) minutes or the
time limit determined by the Presiding Officer. Each speaker must have submitted their request to speak by
completing the Speaker’s Form or may email jross@trophyclub.org.
REGULAR ITEMS
1. CASE ZBA-26-001 (17 Heritage Ct. South)
Conduct a public hearing and consider action regarding a request by homeowner Sasan Hemati for a
special exception to Section 14.02.351 (Fencing, Retaining Walls, and Screening) of the Town’s Zoning
Ordinance, to allow construction of a fence along the north side of the residence located at 17 Heritage
Ct. South, Trophy Club, Tarrant County, Texas 76262. (Matt Cox, Director of Community Development)
i. Conduct Public Hearing
ii. Consider Recommendation
2. Consider approval of the November 06, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes. (Jackie
Ross, Sr. Administrative Assistant)
ADJOURN
The Board/Commission may convene into executive session to discuss posted items as allowed by Texas Government Code Sections
551.071 through 551.076 and Section 551.087.
Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Town of Trophy Club Town Council may be in attendance at this meeting. The Town
Council will not deliberate or take any action.
CERTIFICATION
I do hereby certify that the Notice of Meeting was posted on the official bulletin board at the Town Hall for the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas, in a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times on the following date and time: May 12, 2026, at
11:40 a.m., and said Notice of Meeting was also posted concurrently on the Town’s website in accordance with Texas Government
Code Ch. 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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Jacqueline Ross
Jackie Ross, Sr. Administrative Assistant
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please contact the Town Secretary’s Office at
6822372900, 48 hours in advance, and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: May 21, 2026
FROM: Matt Cox, Director of Community Development
AGENDA ITEM: CASE ZBA-26-001 (17 Heritage Ct. South)
Conduct a public hearing and consider action regarding a request by
homeowner Sasan Hemati for a special exception to Section 14.02.351
(Fencing, Retaining Walls, and Screening) of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance, to
allow construction of a fence along the north side of the residence located at
17 Heritage Ct. South, Trophy Club, Tarrant County, Texas 76262. (Matt Cox,
Director of Community Development)
i. Conduct Public Hearing
ii. Consider Recommendation
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The property owner, Sasan Hemati, has submitted a request for a
special exception to Section 14.02.351 (Fencing, Retaining Walls, and Screening) of the Town’s
Zoning Ordinance to allow construction of a fence along the north side of the residence located
at 17 Heritage Ct. South, Trophy Club, Texas 76262.
Section 14.02.351 of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance establishes requirements for fence
placement and location on residential properties. The R-9 zoning district requires a minimum
side yard adjacent to a side street of 15 feet. The applicant is requesting approval to construct
the fence along the north property line rather than along the required build line in accordance
with Section 14.02.155, R-9 Single-Family District regulations, (Exhibit A). The request
represents an approximate 15-foot difference from the required setback, which would
otherwise place the fence approximately 2 feet from the home.
As shown in the submitted site plan, the proposed fence will run along the north property line
adjacent to Indian Creek Drive and connect to the rear fence. According to the applicant, the
requested exception is necessary due to the unique layout of the lot, including driveway
design, grading, and drainage considerations. The proposed fence is intended to provide safety,
security, and functional use of the property while maintaining consistency with surrounding
neighborhood conditions.
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The applicant has indicated that similar conditions exist within the neighborhood where fences
have been installed to accommodate lot-specific constraints. Additionally, the request is not
the result of actions taken by the homeowner but rather due to inherent property conditions,
including lot configuration and drainage requirements. The existing fence alignment and
placement conditions along the property were established prior to construction of the
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residence by the current homeowner.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Authority:
Section 14.02.405(h) of the Trophy Club Code of Ordinances authorizes the Zoning Board of
Adjustment to consider and allow waivers to the fence requirements as a Special Exception.
The language of the ordinance reads:
The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have the following powers:
(1) To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement,
decision or determination made by an administrative official of the town in the enforcement of
this ordinance.
(2) To hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of this ordinance upon which the board
is required to pass under this ordinance, if any.
(3) To authorize upon appeal in special cases, such variances from the terms of this ordinance
as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, the literal
enforcement of the provision of this ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship, so that the
spirit of this ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done.
(4) To permit in any district such modification of the requirements of the district regulations
as the board may deem necessary to secure an appropriate development of a lot where
adjoining such lot on two (2) or more sides there are lots occupied by buildings which do not
conform to the regulations of the district.
