Planning commission denies unpermitted carport at 1410 Plantation Drive

The Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission on April 14 denied a special use permit for a residential carport at 1410 Plantation Drive North after commissioners concluded the structure did not comply with the Land Development Code.

The denial was requested by staff, who said the carport replaced a prior structure that collapsed in February and that the new structure was built without the required building permit. Staff told the commission the carport exceeded permitted size and height limits and encroached on setbacks. The commission received one letter of opposition and two residents registered opposition at the public hearing.

Several commissioners emphasized the repeat nature of the problem. Commissioner Savoy said the new carport was “the second carport that was built without a building permit” and noted proximity to an adjoining lot and drainage concerns. Commissioner Groves added that the construction appeared to encroach on neighboring properties and risked directing water toward a neighbor. A resident who spoke, Stephen Deal of 1310 Crest Drive, said the structure did not fit neighborhood architectural standards and was “right up to the property lines.”

Commissioners cited noncompliance with the code’s size, setback and height limits and a lack of professional documentation to show the new structure would be safe. Commissioner Savoy made the motion to deny; Commissioner Remley seconded. The vote to deny was unanimous, 7-0.

Under city rules, the applicant may appeal the denial to City Council; staff advised that an appeal would require a supermajority (six of seven) of council votes to overturn the commission’s decision.

Minutes and staff reports show the commission’s denial was a final action unless appealed to council. The applicant and neighbors were advised about the council appeal process and next steps.