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10.12.2023 ZBA Agenda PacketTown of Trophy Club Meeting Agenda Packet Zoning Board of Adjustment 1 Trophy Wood Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262 October 12, 2023 6:00 PM Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PUBLIC COMMENTS This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Board on any matter. The Board is not permitted to discuss or take action on any presentations made to the Board. Presentations are limited to matters over which the Board has authority.  Speakers have up to four (4) minutes or the time limit determined by the presiding officer. Each speaker must complete the Speaker’s Form that includes the topic(s) to be presented. You may also email asantos@trophyclub.org REGULAR SESSION 1.Case ZBA­23­001 The Aspen Estates at Trophy Club a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1­7, Block A of The Aspen Estates at Trophy Club, approximately 3.37 acres out of the J. Henry Survey, Abstract Number 529 and R. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox) b. Take appropriate action regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1­7, Block A of The Aspen Estates at Trophy Club, approximately 3.37 acres out of the J. Henry Survey, Abstract Number 529 and R. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox) 2.Case ZBA­23­002 The Willow Estates at Trophy Club a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a Request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots2­10, Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Willow Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2, approximately 4.208 acres out of the Rosalinda Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox).  b. Take appropriate action regarding a Request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots2­10, Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Willow Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2, approximately 4.208 acres out of the Rosalinda Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox).  3.Case ZBA­23­003 The Oak Estaes at Trophy Club a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1­8, Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Oak Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2B, approximately 4.339 acres out of the Tomas J. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 7,  Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox).  b. Take appropriate action regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1­8, Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Oak Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2B, approximately 4.339 acres out of the Tomas J. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 7,  Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox).  4.Case ZBA­23­004 406 Ramsey Trail a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a variance through a special exception to construct a new fence in the side yard setback at 406 Ramsey Trail (M. Cox).  b. Take appropriate action regarding a request for a variance through a special exception to construct a new fence in the side yard setback at 406 Ramsey Trail (M. Cox). 5.Take appropriate action regarding the  May 12, 2022 and the June 2, 2022 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes (A. Santos).  6.Receive updates on previous cases heard by the Board and active development in Town (M. Cox).  ADJOURN The Board may convene into executive session to discuss posted items as allowed by the Texas Open Meeting Act, LGC.551.071. 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 certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin board at Trophy Club Town Hall, 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, on Monday, October 9, 2023 by 5:00 P.M. in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. ________________________________________ Matt Cox, Director of Community Development 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. Town of Trophy ClubMeeting Agenda PacketZoning Board of Adjustment 1 Trophy Wood DriveTrophy Club, Texas 76262October 12, 2023 6:00 PM Council ChambersCALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUMPUBLIC COMMENTSThis is an opportunity for citizens to address the Board on any matter. The Board is notpermitted to discuss or take action on any presentations made to theBoard. Presentations are limited to matters over which the Board has authority. Speakers have up to four (4) minutes or the time limit determined by the presidingofficer. Each speaker must complete the Speaker’s Form that includes the topic(s) to bepresented. You may also email asantos@trophyclub.orgREGULAR SESSION1.Case ZBA­23­001 The Aspen Estates at Trophy Cluba. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, onbehalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to ZoningRegulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1­7,Block A of The Aspen Estates at Trophy Club, approximately 3.37 acres out of the J.Henry Survey, Abstract Number 529 and R. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town ofTrophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox)b. Take appropriate action regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalfof the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulationsto allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1­7, Block A of TheAspen Estates at Trophy Club, approximately 3.37 acres out of the J. Henry Survey,Abstract Number 529 and R. