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Agenda Packet ZBA - 09/09/2021Town of Trophy Club Meeting Agenda Packet Zoning Board of Adjustment 1 Trophy Wood Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262 September 09, 2021 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 mcox@trophyclub.org REGULAR SESSION 1.Nomination and Election of new Board Members. (N. Sanders) 2.Case ZBA‐21‐005 (1 Durango Drive) a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a variance to allow a garage to face the street at 1 Durango Drive. b. Take appropriate action regarding a request for a variance to allow a garage to face the street at 1 Durango Drive. 3.Take appropriate action regarding the July 8, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes. (M. Cox) 4.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 MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 551.071. Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Town Council may be in attendance at this meeting. 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 September 3, 2021 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 76262September 09, 2021 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 mcox@trophyclub.orgREGULAR SESSION1.Nomination and Election of new Board Members. (N. Sanders)2.Case ZBA‐21‐005 (1 Durango Drive)a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a variance to allow a garage to facethe street at 1 Durango Drive.b. Take appropriate action regarding a request for a variance to allow a garage to facethe street at 1 Durango Drive.3.Take appropriate action regarding the July 8, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment meetingminutes. (M. Cox)4.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 MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 551.071. Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Town Council may be in attendance at this meeting. 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 September 3, 2021 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 2 To: Zoning Board of Adjustment From: Matt Cox, Director of Community Development CC: Wade Carroll, Town Manager Leticia Vacek, Town Secretary/RMO Re: Case ZBA-21-005 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, September 9, 2021 Agenda Item: Case ZBA-21-005 (1 Durango Drive) a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a variance to allow a garage to face the street at 1 Durango Drive. b. Take appropriate action regarding a request for a variance to allow a garage to face the street at 1 Durango Drive. The Board of Adjustment was originally scheduled to hear this case on August 12 th. The meeting was not held due to lack of a quorum. Background and Explanation: Approval of a variance is being requested to allow a garage to face the street in the R-8 Single Family District. The subject property is 9,632 square feet in area. The previous house located at 1 Durango Drive in the Village West, Section B subdivision burned down in February 2021 and the owners are rebuilding with a different floorplan. Previously, the garage was at the front of the house with a j-swing driveway, but in an effort to increase the size of the house, the owners propose to move the garage to the back and face it toward the side street. In the R-8 district, garages are not allowed to face the street on all lots 9,000 square feet or larger, and no garages are allowed to face a side street, regardless of lot size. This request is not compliant with either current requirement; however, it does not appear that these two requirements were in effect in the 1980s and 1990s when this subdivision was developed. There are many houses adjacent to the subject property that have garages facing the side street on lots that are over 9,000 square feet (Exhibit D). Written requirements from that time period were also found stating that a garage cannot face SH 114, Trophy Lake Drive, or Village Trail which indicates that a garage could face any other street in the area. Page 2 of 2 The proposed house, including the garage, is compliant with all setbacks, easements, maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area (Exhibit C). Public notice was published in the newspaper and sent to those who own property within 200 feet of the subject property. To date, staff has received zero inquiries. Zoning Board of Adjustment Authority: The Zoning Board of Adjustment has the authority to act upon a request for variance. The following should be considered in determining the validity of a hardship. 1. Is the request owing to a distinct condition inherent in the property itself (e.g., irregularly- shaped lot, unusual topography, etc.)? 2. Is the condition unique to the property (e.g., unusual slope, odd location, etc.)? 3. Is the condition self-imposed or self-created? 4. Is the request owing to a financial hardship? 5. Will a literal enforcement of the zoning ordinance result in an unnecessary hardship? 