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Planning commission approves variance for large accessory building at 1317 Hagan Road
Summary
The White House Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance allowing James Matthews to build a 2,400-square-foot accessory building at 1317 Hagan Road that exceeds the ordinance's size limit tied to the principal structure. Staff noted the lot is 2.2 acres and the proposed coverage would not exceed the 30% lot coverage cap.
The White House Planning and Zoning Commission approved on June 17 a variance allowing an accessory building greater than 50% of the principal structure at 1317 Hagan Road.
Applicant James Matthews requested permission to build a roughly 2,400-square-foot shop. City staff told commissioners the ordinance limits accessory buildings to 50% of the principal structure; Matthews listed the principal structure at 2,139 square feet, while Smith County appraisal district records showed a different number, creating a discrepancy staff noted. Staff also reported the lot is approximately 2.2 acres and that the proposed building would not exceed the ordinance’s maximum lot coverage of 30%.
“I just want to build a shop,” Matthews told the commission, explaining he and his family had moved recently from an area he said had been affected by urban sprawl and that he preferred a single larger building rather than multiple smaller accessory structures.
After a brief public hearing the commission motioned, seconded and voted to approve the variance; the motion carried with no recorded opposition. Staff indicated no written objections had been received prior to the hearing.
The approved variance allows the larger accessory building despite the size metric tied to the principal structure; staff retained responsibility for ensuring the proposed building meets building, grading and utility requirements during permitting and inspection.