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town of Trophy Club,Denton County, Texas (M. Cox) 2.Case ZBA­23­002 The Willow Estates at Trophy Club a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a Request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots2­10, Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Willow Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2, approximately 4.208 acres out of the Rosalinda Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox).  b. Take appropriate action regarding a Request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots2­10, Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Willow Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2, approximately 4.208 acres out of the Rosalinda Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox).  3.Case ZBA­23­003 The Oak Estaes at Trophy Club a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1­8, Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Oak Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2B, approximately 4.339 acres out of the Tomas J. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 7,  Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox).  b. Take appropriate action regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1­8, Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Oak Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2B, approximately 4.339 acres out of the Tomas J. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 7,  Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox).  4.Case ZBA­23­004 406 Ramsey Trail a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a variance through a special exception to construct a new fence in the side yard setback at 406 Ramsey Trail (M. Cox).  b. Take appropriate action regarding a request for a variance through a special exception to construct a new fence in the side yard setback at 406 Ramsey Trail (M. Cox). 5.Take appropriate action regarding the  May 12, 2022 and the June 2, 2022 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes (A. Santos).  6.Receive updates on previous cases heard by the Board and active development in Town (M. Cox).  ADJOURN The Board may convene into executive session to discuss posted items as allowed by the Texas Open Meeting Act, LGC.551.071. 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 certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin board at Trophy Club Town Hall, 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, on Monday, October 9, 2023 by 5:00 P.M. in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. ________________________________________ Matt Cox, Director of Community Development 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. Town of Trophy ClubMeeting Agenda PacketZoning Board of Adjustment 1 Trophy Wood DriveTrophy Club, Texas 76262October 12, 2023 6:00 PM Council ChambersCALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUMPUBLIC COMMENTSThis is an opportunity for citizens to address the Board on any matter. The Board is notpermitted to discuss or take action on any presentations made to theBoard. Presentations are limited to matters over which the Board has authority. Speakers have up to four (4) minutes or the time limit determined by the presidingofficer. Each speaker must complete the Speaker’s Form that includes the topic(s) to bepresented. You may also email asantos@trophyclub.orgREGULAR SESSION1.Case ZBA­23­001 The Aspen Estates at Trophy Cluba. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, onbehalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to ZoningRegulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1­7,Block A of The Aspen Estates at Trophy Club, approximately 3.37 acres out of the J.Henry Survey, Abstract Number 529 and R. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town ofTrophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox)b. Take appropriate action regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalfof the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulationsto allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1­7, Block A of TheAspen Estates at Trophy Club, approximately 3.37 acres out of the J. Henry Survey,Abstract Number 529 and R. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town of Trophy Club,Denton County, Texas (M. Cox)2.Case ZBA­23­002 The Willow Estates at Trophy Cluba. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a Request made by Drees Custom Homes, onbehalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to ZoningRegulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots2­10,Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Willow Estates at Trophy Club, also known asTract 2, approximately 4.208 acres out of the Rosalinda Allen Survey, Abstract Number17, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox). b. Take appropriate action regarding a Request made by Drees Custom Homes, onbehalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to ZoningRegulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots2­10,Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Willow Estates at Trophy Club, also known asTract 2, approximately 4.208 acres out of the Rosalinda Allen Survey, Abstract Number17, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox). 3.Case ZBA­23­003 The Oak Estaes at Trophy Cluba. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, onbehalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to ZoningRegulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1­8,Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Oak Estates at Trophy Club, also known asTract 2B, approximately 4.339 acres out of the Tomas J. Allen Survey, Abstract Number7,  Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox). b. Take appropriate action regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalfof the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulationsto allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1­8, Block A,identified in the Final Plat for The Oak Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2B,approximately 4.339 acres out of the Tomas J. