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NOKTH KICHLAND HILLS
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA
4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
WORK SESSION: 6:30 PM
Held in the City Council Work Room, Third Floor
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Planning Director Report
2. Discuss items from the regular Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting_
REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 PM
Held in the City Council Work Room, Third Floor
A. CALL TO ORDER
A.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
An opportunity for citizens to address the Zoning Board of Adjustment on
matters which are scheduled on this agenda for consideration by the Board,
but not scheduled as a public hearing. In order to address the Zoning Board
of Adjustment during public comments, a Public Meeting Appearance Card
must be completed and presented to the recording secretary prior to the start
of the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting.
B. MINUTES
B.1 Approve Minutes of the September 26, 2019, Zoning Board of
Adjustment Meeting.
Monday, November 18, 2019 Zoning Board of Adjustment Agenda
Page 1 of 2
C. GENERAL ITEMS
C.1 BA 2019-07 Public hearing and consideration of a request from John
Trent for a variance to Section 118-313 (lot and area requirements) of
the North Richland Hills zoning ordinance at 7301 Smithfield Road,
being 0.312 acres described as Lot 7, Block 1, Lee's Crossing_
E. ADJOURNMENT
Certification
I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills
Zoning Board of Adjustment was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland
Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on
Thursday, November 14, 2019, by 5:00 PM.
Clayton Husband AICP
Principal Planner
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces
are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services
must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information.
Monday, November 18, 2019 Zoning Board of Adjustment Agenda
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: November 18, 2019
SUBJECT: Planning Director Report
PRESENTER: Clayton Comstock, Planning Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Staff will report on general announcements related to upcoming events and development
activity in North Richland Hills and items of general interest to the Board.
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMORANDUM
FROM: Planning & Zoning Department DATE: November 18, 2019
SUBJECT: Discuss items from the regular Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting.
PRESENTER: Clayton Comstock, Planning Director
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this item is to allow the Zoning Board of Adjustment the opportunity to
discuss any item on the regular Zoning Board of Adjustment agenda.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this item is to allow the Zoning Board of Adjustment the opportunity to
inquire about items that are posted for discussion and deliberation on the regular Zoning
Board of Adjustment agenda. The Board is encouraged to ask staff questions to clarify
and/or provide additional information on items posted on the regular agenda.
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMORANDUM
FROM: Planning & Zoning Department DATE: November 18, 2019
SUBJECT: Approve minutes of the September 26, 2019, Zoning Board of
Adjustment meeting.
PRESENTER: Clayton Comstock, Planning Director
SUMMARY:
The minutes are approved by majority vote of the Board at the Zoning Board of
Adjustment meetings.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Planning and Zoning Office prepares action minutes for each Zoning Board of
Adjustment meeting. The minutes from each meeting are placed on a later agenda for
review and approval by the Board. Upon approval of the minutes, an electronic copy will
be uploaded to the City's website.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes of the September 26, 2019, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting.
MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
WORK SESSION: 6.30 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in
work session on the 26th day of September 2019 at 6.30 p.m. in the City Council
Work Room prior to the 7.00 p.m. regular Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting.
Present: Jim Kemp Place 1
Thomas Clemmons Place 2, Alternate
Steve Koons Place 3, Alternate
Fonda Kunkel Place 4
Tom Duer Place 5, Chair
Doris Elston Place 7, Vice Chair
Absent: Bill Gibbs Place 6
Staff Members: Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Marrk Callier Management Analyst
Chair Duer called the work session to order at 6.33 p.m.
1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chair Duer opened nominations for the Zoning Board of Adjustment Chair.
A motion was made by Board Member Kemp, seconded by Board Member Kunkel to
nominate Tom Duer as Chair of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
Chair Duer opened nominations for the Zoning Board of Adjustment Vice Chair.
September 26, 2019
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
Page 1 of 6
A motion was made by Board Member Kemp, seconded by Board Member Kunkel to
nominate Doris Elston as Vice Chair of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
2. PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT
Principal Planner Clayton Husband provided an update on City Council actions,
development activity, and announcements.
