The Colleyville Planning and Zoning Work Session held on September 22, 2025, focused on a proposal from a homeowner in the Oak Alley subdivision seeking to remove a 25-foot landscape easement from their property to accommodate a swimming pool installation. The easement, which runs along the eastern boundary of the property, restricts any improvements in that area, significantly limiting the homeowner's options for pool design.

During the session, city officials discussed the implications of the easement, which was originally established to buffer adjacent developments and ensure landscaping requirements were met. The homeowner clarified that they were not seeking to abandon a separate 7.5-foot drainage and utility easement, but rather to eliminate the landscape easement to allow for the pool's construction.

Concerns were raised regarding fairness to other residents in the subdivision who had previously adjusted their plans to comply with the easement restrictions. One member of the Planning and Zoning Commission noted that allowing this request could set a precedent, potentially leading to similar requests from other homeowners in the area. The discussion highlighted the balance between individual property rights and community standards, as well as the historical context of the easement's establishment.

The city staff acknowledged that the proposal was submitted on short notice, which limited the information available for review prior to the meeting. They assured that all relevant materials would be included in the official packet for future discussions.

The session concluded without a definitive decision, as further consideration of the proposal and its implications for the community will be necessary. The next steps will involve gathering more information and potentially addressing the concerns raised by other residents regarding fairness and consistency in the application of easement regulations.