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 7,  Town ofTrophy Club, Denton County, Texas (M. Cox). 4.Case ZBA­23­004 406 Ramsey Traila. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a variance through a specialexception to construct a new fence in the side yard setback at 406 Ramsey Trail (M.Cox). b. Take appropriate action regarding a request for a variance through a special exceptionto construct a new fence in the side yard setback at 406 Ramsey Trail (M. Cox).5.Take appropriate action regarding the  May 12, 2022 and the June 2, 2022 Zoning Boardof Adjustment meeting minutes (A. Santos). 6.Receive updates on previous cases heard by the Board and active development in Town(M. Cox). ADJOURN The Board may convene into executive session to discuss posted items as allowed by the Texas Open Meeting Act, LGC.551.071. 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 certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin board at Trophy Club Town Hall, 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, on Monday, October 9, 2023 by 5:00 P.M. in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. ________________________________________ Matt Cox, Director of Community Development 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. Page 1 of 4 To: Zoning Board of Adjustment From: Matt Cox, Director of Community Development CC: Patrick Arata, Interim Town Manager Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary Re: Case ZBA-23-001 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, October 12, 2023 Agenda Item: Case ZBA-23-001 (The Aspen Estates at Trophy Club) a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1-7, Block A of The Aspen Estates at Trophy Club, approximately 3.37 acres out of the J. Henry Survey, Abstract Number 529 and R. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas. (M. Cox) b. Take appropriate action regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1-7, Block A of The Aspen Estates at Trophy Club, approximately 3.37 acres out of the J. Henry Survey, Abstract Number 529 and R. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas. (M. Cox) Background and Explanation: The homebuilder, Drees Custom Homes, L.P., on behalf of the landowner Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP of the subject property is requesting approval of a variance to allow the third and/or fourth car garages to face the street within The Aspen Estates at Trophy. Sec. 14.02.152, R-12 Single-Family District regulations of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance states: (i) Garages. Attached garages shall not face any public dedicated right-of-way or golf course. Detached garages shall comply with section 14.02.253, Accessory Structures and Uses. It is the applicant’s desire to construct homes with third and/or fourth car garages facing the street similar to the products surrounding the subject property in PD-27. The hardship stated is the zoning requirement for home and driveway access for the R-12 District does not match with the surrounding homes. Page 2 of 4 Surrounding Zoning: PD-27 The applicant has provided an inventory of garage orientations on pages 4 and 5 in the attached Exhibit A. A portion of the inventory is inserted below. Page 3 of 4 ZBA Action: Page 4 of 4 A concurring vote of four (4) members of the Board of Adjustment is necessary for approval of the variance request. Public Hearing Notices: Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and notices mailed to property owners withing 200 feet of the request. At the time of staff report and agenda packet preparation no responses in favor or in opposition have been received. Staff received a number of phone inquiries from property owners that received a mailed notice and upon explanation of the request being similar to their garage orientations there was no objection. Attachments: •Exhibit A – The Aspen Estates at Trophy Club Application and Hardship Information with garage orientation inventory •Exhibit B – 200-foot Notification Boundary Page 1 of 4 To: Zoning Board of Adjustment From: Matt Cox, Director of Community Development CC: Patrick Arata, Interim Town Manager Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary Re: Case ZBA-23-002 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, October 12, 2023 Agenda Item: Case ZBA-23-002 (The Willow Estates at Trophy Club) a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 2-10, Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Willow Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2, approximately 4.208 acres out of the Rosalinda Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas. (M. Cox) b.Take appropriate action regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 2-10, Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Willow Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2, approximately 4.208 acres out of the Rosalinda Allen Survey, Abstract Number 17, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas. (M. Cox) Background and Explanation: The homebuilder, Drees Custom Homes, L.P., on behalf of the landowner Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP of the subject property is requesting approval of a variance to allow the third and/or fourth car garages to face the street