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Mansfield Zoning Board Grants Setback Exception for Accessory Building at 2150 McDonald Lane
Summary
The Mansfield Zoning Board of Adjustment on Sept. 3 approved a special exception to allow an existing ~15-foot accessory building at 2150 McDonald Lane to remain 5 feet from the side property line instead of the required 9 feet, subject to conditions requiring permits and removal or permitting of other detached structures.
The Mansfield Zoning Board of Adjustment on Sept. 3 approved a special exception allowing an existing accessory building at 2150 McDonald Lane to remain 5 feet from the side property line rather than the 9 feet required by ordinance. The board attached conditions that the property owner secure required building or demolition permits and meet the requirements of Section 155.099(B)(5)(f) before a building permit for the structure will be finalized.
Staff presented the case (ZBA-25-004), describing the property as approximately 25,000 square feet and noting the contested accessory building was built without a permit and stands about 14½ to 15 feet high. Staff said the structure’s current placement yields a 5-foot side setback when the ordinance requires a 9-foot setback for accessory buildings 11 feet or taller. The case was filed under Mansfield Code §155.082(e)(6), which allows a special exception to reduce setbacks if the board finds there will be no negative impact on abutting properties.
Applicant Maria Duran, who said the building has been in place about three years and is used for storage and vehicle shelter, testified that the structure was built to protect personal property from the weather. “We just build it because we wanna put our stuff in there and our cars,” Duran said.
Board members discussed whether existing detached structures on the lot would push the total detached-area past the ordinance limits (the ordinance caps detached structures effectively at 1,500 square feet for accessory buildings). Staff and members noted the property owner indicated an intent to remove or alter other accessory buildings so the total detached area would comply. To address that concern, Committee member S5 moved to approve the special exception with conditions requiring the owner to obtain demolition or building permits for other structures and to secure all required permits; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The board did not record individual roll-call votes in the transcript; one member observed the vote appeared to be 4–0. Staff indicated they would follow up with the applicant to relay the conditions and next administrative steps.
Votes at a glance - Approval of Aug. 6 minutes: motion approved by voice vote. - ZBA-25-004 (2150 McDonald Lane): special exception approved, motion carried; approval conditioned on securing permits and compliance with Section 155.099(B)(5)(f). - ZBA-25-005 (940 S. 6th Ave): variance request tabled to Oct. 1, 2025, due to an error in the advertisement/notification process.
The board next scheduled the 940 S. 6th Ave case (ZBA-25-005) for the Oct. 1 meeting after staff reported a notice/advertising error. The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
