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
Official Roll-Call Vote
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Second Reading and Public Hearing The homeowner was present and answered questions from the City Council. No one came forward to speak on the item during the public hearing. First Reading and Public Hearing 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. Analysis: 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%. 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, 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. 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-20 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. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, where the subject property is located, was notified per State law. Notice was
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). 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).