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ZBA#21-011: Request for Special Exceptions under Section 155.082(E)(6) of the Code of Ordinances to allow an accessory building with an area of approximately 1,750 square feet, a height of approximately 16 feet and to allow a reduction in the side setback to approximately 6 feet at 900 Cardinal Rd.; Richard Jeske Jr., owner.
Description/History
The applicant is requesting a Special Exception to allow an accessory building to be used to store lawn equipment, personal storage, and a camper. The new structure will be approximately 1,750 square feet with a height of approximately 16 feet. The applicant is requesting to locate the building approximately 6 feet from the side property line. There is one existing storage building on the property that will be removed.
The Board may grant a Special Exception under Section 155.082(E)(6) if the following criteria are met:
1. The building must be located on a lot of 12,000 square feet in size or larger. The property is approximately 43995 square feet (1.01 acres) according to the Tarrant County Appraisal District.
2. The applicant is requesting an exception for the building area. The proposed building will exceed 2% of the square footage of the lot for accessory structures. The Board may approve an increase in building area up to 4% of the square footage of the property. The applicant is requesting a new building with an area of approximately 1,750 square feet or 3.98% of the property area.
3. The applicant is requesting an exception to the building height. The maximum height allowed for an accessory building is 12 feet. The Board may grant a Special Exception to allow accessory buildings up to 24 feet in height for properties one-half to two acres in size. The applicant is requesting a height of approximately 16 feet.
4. The applicant is requesting a reduction to the setback requirements for the proposed building. The minimum side setback for an accessory building with a height of 12 feet or more is 9 feet ...
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