Consideration of a Special Use Permit for an accessory building on Lot 7, Block 3, Quail Crest Estates, zoned R-15 Single-Family Residential, located at 3505 Blue Quail Lane, Case ZC26-013

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<strong><em>Second Reading and Public Hearing</em></strong><br><br>The applicant was present and answered questions from the City Council at the July 7, 2026 meeting. No one came forward to speak during the public hearing.<br><br><strong><em>First Reading and Public Hearing</em></strong><br><br>John Cullen, the applicant, has submitted a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an accessory building on Lot 7, Block 3, Quail Crest Estates, being approximately 0.37 acres, and zoned R-15 Single-Family Residential. <br data-pasted="true"> <br><strong>Analysis: </strong>The applicant is requesting a SUP to allow for an accessory building which would exceed the four percent (4%) lot coverage, as permitted by the Land Development Code Section 3.27(A)(2)(a). The subject lot area is 16,149 square feet, which permits a maximum of 644 square feet (4%) for accessory buildings by right. The proposed structure is 880 square feet (5.46%), and the existing pergola is 144 square feet (0.89%). Altogether, the request is for 6.36% (1,024 square feet) accessory building lot coverage. <br><br>Land Development Code Section 3.27(A)(2)(d) authorizes that accessory buildings may be approved by a SUP when a request does not conform to the standards otherwise permitted by right.<br> <br><strong>Existing Conditions/Background: </strong>The subject property, 3505 Blue Quail Lane, is zoned R-15 Single-Family Residential and developed with a single-family house. It is located on the east side of Blue Quail Lane, and 125± feet north of Quail Crest Drive.<br> <strong> </strong><br><strong>Plat Status: </strong>The subject property is platted as Lot 7, Block 3, Quail Crest Estates.<br> <strong> </strong><br><strong>DRC Review: </strong>The DRC reviewed the request during their May 18, 2026, meeting and the case was scheduled for the June 8, 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-15 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. Hurst-Euless-Bedford 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.<br><br><strong>Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:</strong> The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request at their June 8, 2026 meeting by a vote of 6-1.

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