Chair Duer and Mr. Husband discussed the new public comments section added to
the agenda.
3. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM THE REGULAR ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT MEETING.
Principal Planner Clayton Husband summarized the items on the agenda.
Pertaining to item C.1, Chair Duer and Mr. Husband discussed the name of the
addition.
Pertaining to item C.2, Chair Duer and Mr. Husband discussed the foundation of the
house, past regulations regarding minimum house sizes, and when the subdivision
was developed.
Chair Duer adjourned the work session at 6.56 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Duer called the meeting to order at 7.03 p.m.
Present: Jim Kemp Place 1
Thomas Clemmons Place 2, Alternate
Steve Koons Place 3, Alternate
Fonda Kunkel Place 4
Tom Duer Place 5, Chair
Doris Elston Place 7, Vice Chair
Absent: Bill Gibbs Place 6
September 26, 2019
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
Page 2 of 6
Staff Members: Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Marrk Callier Management Analyst
A.1 PLEDGE
Chair Duer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag.
A.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
B. MINUTES
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 23, 2019, ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT MEETING.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER KEMP, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER KOON TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 23, 2019, ZONING
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C. GENERAL ITEMS
CA BA 2019-05 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM JESUS AGUAYO FOR A VARIANCE TO SECTION 118-314
(OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS) OF THE NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE AT 6642 JANNIE STREET, BEING 0.16
ACRES DESCRIBED AT LOT 7, BLOCK 2, RICHLAND HILLS WEST.
Chair Duer read the rules and regulations of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. He
stated alternate Board Member Steve Koons is acting in place of an absent member
and would be voting on the item.
Chair Duer opened the public hearing, and called for Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced the request.
Chair Duer called for the applicant to present the request and be sworn in prior to
speaking.
September 26, 2019
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
Page 3 of 6
The applicant, Jesus Aguayo, 6642 Jannie Street, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180,
was sworn in by Chair Duer and presented the request.
Board Member Kemp and the applicant discussed the window in the converted
garage.
Board Member Kemp and Mr. Husband discussed the title company's role in the sale
of the house and the stop work order issued for the property.
Chair Duer called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward.
Those who did not wish to speak, but registered their support of the request: Kim
Chancey, 6822 Crane Road, North Richland Hills, Texas; and Linda Wright, 6822
Crane Road, North Richland Hills, Texas.
Mr. Husband indicated three letters in support of the request were submitted.
Chair Duer called for anyone else wishing to speak in favor for or against to come
forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chair Duer closed the public
hearing.
Board Member Koons and Mr. Husband discussed that the decision before the board
tonight is about the number of parking spots available and not the garage conversion.
Chair Duer and Mr. Husband discussed the age of the houses and the sizes of the
garages when the houses were constructed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER KEMP, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER KOONS TO APPROVE BA 2019-05.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
C.2 BA 2019-06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM BOB WILBURN FOR A VARIANCE TO SECTION 118-313 (LOT
AND AREA REQUIREMENTS) OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
ZONING ORDINANCE AT 6766 MIKE DRIVE, BEING 0.30 ACRES
DESCRIBED AS LOT 19, BLOCK 5, HILLVIEW ADDITION.
September 26, 2019
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
Page 4 of 6
Chair Duer opened the public hearing, and called for Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced the request.
Chair Duer called for the applicant to present the request and be sworn in prior to
speaking.
The applicant Bob Wilburn, 900 Aaron Way, Southlake, Texas, was sworn in by
Chair Duer and presented the request.
Chair Duer and the applicant discussed the foundation of the house.
Board Member Kemp and the applicant discussed who would live in the house.
Chair Duer and Mr. Husband discussed past zoning ordinances and minimum
square footage requirements.
Chair Duer called for anyone wishing to speak in favor for or against to come
forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chair Duer closed the public
hearing.
Board Member Koons and Mr. Husband discussed the signatures on the application
form as it relates to the request.
