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Board approves front‑yard carport to remain and garage conversion at 717 Bonham Street, 8–1
Summary
The Zoning Board approved a front‑yard carport (existing) and a garage conversion at 717 Bonham Street; the vote was 8 in favor and 1 opposed.
On July 21 the Grand Prairie Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two special exceptions for 717 Bonham Street: one to allow an existing front‑yard carport to remain and another to permit conversion of a garage to living area.
Staff reported the carport predates February 2001 and that the proposed garage conversion sits directly behind the carport. The carport and conversion otherwise meet Article 6 density and dimensional standards; staff said the property is not within the 300‑foot buffer for garage conversions and that no other legal garage conversions exist nearby. An active building permit is on file.
Property owner Walter McKelvey told the board he plans renovations; no written opposition was filed and no members of the public spoke against the request. Board member David Baker moved to close and approve the case; after discussion the motion passed 8–1.
The board's approval allows the owner to proceed with permitting and required inspections under the active permit.
