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02.19.25 BOA Agenda PacketPage 1 of 2 ] Welcome to the Prosper Board of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals Meeting. Addressing the Board of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals: Those wishing to address the Board of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals must complete the Public Comment Request Form located on the Town's website or in the Council Chambers. If you are attending in person, please submit this form to the Town Secretary or the person recording the minutes for the Board/Commission prior to the meeting. When called upon, please come to the podium, and state your name and address for the record. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Town Council/Board/ Commission may not deliberate or vote on any matter that does not appear on the agenda. The Council/Board/Commission, however, may provide statements of fact regarding the topic, request the topic be included as part of a future meeting, and/or refer the topic to Town staff for further assistance. 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Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Consider and act upon the minutes from the February 20, 2023, Board of Adjustment meeting. 3. Consider and act upon a request for a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for a reduction to the Minimum Lot Area, Lot Width, and Front Yard Setback requirements in the Single Family-15 District on Bryant's First Addition, Block 14, Lots 11-12, on 0.3± acre, located on the north side of Second Street and 270± feet east of Coleman Street. (VAR-25-0001) 4. Adjourn AGENDA Prosper Board of Adjustment/ Construction Board of Appeals Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers 250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas Wednesday, February 19, 2025 6:00 PM 1 Page 2 of 2 CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at Prosper Town Hall, located at 250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas 75078, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted by 5:00 p.m., on Friday, February 14, 2025, and remained so posted at least 72 hours before said meeting was convened. _______________________________ _________________________ Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary Date Notice Removed Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the Town Council reserves the right to consult in closed session with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any item listed on this agenda. NOTICE Pursuant to Town of Prosper Ordinance No. 13-63, all speakers other than Town of Prosper staff are limited to three (3) minutes per person, per item, which may be extended for an additional two (2) minutes with approval of a majority vote of the Town Council. NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS: The Prosper Town Council meetings are wheelchair accessible. For special services or assistance, please contact the Town Secretary’s Office at (972) 569 - 1011 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time. 2 Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals 1. Call to Order / Roll Call. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present: Chair George Dupont, Vice-Chair CJ Alexander, Grant Mendeljian, Joe Tremblay, and Kenneth Dugger Board members absent: Joe Tremblay, Brad Black and Cliff Freeman (Alternate). Staff present: Brady Cudd, Building Official; and Doug Braches, Planning Technician. REGULAR AGENDA 2. Consider and act upon minutes from the March 14, 2022, Regular Board of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals meeting. Motion by Dugger, second by Alexander, to approve the minutes from the March 14, 2023, Regular Board of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals meeting. Motion approved 4-0. 3. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request for a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance, to allow a pool to encroach upon the required 3’ minimum backyard setback, located in the Star Trail subdivision at 1710 White Tail Drive. (V22- 0004) Brady Cudd (Staff): Summarized the request and presented exhibits. Matthew Owens (Applicant): Provided information regarding the proposed variance to the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioners expressed general concern regarding future ownership of property and HOA maintenance work potentially affected by a legal variance. Motion by Dugger, second by Alexander to approve the Variance request conditionally as long as applicant receives a letter filled with Collin County from HOA allowing a maintenance access of 3’. Motion approved 4-0. 4. Adjourn. Motion by Dugger, second by Alexander, to adjourn, at 6:31 p.m. Motion approved 4-0. ________________________________ _________________________ Brady Cudd, Building Official Chairman/Vice-Chairman MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment/ Construction Board of Appeals Prosper Town Hall Executive Conference Room 250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas Monday, February 20, 2023, 6:00 p.m. 3 Item 1. Page 1 of 2 To: Board of Adjustment From: Jerron Hicks, Planner Through: David Hoover, AICP, Director of Development Services Cc: Suzanne Porter, AICP, Planning Manager Re: Board of Adjustment Meeting Meeting: February 19, 2025 Agenda Item: Consider and act upon a request for a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for a reduction to the Minimum Lot Area, Lot W idth, and Front Yard Setback requirements in the Single Family- 15 District on Bryant’s First Addition, Block 14, Lots 11-12, on 0.3± acre, located on the north side of Second Street and 270± feet east of Coleman Street. (VAR-25-0001) Description of Agenda Item: The subject property is zoned Single Family-15 and consists of a tract of land that measures approximately 90 feet in width by 140 feet in depth, totaling 0.3± acre (12,600 square feet). It is a combination of three portions of property, as described below: - A 30' x 140' strip of the east half of the formerly platted Hall Street, - a 50' x 140' strip being Lot 12, Block 14, Bryant's Addition, and - a 10' x 140' strip being the west 10 feet of Lot 11, Block 14, Bryant's Addition, The applicant has purchased the property and would like to construct a single-family home. To do so, the lot must be platted and comply with the Single Family-15 requirements, which are as follows: - Minimum Lot Area — 15,000 SF - Minimum Lot Width — 100’ - Minimum Lot Depth — 135’ The lots in this area were platted with 50-foot lot widths, and later sold. The subject property sits in between two lots that are platted, causing the applicant