Chair Duer, Board Member Koons, and Mr. Husband discussed the sizes of the
houses in the neighborhood around the applicant's house.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER KOONS, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER ELSTON TO APPROVE BA 2019-06.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
D. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Duer adjourned the meeting at 7.39 p.m.
September 26, 2019
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
Page 5 of 6
Dr. Tom Duer, Chair
Attest:
Marrk Callier, Secretary
September 26, 2019
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMORANDUM
FROM: Planning & Zoning Department DATE: November 18, 2019
SUBJECT: BA 2019-07 Public hearing and consideration of a request from John
Trent for a variance to Section 118-313 (lot and area requirements)
of the North Richland Hills zoning ordinance at 7301 Smithfield
Road, being 0.312 acres described as Lot 7, Block 1, Lee's
Crossing.
PRESENTER: Clayton Husband, Principal Planner
SUMMARY
John Trent is requesting approval of a variance to the lot and area requirements to provide
less than 20% rear yard open space on a residential lot located at 7301 Smithfield Road.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is located on the west side of Smithfield Road between Starnes Road and
Old Hickory Drive. The lot is 13,589 square feet (0.312 acres) in size. The owner proposes
to construct a new 3,253-square-foot residence on the property.
On September 24, 2019, the applicant's contractor applied for a building permit to
construct a new residence on the property. During the review of the application, it was
determined that the design did not satisfy the standard for rear yard open space as
required by the zoning ordinance. The zoning ordinance requires that at least 20% of the
lot area be maintained as rear yard open space. The applicant was advised that the
design must be adjusted to provide the required open space. Rather than adjust the
design, the applicant has submitted an application for variance.
The variance application and supporting materials are attached. The materials include a
copy of the application explaining the reasoning for the variance request, a survey of the
lot, and plans showing the proposed improvements to the property. An analysis of the
request and relevant codes is below.
ANALYSIS
The applicant proposes to construct a new residence on the property. The lot is part of
the Lee's Crossing subdivision, which includes seven (7) lots located on a slip street
adjacent to Smithfield Road. While all the lots front Smithfield Road, access to the
property is provided from a private drive parallel to the street. The property is zoned RI-
PD Residential Infill Planned Development, which was approved by City Council on
January 11, 2016 (Ordinance 3385). The RI-PD standards state the lots must conform to
the R-2 Single-Family Residential standards unless otherwise stated within the approving
Ordinance 3385.
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The lot in question is 80.15 feet wide at the front property line, 169 feet deep, and has a
67-foot front building line. The front of the lot is encumbered by a 47-foot wide private
access, drainage, utility, and landscape easement. The improvements in the easement
include a common private drive, parking areas, landscaping, fencing, and public utilities.
A copy of the lot survey and the subdivision plat is attached for reference.
The variance request is related to the rear yard open space standards contained in
e c ti.o..o 111 8 3 11 .of the zoning ordinance. This section requires that every lot provide open
space in the rear yard area. The rear yard open space area is defined as-
...an area reserved as an open space in the rear portion of a yard which extends from one
side property line to another side property line and abutting the rear property line. The rear
yard open space shall not protrude beyond the two most extreme corners of the main
structure and no part of a residential dwelling unit may be constructed so as to occupy any
portion of the rear yard open space.
The owner is requesting a variance from the standard as it applies to the lot to provide
16% of the lot area as rear yard open space. Alternatively, the owner is proposing that
the standard be applied to the portion of the lot that excludes the private access, drainage,
and utility easement in the calculation of the percentage.
The exhibits below show the rear yard open space percentage as applied to the entire lot
and as applied excluding the easement.
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� ca iip„i 11„11„ of the zoning ordinance authorizes the Zoning Board of Adjustment
"...to authorize upon appeal, in specific cases, such variance from the terms of [the
Zoning Ordinance] as will not be contrary to the public interest and where, because of
special conditions, the enforcement of the [Zoning Ordinance] would result in an
unnecessary hardship."
