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6b • RegularCity of Colleyville (Tarrant County)

Consideration of a Special Use Permit for an accessory dwelling on Lot 3R, Adair & Brown Estates, zoned R-40 Single-Family Residential, located at 813 John McCain Road, Case ZC26-016 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT

Presented in: City Council Meeting - 2nd on 2026-09-15
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion to approve Consideration of a Special Use Permit for an accessory dwelling on Lot 3R, Adair & Brown Estates, zoned R-40 Single-Family Residential, located at 813 John McCain Road, Case ZC26-016 WITHDRAWN BY APPL”
BL
Bobby Lindamood
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
BE
Brandi Elder
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
MA
Mark Alphonso
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
SR
Scotty Richardson
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
BG
Ben Graves
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
KH
Kimberly Holt Gunderson
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES
TR
Tim Raine
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

THE ITEM HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT Second Reading and Public Hearing The applicant was present and answered questions from the Council. No one came forward to speak during the public hearing. First Reading and Public Hearing Terry Holmes, the applicant, has submitted a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on Lot 3R, Adair & Brown Estates, being approximately 4.2 acres, and zoned R-40 Single-Family Residential. Analysis: The applicant is requesting approval of a SUP for an ADU in the R-40 Single-Family Residential zoning district in accordance with Land Development Code Section 3.24.B. ADUs cannot exceed 1,200 square feet according to Land Development Code Section 3.27(A)(2)(d); the proposed structure has 1,534 square feet of habitable area on a 183,387 square foot lot. Land Development Code Section 3.27(A)(2)(d) authorizes that accessory dwellings may be approved by Special Use Permit when a request does not conform to the standards otherwise permitted by right. Existing Conditions/Background: The subject property, 813 John McCain Road is developed with a single-family home. It is located approximately ±640 feet east of Pleasant Run Road on the south side of John McCain Road. Plat Status: The subject property is platted. DRC Review: The Development Review Committee reviewed the request during their June 22, 2026, meeting and the case was scheduled for the August 10, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Surrounding Development: The properties to the north and west are zoned R-40 Single-Family Residential and are improved with single-family homes. The properties to the east are zoned AG Agricultural and are improved with single-family homes. The properties to the south are zoned R-20 Single-Family Residential and are improved with single-family homes. Comprehensive Plan: The City’s comprehensive plan, Destination Colleyville , identifies the subject property for residential development. Public Notification: Sta

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).