to not be able to construct a home meeting all the requirements of Single Family-15. The applicant is also requesting a variance to reduce the front setback from 35’ to 30’. Town Staff has informed the applicant that they will only recommend approval for the variances to the lot DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 4 Page 2 of 2 width and the lot area but would not recommend approval for the variance to the front yard setback. According to the Zoning Ordinance, the Board of Adjustment may consider, in specific cases, a variance of height, yard, area, exterior structure, lot coverage, off-street parking and loading requirements from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance, if the variance is not contrary to the public interest and, due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the Ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the Ordinance is observed and substantial justice is done. A variance shall not be granted to relieve a self -created or personal hardship, nor shall it be based solely on economic gain or loss, nor shall it permit any person a privilege in developing a parcel of land not permitted by Ordinance to other parcels of land in the Town or the district. No variance may be granted if it results in an unnecessary hardship, as herein defined, on another parcel of land. In order to make a finding of hardship and to grant a variance, the Board of Adjustment must determine that the following four (4) criteria have been met: 1. The requested variance does not violate the intent of the Zoning Ordinance or its amendments; and 2. Special conditions of restricted area, shape, topography, or physical features exist that are peculiar to the subject parcel of land and are not applicable to other parcels of land in the same zoning district; and 3. The hardship is in no way the result of the applicant’s own actions; and 4. The interpretation of the provisions in the Zoning Ordinance or its amendments would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties, in the same zoning district, that comply with the same provisions. The concurring vote of four (4) members of the Board of Adjustment is necessary to authorize a variation from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance. Attached Documents: 1. Aerial Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Letter of Intent 4. Boundary Exhibit 5. Plat Exhibit Town Staff Recommendation: Town staff recommends approval of the request for a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for a reduction to the Minimum Lot Area and Lot W idth requirements in the Single Family-15 District on Bryant’s First Addition, Block 14, Lots 11-12, on 0.3± acre, located on the north side of Second Street and 270± feet east of Coleman Street. 5 6 7 Jabeen Shazia & Aqeel Ahmed 7540 BRYCE CANYON DRIVE Frisco, Texas 75035 jabeenshazia@gmail.com analyst.ahmed@gmail.com Phone: 972.821.2052 November 4, 2024 To, Zoning Commission Town of Prosper, Planning Department, Collin County 250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas 75078 Subject: LeƩer of Intent for Zoning Request to Change from SF-15 to SF-12.5 for Property Parcel IDs 976509 and 976545. Dear Zoning Commission Members, I am wriƟng to formally request a zoning change for the properƟes idenƟfied by Parcel ID 976509 (Geo ID: R-0972-014-0002-1) and Parcel ID 976545 (Geo ID: R-0972-014-011A-1), situated in Town of Prosper, Collin County, Texas, from Single Family 15 (SF-15) to Single Family 12.5 (SF-12.5). The subject property, as detailed in Exhibit A, encompasses a 90' x 140' tract of land, totaling approximately 0.29 acres. Acreage and LocaƟon The subject property is described as follows:  A 30' x 140' strip of the east half of the formerly plaƩed Hall Street.  A 50' x 140' strip being Lot 12, Block 14, Bryant's AddiƟon.  A 10' x 140' strip being the west 10 feet of Lot 11, Block 14, Bryant's AddiƟon. JusƟficaƟon for Zoning Change The proposed rezoning from SF-15 to SF-12.5 is intended to beƩer align the property with the surrounding neighborhood's character and to maximize the efficient use of the land. The reduc Ɵon in lot size requirements will provide the following benefits: 1. Enhanced Land UƟlizaƟon: The rezoning will allow for a more pracƟcal and efficient use of the land, facilitaƟng the construcƟon of residenƟal structures that are consistent with the surrounding homes. 2. Community Consistency: The neighborhood primarily consists of properƟes with similar or smaller lot sizes. Rezoning to SF-12.5 will ensure architectural and community harmony. 3. Economic Benefits: The zoning change will contribute posiƟvely to the local economy by increasing property values and enabling more residenƟal development opportuniƟes. 8 4. MeeƟng Housing Demand: The area has a growing demand for housing, and the rezoning will enable the development of homes that are more accessible to a broader range of potenƟal residents. Special ConsideraƟons The proposed rezoning of the subject property from Single Family-15 (SF-15) to Single Family-12.5 (SF- 12.5) aligns with the Town of Prosper’s broader vision for revitalizing Old Town by encouraging more efficient land use and enhancing residenƟal development. As Prosper conƟnues to focus on transforming Old Town into a vibrant, mixed-use community, the requested zoning change will facilitate the construcƟon of homes that are more consistent with the evolving character of the area. This change will not only support the town’s goals for increased housing opƟons but also contribute to the overall economic vitality and community engagement in this historic district. By allowing slightly smaller lot sizes, the rezoning will help meet the growing demand for residenƟal properƟes while preserving the unique charm of Old Town Prosper. The subject property has unique characterisƟcs, including its composiƟon of three disƟnct land strips. The rezoning will facilitate the efficient and cohesive development of this plot of land, which is currently underuƟlized. AddiƟonally, the proximity to local ameniƟes, schools, and public transportaƟon enhances the suitability of this property for more intensive residenƟal use. Thank you for your Ɵme and consideraƟon of this zoning change request. I am confident that this rezoning will be beneficial to the community and align with the long-term planning goals of the city. Sincerely, Jabeen Shazia & Aqeel Ahmed 9 Abbreviatestreet suffixProvide 4 x,y coordinates in NAD 1983 (2011)StatePlane Texas N Central FIPS 4202 (US Feet)Provide avicinity mapwithsurroundingroads, andshape of theprojectProvide 4 x,y coordinates in NAD 1983 (2011)StatePlane Texas N Central FIPS 4202 (US Feet)10 11 12