within The Willow Estates at Trophy. Sec. 14.02.152, R-12 Single-Family District regulations of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance states: (i) Garages. Attached garages shall not face any public dedicated right-of-way or golf course. Detached garages shall comply with section 14.02.253, Accessory Structures and Uses. It is the applicant’s desire to construct homes with third and/or fourth car garages facing the street similar to the products surrounding the subject property in PD-27. The hardship stated is Page 2 of 4 the zoning requirement for home and driveway access for the R-12 District does not match with the surrounding homes. Surrounding Zoning: PD-27 The applicant has provided an inventory of garage orientations on pages 4 and 5 in the attached Exhibit A. A portion of the inventory is inserted below. Page 3 of 4 Page 4 of 4 ZBA Action: A concurring vote of four (4) members of the Board of Adjustment is necessary for approval of the variance request. Public Hearing Notices: Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and notices mailed to property owners withing 200 feet of the request. At the time of staff report and agenda packet preparation no responses in favor or in opposition have been received. Staff received a number of phone inquiries from property owners that received a mailed notice and upon explanation of the request being similar to their garage orientations there was no objection. Attachments: •Exhibit A – The Willow Estates at Trophy Club Application and Hardship Information with garage orientation inventory •Exhibit B – 200-foot Notification Boundary Page 1 of 4 To: Zoning Board of Adjustment From: Matt Cox, Director of Community Development CC: Patrick Arata, Interim Town Manager Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary Re: Case ZBA-23-003 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, October 12, 2023 Agenda Item: Case ZBA-23-003 (The Oak Estates at Trophy Club) a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1-8, Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Oak Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2B, approximately 4.339 acres out of the Tomas J. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 7, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas. (M. Cox) b.Take appropriate action regarding a request made by Drees Custom Homes, on behalf of the landowner, Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for third and/or fourth car garages to face the street for Lots 1-8, Block A, identified in the Final Plat for The Oak Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Tract 2B, approximately 4.339 acres out of the Tomas J. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 7, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas. (M. Cox) Background and Explanation: The homebuilder, Drees Custom Homes, L.P., on behalf of the landowner Beck Properties Trophy Club, LP of the subject property is requesting approval of a variance to allow the third and/or fourth car garages to face the street within The Oak Estates at Trophy. Sec. 14.02.151, R-15 Single-Family District regulations of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance states: (i) Garages. Attached garages shall not face any public dedicated right-of-way or golf course. Detached garages shall comply with section 14.02.253, Accessory Structures and Uses. It is the applicant’s desire to construct homes with third and/or fourth car garages facing the street similar to the products surrounding the subject property in PD-27. The hardship stated is the zoning requirement for home and driveway access for the R-15 District does not match with the surrounding homes. Page 2 of 4 Surrounding Zoning: PD-27 The applicant has provided an inventory of garage orientations on pages 4 and 5 in the attached Exhibit A. A portion of the inventory is inserted below. Page 3 of 4 Page 4 of 4 ZBA Action: A concurring vote of four (4) members of the Board of Adjustment is necessary for approval of the variance request. Public Hearing Notices: Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and notices mailed to property owners withing 200 feet of the request. At the time of staff report and agenda packet preparation no responses in favor or in opposition have been received. Staff received a number of phone inquiries from property owners that received a mailed notice and upon explanation of the request being similar to their garage orientations there was no objection. Attachments: •Exhibit A – The Oak Estates at Trophy Club Application and Hardship Information with garage orientation inventory •Exhibit B – 200-foot Notification Boundary Page 1 of 6 To: Zoning Board of Adjustment From: Matt Cox, Director of Community Development CC: Patrick Arata, Interim Town Manager Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary Re: Case ZBA-23-004 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, October 12, 2023 Agenda Item: Case ZBA-23-004 (406 Ramsey Trail) a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request made by Chris Dunsheath for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for the existing fence to be extended at 406 Ramsey Trail. (M. Cox) b. Take appropriate action regarding a request made by Chris Dunsheath for a variance to Zoning Regulations to allow for the existing fence to be extended at 406 Ramsey Trail. (M. Cox) Background and Explanation: The owner of the subject property is requesting approval of a variance through a special exception so that he may construct a fence within the side yard setback. Reference Exhibit A. Section 14.02.351, Fencing, retaining walls and screening