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Board approves several variances to permit new single-family homes across Grand Prairie (multiple unanimous votes)
Summary
At its June 16 meeting the Zoning Board approved variances and special exceptions to allow construction of new single-family homes at multiple narrow or irregular lots. Approvals were typically unanimous (9-0) and included reductions to minimum lot widths, front and side setbacks, and relief on required garage parking.
The City of Grand Prairie Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals on June 16 approved a series of variances and special exceptions that clear the way for new single-family houses on several platted or irregular lots.
Key items approved included: - 2009 West Jefferson Street (Case ZBA25040024): Variance to minimum lot width from 50 feet to 48 feet to permit construction of a new single-family home. Staff reported no objections; 29 notices were sent with no returned responses. Board action: approved, 9-0.
- 2013 West Jefferson Street (Case ZBA25050035): Variance to minimum lot width from 50 feet to 48 feet for construction of a new single-family home. No building permit had been submitted; 29 notices were sent with no returned responses. Board action: approved, 9-0.
- 225 NW Sixteenth Street (Case ZBA25050034): Special exception to reduce required off-street parking (one garage space proposed where two are required) and variances to reduce front-yard setback (25 to 20 feet), street-side setback (15 to 3 feet), interior-side setback (5 to 3 feet) and slight increase in maximum lot coverage (50% to 52%). The lot is platted; a building permit had been submitted. Staff did not object. Board action: approved, 9-0.
In each case staff recommended approval after reviewing platting, dimensional constraints and submitted site plans. In several presentations staff noted that the lots were historically platted in unusual configurations (narrow widths or angled lot lines) dating back to mid-20th-century plats, which constrained possible house footprints.
Motions to close public hearing and approve the requested variances passed by unanimous recorded votes in each case. Approvals allow applicants to proceed with building permits subject to standard permitting and inspection requirements.