In exercising it powers to grant a variance, the board of adjustment must make specific
findings and show in its minutes that:
a. Literal enforcement of the controls will create an unnecessary hardship or practical
difficulty in the development of the affected property.
b. The situation causing the hardship or difficulty is neither self-imposed nor generally
affecting all or most properties in the same zoning district.
c. The relief sought will not injure the permitted use of adjacent conforming property.
d. The granting of the variance will be in harmony with the spirit and purposes of
these regulations.
OPTIONS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
The Zoning Board of Adjustment has the following options on this application.
1. Approve the variance as presented. This action would allow the property to provide
the rear yard open space as proposed.
2. Approve the variance with conditions. This action would allow the property to
provide less than 20% rear yard open space subject to the owner making
modifications to its size, location, or design as directed by the Board.
3. Deny the variance. This action would require the property to provide the required
20% rear yard open space as calculated on the entire lot area.
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NORTH RICHi.a.rhND HILLS CASE: BA 2019-07
You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within 200 feet of the property
requesting a variance from the zoning ordinance as shown on the attached map.
APPLICANT John Trent
LOCATION 7301 Smithfield Road
REQUEST Public hearing and consideration of a request from John Trent for a variance to
Section 118-313 (lot and area requirements) of the North Richland Hills zoning
ordinance at 7301 Smithfield Road, being 0.312 acres described as Lot 7, Block 1,
Lee's Crossing.
DESCRIPTION Variance from the 20% rear yard open space requirement to exclude the private
access, drainage, and utility easement in the calculation and provide 16% rear yard
open space.
PUBLIC HEARING DATES Zoning Board of Adjustment
7:00 PM Monday, November 18, 2019
MEETING LOCATION City Council Work Room -Third Floor
4301 City Point Drive
North Richland Hills, Texas
People interested in submitting letters of support or opposition are encouraged to contact the Planning&Zoning
Department for additional information. Letters must be received by the close of the Zoning Board of Adjustment
public hearing. Because changes could be made to requests during the public hearing process, you are
encouraged to follow the request through to final action by Board.
Planning and Zoning Department 1 4301 City Point Drive - NRH, TX 76180
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NOTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS
BA 2019-07
ABBL, ROSE W 7832 OLD HICKORY DR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
BROOKS, DAMON 7829 OLD HICKORY DR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
BUTCHER, MARTIN 7308 LINDWALL CT NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
COCHRAN, MARK D 7300 LINDWALL CT NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
CORBELL, BOBBY J 7833 OLD HICKORY DR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
DOMINGUEZ, FERNANDO 7905 OLD HICKORY DR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
GRAZER,JOSEPH F 7312 LINDWALL CT NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
HEFFERNAN, KATHLEEN D 7825 OLD HICKORY DR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
LEE'S CROSSING DEVELOPMENT LP PO BOX 622 COLLEYVILLE TX 76034
LEE'S CROSSING DEVELOPMENT LP PO BOX 622 COLLEYVILLE TX 76034
LEONARD, SEAN 7840 OLD HICKORY DR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
MCKNEELY, MATTHEW 7901 OLD HICKORY DR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
MCLAIN, SCOTT 7836 OLD HICKORY DR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
MCREYNOLDS LIVING TRUST 7301 LINDWALL CT NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
MILLICAN, STEVEN 741 EVERGREEN DR HURSTTX 76054
ROBERSON,JERRY 7841 OLD HICKORY DR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
THODEN FAMILY LIVING TRUST 7900 OLD HICKORY DR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
TRENT, CHRIS A 6348 SKYLARK CIR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76180
TRENT, KAREN 6348 SKYLARK CIR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76180
VICK, KEVIN 7304 LINDWALL CT NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182
WELLSPRING CHURCH INC 7300 SMITHFIELD RD NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76180
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SELECT APPLICATION TYPE
C1 Interpretation 11 Permit for Nonconformity El Discontinuance of Nonconformity Variance
DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION
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OWNER INFORMATION
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For additional owners, please include additional copies of this page. The property owner must sign the application or submit a
notarized letter of authorization.