Public Hearing Notices:
Notice of the public hearing was published in the Commercial Recorder and notices mailed to
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property owners within 200 feet of the request. At the time of staff report and agenda packet
preparation, no responses in support or opposition had been received.
Section 14.02.405, Zoning Board of Adjustment, subsection (f) Meetings state that all matters
before the board of adjustment on matters of appeal, variance, special exception, or other
matter as specified by ordinance, shall be held as a public hearing in accordance with the
provisions of section 14.02.406, Public Hearings. Contradicting requirements for a public
hearing will be processed with the most restrictive regulations.
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: At the time of staff report and agenda packet
preparation, no responses in support or opposition had been received.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this agenda item.
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 17 Heritage Ct. S - Exhibit A
2. 17 Heritage Ct. S - Map
3. 17 Heritage Ct. S - Fence Application
4. 200ft Notice to Residents
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
Staff recommends that the Zoning Board of Adjustment conduct the public hearing and move
to approve the request made by homeowner Sasan Hemati for a special exception to Section
14.02.351 (Fencing, Retaining Walls, and Screening) of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance, to allow
construction of a fence along the north side of the residence located at 17 Heritage Ct. South,
Trophy Club, Tarrant County, Texas.
A concurring vote of four (4) members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment is necessary for
approval of the variance/special exception request.
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April 30, 2026
Re: Fencing special exception request for 17 Heritage Ct. South, Trophy Club, TX 76262
Dear Property Owner:
You are receiving this notice because you own property within 200 feet of, or within, the
boundaries of the subject property that is affected by the proposed changes, which are described
below and shown on a location map on the reverse side.
A request by homeowner Sasan Hemati for a special exception to Section
14.02.351 (Fencing, Retaining Walls, and Screening) of the Town’s Zoning
Ordinance, to allow construction of a fence along the north side of the residence
located at 17 Heritage Ct. South, Trophy Club, Tarrant County, Texas.
A Public Hearing will be held at a meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Thursday, May
21, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at Town Hall, 1 Trophy Wood Drive in Trophy Club
regarding the above request, and action may be taken on the request at the public hearing.
Public Hearings are scheduled for the purpose of receiving public comments. Feel free to contact
me at (682) 237-2916 or mcox@trophyclub.org if you need further information.
Sincerely,
Matt Cox
Director of Community Development
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17 Heritage Ct. South
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: May 21, 2026
FROM: Jackie Ross
AGENDA ITEM: Consider approval of the November 06, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment
meeting minutes. (Jackie Ross, Sr. Administrative Assistant)
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The Zoning Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting on
November 06, 2025.
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. ZBA Meeting Minutes 11.06.2025
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
Staff recommends that the Zoning Board of Adjustment move to approve the November 06,
2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment regular meeting minutes.
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Town of Trophy Club Zoning Board of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Bowman called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Stephen Bowman, Chair
Steven Boedeker, Place 2
Daniel Parham, Place 5
David Richardson, Alternate 1
Jayde Trabold, Alternate 4
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Bob Stevens, Place 1
STAFF PRESENT
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development
Jackie Ross, Sr. Administrative Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Jeannette Tiffany addressed the Board, thanking members for their service and
encouraging participation in community surveys.
REGULAR ITEMS
1. Introduction of new members and Board Orientation
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development, presented an overview of the Zoning
Board of Adjustment and Building Standards Commission roles, responsibilities, and
authority.
New members Daniel Parham, Place 5 (formerly Alternate 4), David Richardson, Alternate
1, and Jayde Trabold, Alternate 4, were sworn in prior to the meeting by Records
Coordinator/Assistant Town Secretary, Maggie McCormick-Krukowski.
2. Consider the appointment of the Vice Chair for the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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ZBA Meeting Minutes – November 6, 2025
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Board Member Daniel Parham nominated Steven Boedeker for Vice Chair. Board member
David Richardson seconded the motion.
Vote on the Motion
AYES: Bowman, Boedecker, Parham, Richardson, Trabold
NAYES: None
VOTE: 5-0
Board Member Steven Boedecker, Place 2, was declared Vice Chair.
3. Case ZBA-25-005 (2721 Trophy Club Drive)
Conduct a public hearing and consider action regarding a request made by homeowner
John Schober for a special exception to Section 14.02.351, Fencing, Retaining Walls and
Screening of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance, to allow a fence to be constructed within four
(4) feet of the most front elevation along the eastern side of the home at 2721 Trophy
Club Drive, Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas.
