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6d • RegularCity of Colleyville (Tarrant County)

Consideration of a Special Use Permit for accessory buildings on Lot 1, Block 1, Lloyd Roach Addition, zoned R-40 Single-Family Residential, located at 4709 Behrens Road, Case ZC26-018 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT

Presented in: City Council Meeting - 2nd on 2026-09-15
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion to approve Consideration of a Special Use Permit for accessory buildings on Lot 1, Block 1, Lloyd Roach Addition, zoned R-40 Single-Family Residential, located at 4709 Behrens Road, Case ZC26-018 WITHDRAWN BY AP”
BL
Bobby Lindamood
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
BE
Brandi Elder
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
MA
Mark Alphonso
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
SR
Scotty Richardson
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
BG
Ben Graves
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
KH
Kimberly Holt Gunderson
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES
TR
Tim Raine
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT. Second Reading and Public Hearing The homeowner was present with her builder and answered questions from the Council. One speaker in favor came forward during the public hearing. First Reading and Public Hearing Make Me Construction, the applicant, has submitted a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for accessory buildings on Lot 1, Block 1, Lloyd Roach Addition, being approximately 0.7 acres, and zoned R-40 Single-Family Residential. Analysis: The applicant is requesting an SUP to allow for the expansion of two accessory buildings. The detached garage expansion would be 968 square feet in total, and the storage shed expansion would be 720 square feet in total. The overall total accessory building coverage would be 5.54% (1,688 square feet), exceeding the allowable 4% (1,219 square feet), as permitted by Land Development Code Section 3.27(A)(2)(a). 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. Existing Conditions/Background: The subject property, 4709 Behrens Road, is developed with a single-family home. It is located on the east side of Behrens Road, and 440± feet north of Renfro Road. Plat Status: The subject property is platted. DRC Review: 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. Surrounding Development: The properties to the north, east, south, and west are zoned R-40 Single-Family Residential, and improved with single-family homes. Comprehensive Plan: The City’s comprehensive plan, Destination Colleyville , identifies the subject property for residential development. Public Notification: 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

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.