REPRESENTATIVE/AGENT INFORMATION
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and ability, and that I will be fully
prepared to present the proposal at a Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. I reserve the right to withdraw this proposal at
any time by filing a written request with the Planning &Zoning Department.
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APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS �
Applications submitted without original signatures and all required documents and information will not be reviewed, and will be
returned to the applicant for revision. Please be sure that all required items are included for the type ofapplication requested. �
The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets on the fourth Thursday of each month,as needed.The application submittal deadline is
5:00 PM on the last Friday of each month.Applications are scheduled for public hearing at the regularly scheduled meeting in
the following month.
Zoning Board of Adjustment information is available online in . Ufyou
have questions about the application process or any submittal requirements,please call the Planning and Zoning Department at |
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817-427-6300'SUMMARY OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
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The Board of Adjustment shall have the powers and exercise the duties of a Board in accordance with of the |
Texas Local Government Coda. Board members are representatives of the City and shall have the right to inspect premises |
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where required in the discharge of their responsibilities under the laws of the State of Texas and the ordinances of the City of'
North Richland Hills. The Board's jurisdiction shall extend to and include the hearing and deciding of the following topics of
appeals and applications, and to that end shall have the necessary authority tu ensure continuing compliance with its decision.
The Board of Adjustment, in specific cases,may authorize or order the following:
° Interpretation. Hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error on any order, requirement, decieion, or
interpretation of the zoning regulations bythe Building Official in the enforcement of this ordinance mra zoning district
boundary. In reaching its decision, the Board shall establish firm guidelines for future administrative actions on like |
matters. |
• Permits for nonconformity,Authorize a building permit for the reconstruction, extension, or enlargement of building
occupied by non-conforming uses,on the lot or tract occupied by such building, provided such reconstruction does not `
prevent the potential return of such property tna conforming use.
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w Discontinuance of nonconformity. Require the discontinuance of non-conforming uses of land or structures under any �
plan whereby the full value of the structure and facilities can be amortized within a definite period of time,taking into
consideration the general character of the neighborhood and-the necessity of all property to conform to the regulations
of the zoning ordinance.All actions to discontinue a non-conforming use of land or structure nhm|| be taken with due �
regard to the property rights of the persons affected when considered in light of the public welfare and the character of '
the area surrounding the designated non-conforming use and the conservation and preservation of the property, The
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Board may,from time totime on its own motion or upon cause presented by interested property owners, inquire into
the existence,continuation,or maintenance of any non-conforming use within the city.
� Variances.Authorize upon appeal, in specific cases,such variance from the terms of the zoning ordinance that are not
contrary to the public interest,and where,because of special conditions,the enforcement of the ordinance would result
in an unnecessary hardship. However, the Board shall not have the power to grant variances from the terms of the
zoning ordinance for a change in use not allowed in a district. In exercising it powers to grant variance,the Board of
Adjustment shall make findings and show in its minutes thet'
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a. Literal enforcement of the controls will create an unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty in the development
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b. The situation causing the hardship or difficulty is neither self-imposed nor generally affecting all or most
properties in the same zoning district.
m The relief sought will not injure the permitted use of adjacent conforming property.
d. The granting of the variance will be in harmony with the spirit and purposes of the zoning regulations.2018 Planning&Zoning Department 1 4301 City Point Drive - NRH 76180 PAGE 3 OF 4
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Question 1
We are asking for consideration of the method by which the Rear Yard Open Space(RYOS)
percentage is calculated for 7301 Smithfield Road. We request that the 47' of private access,
drainage and utility easement(PADDLE) not be included in the RYOS percentage calculation.
The current RYOS percentage is 16%and without the PADULE included, it would be 22%and
meet the code requirement.
Question 2
There are three hardships to be considered:
1) The front building line is on a radius which limits the total amount of area that can be
used by the homeowner. Using this added footage (approximately 3.5')would give the
homeowner a higher RYOS percentage (an additional 7' would meet the RYOS
requirement). The other lots in the development have a building line parallel to the
street which allows for greater utilization of that property.
