Presentation and discussion of a Special Use Permit for an accessory building on Lot 12, Block 2, Rustic Oaks Addition, zoned R-20 Single-Family Residential, located at 5508 Oak Hills Drive, Case ZC26-017

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Thomas Beard, the applicant, has submitted a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an accessory building on Lot 12, Block 2, Rustic Oaks Addition, being approximately 0.57 acres, and zoned R-20 Single-Family Residential. <br data-pasted="true"> <br><strong>Analysis: </strong>The applicant is requesting an SUP to allow for an accessory building that would exceed the four percent (4%) lot coverage, according to Land Development Code Section 3.27(A)(2)(a). The subject lot area is 24,959 square feet, which permits a maximum of 998 square feet for accessory buildings by right. The proposed structure is 840 square feet, which brings the property’s total to 1,129 square feet (4.52%). There is an existing 289 square foot shed on the property. <br> <br>Land Development Code Section 3.27(A)(2)(d) authorizes that accessory buildings may be approved by Special Use Permit when a request does not conform to the standards otherwise permitted by right.<br> <br><strong>Existing Conditions/Background: </strong>The subject property, 5508 Oak Hills Drive is developed with a single-family home. It is located on the east side of Oak Hills Drive, and 275± feet north of West Oak Valley Drive.<br> <strong> </strong><br><strong>Plat Status: </strong>The subject property is platted.<br> <strong> </strong><br><strong>DRC Review: </strong>The DRC reviewed the request during their June 22, 2026, meeting and the case has been scheduled for the July 13, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.<br> <strong> </strong><br><strong>Surrounding Development:</strong> The properties to the north, east, south, and west are zoned R-20 Single-Family Residential, and improved with single-family homes.<br> <br><strong>Comprehensive Plan: </strong>The City’s comprehensive plan, <em>Destination Colleyville</em>, identifies the subject property for residential development.<br> <strong> </strong><br><strong>Public Notification:</strong> Staff mailed notices to all property owners within 500 feet as well as any Homeowners' Associations within 1,000 feet of the subject property regarding this request. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, where the subject property is located, was notified per State law. Notice was published in the <em>Fort Worth Star-Telegram </em>as required by State law and the Land Development Code.

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