10.12.2023 ZBA MinutesTown of Trophy Club
Meeting Minutes
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
Chairperson Bowman called the October 12, 2023, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting to order at 6:00 PM and
announced a quorum.
Board Members Present:
Steve Bowman Chairperson
Doug Harper Board Member
Steven Boedecker Board Member
Reid Burley Board Member
James Calaway Board Member
Board Members Absent:
None
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.
Chairperson Bowman asked if there were any public requests to speak. No public requests were submitted.
Chairperson Bowman opened the Public Hearing at 6:06 PM.
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).
Matt Cox presented the staff report and was available for questions.
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Chairperson Bowman closed the public hearing at 6:37 PM
Chairperson Bowman motioned for discussion and/or concern. ZBA members discussed procedural questions.
Board Member Boedeker moved to recommend approval, with a second by Board Member Harper. Chairperson
Bowman called for a vote. The motion passed 50.
Chairperson Bowman asked if there were any public requests to speak. Public Comments were presented by the
following individuals:
Patricia Jayne Keefter sent email opposing the front facing garages.
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 Lots 210, 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 210, 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).
Matt Cox presented the staff report and was available for questions.
Chairperson Bowman opened the public hearing at 6:46 PM.
Chairperson Bowman motioned for discussion and/or concern. ZBA members discussed procedural questions.
Board Member Boedeker moved to recommend approval, with a second by Board Member Harper. Chairperson
Bowman called for a vote. The motion passed 41.
Chairperson Bowman asked if there were any public requests to speak. Public Comments were presented by the
following individuals:
Patricia Jayne Keefter sent email opposing the front facing garages.
3. Case ZBA23003 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 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).
Matt Cox presented the staff report and was available for questions.
Chairperson Bowman opened the public hearing at 7:10 PM.
Chairperson Bowman motioned for discussion and/or concern. ZBA members discussed procedural questions.
Board Member Boedeker moved to recommend approval, with a second by Board Member Harper. Chairperson
Bowman called for a vote. The motion passed 50.
Chairperson Bowman asked if there were any public requests to speak. Public Comments were presented by the
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following individuals:
Patricia Jayne Keefter sent email opposing the front facing garages.
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).
Chairperson Bowman opened the public hearing at 7:21 PM.
Matt Cox presented the staff report and was available for questions.
Chairperson Bowman closed the public hearing at 6:30 PM
Chairperson Bowman motioned for discussion and/or concern. ZBA members discussed procedural questions.
Board Member Boedeker moved to recommend approval, with a second by Board Member Harper. Chairperson
Bowman called for a vote. The motion passed 41.
Chairperson Bowman asked if there were any public requests to speak. Public Comments were presented by the
following individuals:
Mr. Freeland, 366 Dover, called Matt Cox in favor of the variance for the fence on the side yard setback.
5. Take appropriate action regarding the May12, 2022 and the June 2, 2022 Zoning Board of Adjustment
meeting minutes (A. Santos).
Chairperson Bowman motioned for discussion and/or concern. ZBA members discussed procedural questions.
Chairperson Bowman called for a vote. The motion passed 50.
6. Receive updates on previous cases heard by the Board and active development in Town.
Director Matt Cox advised the members there could be another fence variance request from 303 Skyline.
Hutchinson BBQ requesting an SUP alcohol permit to P&Z.
ADJOURN
Chairperson Bowman motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM.
___________________________ ___________________________
Chairperson Bowman Alicia Santos
Zoning Board of Adjustment Sr. Administrative Assistant
Town of Trophy Club, TX Town of Trophy Club, TX