2) This lot gives up a greater percentage of total square footage to the PADULE than the
other lots in the development which creates a greater challenge to achieve the 20%
RYOS requirement. As an example,the PADULE covers approximately 24'of Lot 1
while the PADULE covers approximately 28%of Lot 7.
3) There is a 20' MUE that runs the length of the south side of this lot which also reduces
the building envelope of this property. Because the easement and sideyard BL
significantly narrow the building envelope, the challenge to meet the 20% RYOS
requirement is increased.
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DATE: 10/10/19 PLAN REVIEW CORRECTIONS REPORT PAGE
City of North Richland Hills
P.O. BOX 820609
4301 CITY POINT DR
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76180
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APPLICATION N13R 19-00005749
ADDRESS 7301 SMITHFIELD RD NRH
APPLICATION DATE 9/24/19
APPLICATION TYPE RESIDENTIAL, I UNIT DETACHED
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OWNER
CONTRACTOR JOHN TRENT CUSTOM HOMES INC
*CONTRACTORS OUTSIDE CITY
6250ROSEWOOD 105
NORTH RICH LAND HILLS TX 76180
AGENCY NAME: BUILDING DEPARTMENT
DATE ACTION ACTION BY
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10/07/19 HOLD FOR DOCUMENTS SALAS, MARY LOU
++ HOLD: 1. DOES NOT COMPLY WITH 20W REAR OPEN YARD SPACE
PER RI-PD ZONING.
++ HOLD: 2. GAMEROOM WINDOW MUST PROVIDE EMERGENCY ESCAPE
AND RESCUE OPENING PER 2012 IRC R310.1
++ HOLD: 3 . SITE PLAN NEEDS TO SHOW PERIMETER FENCING.
** NEED TO PROVIDE 2 COPIES OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO
ADDRESS HOLD(S) .
*** ADDITIONAL HOLDS MAY OCCUR
10/10/19 HOLD FOR DOCUMENTS SALAS, MARY LOU
++ ADDITIONAL 'HOLD(S) .-
++ HOLD: 1. NEED TO ADDRESS HOLD(S) ON GRADING/DRAINAGE
PLAN.
++ HOLD: 2. NEED TO REVISE ENGINEERED GRADING/DRAINAGE PLAN
TO SHOW CORRECT ADDRESS.
++ HOLD: 3. NOTE. RECOMMEND THAI_gMplNqZDRI�INAGE ,,PLAN,yo-T..,
BE REVISED/CORRECTffb"UNTILUSUE WITH 20C"--]k0k-'i 5...........C�Iiik
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PERMIT. NEED 2 COPIES OF ENGINEER STAMPED PLANS AND SITE
PLAN SHOWING LOCATION OF RETAINING WALL.
** NEED TO PROVIDE 2 COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO
ADDRESS HOLDS.
*** ADDITIONAL HOLDS MAY OCCUR
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LEUS CROSSING DEVELOPMENT, LP
P. 0. BOX 622
COLLEYVILLE, TX 76034
817-822-7094
November 5, 2019
Zoning Board of Adjustment
c/o Planning and Zoning Department
4310 City Point Dr.
NRH,TX 76180
RE: Case: BA-2019-07
Dear Zoning Board of Adjustment:
I am the developer of the Lee's Crossing Development in NRH and I fully support John Trent's
variance request to Section 118-313 (lot and area requirements) of the NRH zoning ordinance
at 7301 Smithfield Rd. being 0.312 acres described as lot 7, block 1, Lee's Crossing.
With the private road being in front of the lot, it is next to impossible to yield a 20% rear yard
without dramatically changing the proposed floor plan Mr.Trent desires to build. Not meeting
the 20% requirement does not negatively affect any of the residents surrounding the property
nor does it affect the integrity of the subdivision;therefore, I feel the request is warranted.
Please accept this letter as my support of Mr.Trent's variance request.
Sin rely,
Doug Terry
Managing Memb r
Lee's Crossing Development, LP
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cc:John Trent
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