of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance provides the following for fences adjacent to side streets: “(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.” The applicant has noted several other homes within the surrounding area that have installed fences withing the building setbacks. Staff researched various properties and found one to have received BOA approval, two (2) others were permitted at the time of initial building, and no documentation on the last property. It is preferable to consistently apply the zoning regulations, and it is apparent that fences have not been closely regulated in the past. The applicant has submitted two (2) exhibits with fence location options. The first states the fence will not extend into the 10-foot utility easement and the second option identifies a corner clip at the rear yard, adjacent to the next-door property. The clip appears to be approximately 10’ x 10’ and offers visibility Page 2 of 6 clearance for vehicles utilizing the driveway in this location. Both options provide for a transition from the existing six (6) foot fence to an eight (8) foot fence along Dover Lane. Additional information: •House is approximately 37 feet from edge of street curb/paving •Easement is approximately 13 feet from edge of sidewalk •Proposed fence is approximately 21 feet from curb/edge of paving to the 10 foot utility easement OPTION 1 Page 3 of 6 OPTION 2 Page 4 of 6 AERIAL IMAGE WITH PROPOSED FENCE OVERLAY (Option 2) Page 5 of 6 EXISTING CONDITIONS Zoning Board of Adjustment Authority: Section 14.02.351(P) 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 from the ordinance reads: “The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have the power to grant a Special Exception waiving or modifying these regulations where the literal enforcement of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship and the relief granted would not be contrary to the public interest but would do substantial justice and would be in accordance with the spirit of this Ordinance. A public hearing is not required for Zoning Board of Adjustment consideration of a Special Exception under this Section. 1. For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following are established as general conditions, all of which are to be met upon the granting of any special exception. Page 6 of 6 a. No diminution in value of surrounding properties would be suffered; and b. Granting the permit would be of benefit to the public interest or surrounding properties; and c. Denial of the permit would result in unnecessary hardship to the owner seeking it; and d. A zoning restriction as applied to the owner’s property interferes with the reasonable use of the property, considering the unique setting of the property in its environment; and e. By granting the permit, substantial justice would be done; and f. The use must not be contrary to the spirit of the Ordinance. 2. The burden of demonstrating that all general conditions have been met and that a Special Exception is appropriate is upon the person requesting the Special Exception. The Zoning Board of Adjustment may require a person requesting a Special Exception to provide proof as the Board determines necessary and appropriate for the Board to evaluate the application for Special Exception.” Public Hearing Notices: Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and notices mailed to property owners withing 200 feet of the request. At the time of staff report and agenda packet preparation no responses in favor or in opposition have been received. Section 14.02.405, Zoning board of adjustment, (f) meetings states 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. ZBA Action: Should the BOA approve the variance/special exception request the approval shall: 1. Include Exhibit A, Option 2; and 2. Require the 10-foot Utility Easement to be located with survey flags by a Registered Public Land Surveyor (RPLS) prior to construction to ensure the fence is not erected within the easement. A concurring vote of four (4) members of the Board of Adjustment is necessary for approval of the variance/special exception request. Attachments: •Exhibit A – Lot Survey with requested fence locations (Options 1 and 2) •Exhibit B – Application and Hardship Information •Exhibit C–200-foot Notification Boundary Access Gate Installation not to extend beyond the easement limit 8 ft Tapered angle to existing 6 ft Angled corner for neighbors viewing, if required Access Gate Installation not to extend beyond the easement limit 8 ft Tapered angle to existing 6 ft Town of Trophy Club Meeting Minutes Zoning Board of Adjustment 1 Trophy Wood Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262 May 12, 2022 6:00 PM Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM Member Brewster called the May 12, 2022, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting to order at 6:10 PM and did not have a quorum. Board Members Present: Board Member Benjamin Brewster Alternate Board Member Steve Bowman Board Members Absent: Chairperson Nick Sanders Board Member Steven Boedeker Board Member Doug Harper Board Member Terry Kesterson Alternate Board Member Mary Margaret Burnham Alternate Board Member James Calaway Alternate Board Member Craig Barnes Staff Present: Matt Cox Director of Community Development Alicia Santos Sr. Administrative Assistant for Community Development CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Citizens are allowed four (4) minutes to address the Board regarding an item over which the Board has policy or oversight authority as provided by Texas law, the ethics order, or other policy order. Member