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Fulshear ZBA approves setback variance for private indoor pickleball courts at Dixon and Patterson
Summary
The zoning board granted a variance to setback requirements for a proposed private indoor pickleball facility on two parcels at Dixon Road and Patterson Road, approving the site plan as depicted and noting detention and future road realignment considerations. The board required the variance to match the submitted site plan; any substantive plan
The City of Fulshear Zoning Board of Adjustment on Feb. 20 approved a variance to the downtown district setback for a proposed private indoor pickleball facility on two parcels at the end of Dixon Road near Patterson Road.
Rodrigo Rodriguez, City of Fulshear planning staff, told the board the owner seeks to place buildings so they do not disturb an existing natural drainage channel that has been shaped into detention ponds on the site. Rodriguez said the landowner recently obtained rezoning to bring the entire property into the downtown district so the project does not straddle two zoning districts.
"To mitigate any negative impact that this development could have, we are absolutely okay with them avoiding that drainage ditch," Rodriguez said, explaining why staff supported a setback variance that would allow the building to remain clear of the drainage infrastructure.
Board members asked for a clear, enforceable dimension for any approved setback. Staff advised that the board could either specify a fixed distance or adopt the setback "as depicted" on the site plan submitted with the variance request; any future changes requiring a different setback would require a separate variance.
Ms. Kolick moved to approve the variance based on the site plan as depicted in the board packet; Ms. Peters seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The board record notes the variance covers only the setback depicted; other site plan changes, including parking layout or additional variances, would have to return to the board for separate approvals.
During discussion, staff and board members referenced the downtown district's usual 0‑to‑5 foot frontage setback, the presence of two detention ponds on the property, and a planned future realignment of Dixon Road that would change the road alignment near the site. Staff also noted follow‑up site plan review is required to finalize parking, circulation and grading details.
Ending: The applicant may proceed with design and plan submittals consistent with the site plan reviewed by the board; any deviation that increases the setback or alters parking or circulation will require additional review or a separate variance.
