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

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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. <br data-pasted="true"> <br><strong>Analysis: </strong>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.<br> <br>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.<br> <br><strong>Existing Conditions/Background: </strong>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.<br> <strong> </strong><br><strong>Plat Status: </strong>The subject property is platted.<br> <strong> </strong><br><strong>DRC Review: </strong>The Development Review Committee 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 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.<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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