Consideration of a Special Use Permit for a carport on Lot 2A, Adair & Brown Estates, zoned R-40 Single-Family Residential, located at 6916 Pleasant Run Road, Case ZC26-007

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<strong data-pasted="true"><em>First Reading and Public Hearing</em></strong><br><br>Linda Kientz, the applicant, has submitted a request for a Special Use Permit on Lot 2A, Adair & Brown Estates, being approximately 1.8 acres, and zoned R-40 Single-Family Residential. <br id="isPasted">  <br><strong>Analysis: </strong>The request is to allow for a carport which requires the approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) in accordance with Land Development Code Section 3.27(C). The applicant is requesting modifications to the maximum length and area regulations as well as the masonry column requirement. All carports on a corner lot require approval of an SUP.<br>  <br><strong>Existing Conditions/Background: </strong>The subject property, 6916 Pleasant Run Road, is zoned R-40 Single-Family Residential and developed with a single-family home. It is located on the southeast corner of Pleasant Run Road and 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 March 23, 2026, meeting and the case was scheduled for the April 13, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.<br>  <strong> </strong><br><strong>Surrounding Development:</strong> The properties to the north and west are zoned AG Agricultural and are improved with single-family homes. The properties to the east and south are zoned R-40 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 1000 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 May 11, 2026 meeting by a vote of 4-2.

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