Brewster stated unfortunately there was not a quorum for tonight’s meeting. Alison Grimes, 353 Becket Pl – HOA President was the only person that turned in a request to speak. But did not speak since there was not a quorum available. REGULAR SESSION 1.Case ZBA-22-001 (406 Ramsey Trail) a. Conduct a public hearing regarding a request for a variance to allow a fence to be constructed within the side yard setback at 406 Ramsey Trail. b. Take appropriate action regarding a request for a variance to allow a fence to be constructed within the side yard setback at 406 Ramsey Trail 2.Receive updates on previous cases heard by the Board and active development in Town. Page 2 of 2 ADJOURN Member Brewster motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 PM. ___________________________ ___________________________ Member Brewster Alicia Santos, Sr. Administrative Assistant Zoning Board of Adjustment Town of Trophy Club, TX Town of Trophy Club, TX Town of Trophy Club Meeting Minutes Zoning Board of Adjustment 1 Trophy Wood Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262 June 2, 2022 6:00 PM Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM Chairperson Sanders called the June 2, 2022, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting to order at 6:00 PM and announced a quorum. Board Members Present: Nick Sanders Chairperson Doug Harper Board Member Terry Kesterson Board Member Steven Boedeker Board Member Steve Bowman Alternate Board Member Board Members Absent: Benjamin Brewster Board Member Staff Present: Matt Cox Director of Community Development Alicia Santos Sr. Administrative Assistant for Community Development Helen-Eve Beadle Planning Consultant CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Citizens are allowed four (4) minutes to address the Board regarding an item over which the Board has policy or oversight authority as provided by Texas law, the ethics order, or other policy order. Chairperson Sanders asked if there were any public requests to speak. No public requests were submitted. Chairperson Sanders closed the Public Hearing at 6:03 PM. REGULAR SESSION 1.Case ZBA-22-001 (406 Ramsey Trail) a. Conduct a public hearing regarding a request for a variance to allow a fence to be constructed within the side yard setback at 406 Ramsey Trail. b. Take appropriate action regarding a request for a variance to allow a fence to be constructed within the side yard setback at 406 Ramsey Trail Chairperson Sanders open the public hearing at 6:05 PM. Planner Helen-Eve Beadle presented the staff report and was available for questions. Applicant Rob Loewen, 406 Ramsey, Trophy Club; presented the staff and board and was available for questions. Ron Brown, 365 Dover Lane, neighbor directly behind the applicant spoke against the proposal because of the Page 2 of 3 obstruction of the driveway view. Chairperson Sanders closed the public hearing at 6:30 PM Chairperson Sanders motioned for discussion and/or concern. ZBA members discussed procedural questions. Chairperson Sanders moved to approve the exception with proposed corner cut, the line outside of the easement, and survey done. Chairperson Sanderson called for a vote. The motion failed 2-3, motion denied by Chairperson Sanders, Member Harper, and Member Boedeker. Chairperson Sanders asked if there were any public requests to speak. Public Comments were presented by the following individuals: 2. Case ZBA-22-002 (The Cypress Estates at Trophy Club, also known as Well Site 4H) a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a variance to allow garages to face the street within The Cypress Estates at Trophy Club, being +3.581 acres out of the W. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 5, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County Texas, also known as Well Site 4H. (M. Cox) b. Take appropriate action regarding a request for a variance to allow garages to face the street within The Cypress Estates at Trophy Club, being +3.581 acres out of the W. Allen Survey, Abstract Number 5, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County Texas, also known as Well Site 4H. (M. Cox) Planner Helen-Eve Beadle presented the staff report and was available for questions. Chairperson Sanders open the public hearing at 6:55 PM. Bill Kuknmuench, 2802 Sheffield Dr., read a letter from Pete Totter, President of the Abbey Moor HOA, supporting the builders request of forward-facing garages. Patrick Schrein, 2828 Sheffield Ct. Jeff Beach, 2809 Sherwood Dr. Topic of discussion included: comments in favor of the forward-facing garage. Chairperson Sanders closed the public hearing at 7:00 PM. Applicant Scott Beck and his team Kyle Kick, Mike Jobe & Yochoua Arrouas, 100 Trophy Club, presented and explained the request of the forward-facing garages to the board and were available for questions. Chairperson Sanders motioned for questions and discussion. ZBA members discussed procedural questions. Chairperson Sanders asked for a motion. Chairperson Sanders moved to allow forward-facing garages. Member Boedeker seconded the motion, Chairperson Sanders called for a vote. The motion passed with a vote of 4-1, Member Harper opposing. 3.Receive updates on previous cases heard by the Board and active development in Town. Chairperson Sanders asked if staff had anything else. Director Matt Cox had nothing else for the members. Page 3 of 3 ADJOURN Chairperson Sanders motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 PM. ___________________________ ___________________________ Chairperson Sanders Alicia Santos Zoning Board of Adjustment Sr. Administrative Assistant Town of Trophy Club, TX Town of Trophy Club, TX