07.16.2026 ZBA MinutesTown of Trophy Club Zoning Board of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Bowman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Stephen Bowman, Chair
Steven Boedeker, Vice Chair
Bryan Stowe, Place 4
Daniel Parham, Place 5
Greg Fox, Alternate 3
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Bob Stevens, Place 1
STAFF PRESENT
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development
Jackie Ross, Sr. Administrative Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
REGULAR ITEMS
1. CASE ZBA-26-001 (17 Heritage Ct. South)
Conducta public hearing and consider action regarding a request by homeownerSasan
Hemati for a Special Exception to Section 14.02.351 (Fencing, Retaining Walls and
Screening) of the Town's Zoning Ordinance, to allow construction of a fence along the
north side of the residence located at 17 Heritage Ct. South, Trophy Club, Tarrant County,
Texas 76262.
Chairman Bowman opened the public hearing at6:02 p.m.
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development, announced that Agenda Items 2 and 3
would be heard out of order, with Item 3 being considered before Item 2, so that the two
fence Special Exception requests could be heard consecutively, followed by the building
line variance request.
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Mr. Cox then presented the staff report and recommendation for approval. He explained
that the applicant requested to reconstruct a fence in its previous location after it was
removed during construction of a new residence. Staff determined the request met the
criteria for a Special Exception.
One email in opposition was received from a resident outside the required notification
area. No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairman Bowman closed the public hearing at 6:06 p.m.
The Board discussed the location of the original fence, drainage associated with the new
home construction, and the applicant's request to reconstruct the fence in its previous
location after it was removed to allow construction of the new residence.
Board Member Greg Fox moved to approve the Special Exception request. Board
Member Bryan Stowe seconded the motion.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
AYES: Bowman, Boedecker, Stowe, Parham, Fox
NAYES: None
VOTE: 5-0
2. CASE ZBA-26-003 (1103 Sunset Drive)
Conducta public hearing and consider action regarding a request by homeownerWilliam
Jarboe for a Special Exception to Section 14.02.351 (Fencing, Retaining Walls and
Screening) of the Town's Zoning Ordinance, to allow construction of a fence beyond the
required side yard build line for the residence located at 1103 Sunset Drive, Trophy Club,
Denton County, Texas 76262.
Chairman Bowman opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m.
Matt Cox presented the staff report and recommendation for approval. He explained the
location of the existing residence and utility easement created a hardship, and the
proposed fence would remain on the applicant's property and outside the public right-of-
way.
Mr. William Jarboe addressed the Board regarding the request.
Randy White, 1112 Sunset Drive, spoke in support of the proposed fence location.
Chairman Bowman closed the public hearing at 6:16 p.m.
During Board discussion, Members expressed appreciation for the applicant's detailed
site outline and the placement of a flag to assist with site visits. A Board Member also
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inquired about the impact on an existing tree. The applicantstated that the tree is located
on the street side of the property.
Vice Chairman Boedecker moved to approve the Special Exception request. Board
Member Fox seconded the motion.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
AYES: Bowman, Boedecker, Stowe, Parham, Fox
NAYES: None
VOTE: 5-0
3. CASE ZBA-26-002 (6 Riviera Court)
Conducta public hearing and consider action regarding a request by homeowner Brad
Blankenship fora variance to Section 14.02.154 (R-10 Single -Family District) of the Town
of Trophy Club Zoning Ordinance, to allow an approximate five-foot (5') encroachment
beyond the required front building setback line for a residential addition located at 6
Riviera Court, Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas 76262.
Chairman Bowman opened the public hearing at6:20 p.m.
Matt Cox presented the staff report and recommendation for approval. He explained that
the applicant requested a variance to accommodate a residential addition due to the
unique configuration of the lot. Staff determined the request met the variance criteria.
Mr. Blankenship addressed the Board regarding the proposed addition.
No public comments were received.
Chairman Bowman closed the public hearing at6:23 p.m.
The Board discussed the proposed project and commented that it was aesthetically
pleasing, with ample landscape. Members noted that the structure was compatible with
the surrounding neighborhood, would notcastsignificantshadowson adjacentproperties,
and that the overall plans were well designed.
Board Member Stowe moved to approve the variance request. Board Member Fox
seconded the motion.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
AYES: Bowman, Boedecker, Stowe, Parham, Fox
NAYES: None
VOTE: 5-0
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4. Consider approval of the November 6, 2025, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting
minutes.
Vice Chairman Boedecker moved to approve the minutes from November 6, 2025. Board
Member Parham seconded the motion.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
AYES: Bowman, Boedecker, Stowe, Parham, Fox
NAYES: None
VOTE: 5-0
ADOURN
Chairman Bowman adjoumed the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
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