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.
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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.
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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.
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ZBA Action:
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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OPTION 2
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AERIAL IMAGE WITH PROPOSED FENCE OVERLAY (Option 2)
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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.
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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
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Access
Gate
Installation
not to extend
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easement limit
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Tapered
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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.
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ADJOURN
Member Brewster motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 PM.
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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
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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.
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ADJOURN
Chairperson Sanders motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 PM.
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Chairperson Sanders Alicia Santos
Zoning Board of Adjustment Sr. Administrative Assistant
Town of Trophy Club, TX Town of Trophy Club, TX