6. Will the hardship prevent any reasonable use whatsoever? 7. Will the granting of the variance be contrary to public interest? 8. Is the request within the spirit of the ordinance and does it further substantial justice? The decision of the Board is final. Attachments:  Exhibit A – Application with Explanation  Exhibit B – Location Map  Exhibit C – Site Plan  Exhibit D – Photos of Surrounding Garages Facing Street Exhibit B Exhibit C 1 Durango Drive   9632 sqft lot  R‐8 Zoning  Garage doors face Right of Way or Side Street  1 DURANGO DRIVE  Exhibit D Location of properties in R‐8 zoning with lots over 9,000 sqft and garages facing ROW or side street  Exhibit D 5 SILVER ROCK – 12,800 SQFT LOT ‐ Direct neighbor to the North  2 MONTEREY DRIVE – 10,005 SQFT LOT – Direct neighbor to the East  Exhibit D 12 MONTEREY DRIVE – 9,234 SQFT LOT  61 SONORA DRIVE – 9,095 SQFT LOT  Exhibit D 6 CHIMNEY ROCK – 10,057 SQFT LOT  1 CHIMNEY ROCK – 10,925 SQFT LOT  Exhibit D 1 SALIDA DRIVE – 9,944 SQFT LOT  57 CIMARRON DRIVE – 9,416 SQFT LOT  Exhibit D 6 CIMARRON CT – 13,936 SQFT LOT  1 CIMARRON CT – 11,712 SQFT LOT  Exhibit D 20 CIMARRON DRIVE – 10,200 SQFT LOT  Exhibit D Town of Trophy Club Meeting Minutes Zoning Board of Adjustment 1 Trophy Wood Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262 July 8, 2021 6:00 PM Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM Chairperson Sanders called the July 8, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting to order at 6:00 PM and announced a quorum. Board Members Present: Chairperson Nick Sanders Vice Chairperson Jeff Sims Secretary John Murtaugh Alternate Board Member Terry Kesterson Board Members Absent: Board Member Sean Cannon Board Member Doug Harper Alternate Board Member Peter Blanchard Alternate Board Member Jack Ormond Staff Present: Lisa Payne Town Planner Matt Cox Director of Community Development / Building Official 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 to speak were submitted. REGULAR SESSION 1. Tabled Agenda Item – Case ZBA-21-002 (113 S. Greenhill Trail) Take appropriate action regarding a request for a special exception to allow a fence to encroach on the front setback at 113 S. Greenhill Trail. Chairperson Sanders called for a motion to remove the item from the table. Secretary Murtaugh moved to remove the item from the table, with a second by Board Member Kesterson. Chairperson Sanders called for a vote. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. Town Planner Lisa Payne presented the staff report and was available for questions. The applicant, Michael Machado, explained that due to the Board’s comments at the last meeting, he has decided to replace almost all of the wrought iron with a board-on-board wood fence to obstruct views into his garage area. The only exception is the 3’ wide section that extends from the garage wall. All wood fencing will be painted to match the posts. There were no public comments. Page 2 of 2 Chairperson Sanders called for a motion. Secretary Murtaugh moved to approve the special exception with the condition that a solid wood fence is installed, with a second by Board Member Kesterson. Chairperson Sanders clarified that the material of the fence should not be considered during the vote as the request is only to allow the setback encroachment. However, Chairperson Sanders allowed the motion to stand as-is and called for a vote. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 2. Take appropriate action regarding the April 8, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes. Chairperson Sanders asked the Board for any corrections or additions. There were none. Chairperson Sanders called for a motion. Board Member Kesterson moved to approve the April 8, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes, with a second by Vice Chairperson Jeff Sims. Chairperson Sanders called for a vote. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 3. Take appropriate action regarding the May 13, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes. Chairperson Sanders asked the Board for any corrections or additions. There were none. Chairperson Sanders moved to approve the May 13, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes, with a second by Secretary Murtaugh. Chairperson Sanders called for a vote. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. 4. Receive Town Planner updates on previous cases heard by the Board and active development in Town. Town Planner Lisa Payne provided a staff update and was available for questions. ADJOURN Chairperson Sanders adjourned the meeting at 6:17 PM. ___________________________ ___________________________ Chairperson Nick Sanders Matt Cox, Director of Community Development Zoning Board of Adjustment Town of Trophy Club, TX Town of Trophy Club, TX ___________________________ Secretary John Murtaugh Zoning Board of Adjustment Town of Trophy Club, TX