Consideration 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

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

<strong><em>Second Reading and Public Hearing</em></strong><br><br>The homeowner was present and answered questions from the City Council. No one came forward to speak on the item during the public hearing.<br><br><strong><em>First Reading and Public Hearing</em></strong><br><br>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. The proposed total accessory building coverage is 1,017 square feet (4.07%), being 19 square feet above the permitted 4%.<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 was scheduled for the August 10, 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.<br><br><strong>Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:</strong> The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request at their August 10, 2026 meeting by a vote of 7-0.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). 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).