Chairman Bowman opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m.
Staff Presentation:
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development, presented the staff report and
recommendation to deny the request. He explained the proposed five-foot wrought iron fence
would be located within four feet of the front elevation, where the ordinance requires a minimum
of ten feet.
Applicant Presentation:
Mr. John Schober of 2721 Trophy Club Drive addressed the Board regarding the special
exception requestion. He explained that the request was to shift the fence post location to avoid
interference with a planned future window installation and to improve the property’s layout for
a trained security dog.
Public Comment:
A letter was received from neighbor Terry Kesterson of 2723 Trophy Club Drive, in
opposition.
Chairman Bowman closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
Board members discussed the request and expressed concern about approving a special
exception based on a potential future window installation rather than an existing hardship.
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ZBA Meeting Minutes – November 6, 2025
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Board Member Boedecker motioned to deny special exception request. Board Member Trabold
seconded.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
AYES: Bowman, Boedecker, Trabold
NAYES: Parham, Richardson
VOTE: 3-2
Due to the specific manner in which the motion was stated and voted on, the Board’s final action
resulted in a denial of the request. As reflected in the official Order on Case ZBA-25-005, although
the vote was 3–2, the required four concurring votes were not met; therefore, the special
exception was not approved. Some members expressed uncertainty at the time of voting, but
the final outcome is accurately recorded as a denial. The Chairman has signed the ZBA Order, and
the signed Order has been included in the official record.
4. Consider approval of the September 11, 2025, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting
minutes.
Board Member Richardson moved to approve the minutes from September 11, 2025. Board
Member Boedecker seconded the motion.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
AYES: Bowman, Boedecker, Parham, Richardson, Trabold
NAYES: None
VOTE: 5-0
ADOURN
Chairman Bowman adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
_____________________________ ____________
Stephen Bowman, Chair Date
Attest:
__________________________________ ____________
Jackie Ross, Sr. Administrative Assistant Date
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HANDOUTS
DISTRIBUTED
AT MEETING
Please consider this a Public comment for CASE ZBA-26-001 regarding the request for a
fencing exception. I am not able to appear in person
This comment is being sent because I often drive Indian Creek between Forest Hill and
Inverness and have a vested interest in how it looks. I've been surprised
at the giant poles set to become a fence higher than anything else in this area - perhaps
twice as high as the abutting neighbors fence at the east of 17 Heritage South property.
In addition to the requested side setback variance, it appears the east fence is being
placed within 20' of an existing fence and appears to be closer to the front of the
house than allowed
by Article VII, Section 7.01 C.
C. Location: No fence shall be constructed in a manner that obstructs proper visual
clearance
for vehicular traffic.
1. Front Elevation: All fences shall be located a minimum of ten feet (10’) behind the
front elevation of the primary structure.
2. Side Yard Adjacent to Side Street: Side yard fences shall be located within the side
yard building setback, and shall not extend beyond the building line of the side yard
adjacent
to a side street.
3. Parallel Fences: Fences shall not be constructed parallel to and within twenty feet (20’)
from an existing fence, except where the following conditions exist. A fence:
a. Surrounding a transformer;
b. Providing a barrier for pools and spas as required by applicable law; (don't know if this
applies)
c. That shares a common post with an existing fence;
In the section of Indian Creek I drive, less than 20% of single family homes have a fence;
the fences often fence only the back yard and not the side yard.
The fortress-like visage of the subject property appears to be out of character for the
neighborhood with the proposed giant fence.
Given that the lot slope was known and all ordinances were in place when the
structures were being built, it is hard to understand why this
exception or exceptions are being requested now. The design of the home makes it nearly a
zero-lot-line type of home.
Anything to make this not a giant opaque fence closer to the road would be helpful.
Outside of the preferred denial of the request -
Compromises could be to have a fence with the wrought iron/masonry design similar to
what is in front of The Vineyard apartments on 114 and/or
lower the fence height to match the east neighbors and/or only have the fence for the
backyard.
Please do not place a giant opaque fence any closer to the Indian Creek roadway than
allowed by code.
Thank you for your consideration of this Public Comment and thank you for your service to
the community.
Wishing You Blue Skies and Tailwinds™,
Pat
Patricia Jayne (Pat) Keefer