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Board approves special exception for oversized rear accessory structure despite applicant asking to postpone
Summary
The Board of Adjustment approved a special exception (4-0) to allow a 1,200-square-foot rear accessory structure (about 21 feet tall) at a property described in the record as Clear Bridal/Clear Meadow; the applicant had asked to postpone to obtain a full quorum but the board voted to proceed and approved the request.
The Mesquite Board of Adjustment approved a special exception Sept. 25 to allow an oversized rear accessory structure at a property listed variously in the record (Clear Bridal/Clear Meadow). Staff said the applicant requested a 1,200-square-foot structure roughly 21 feet in height to store an RV and possibly a large truck; staff recommended approval after reviewing lot coverage and compatibility standards.
Planner Tiara Clark told the board the proposed structure would be about 1,200 square feet and, with an existing permitted 600-square-foot structure, would occupy roughly 12% of the lot area (the proposed structure alone would be about 8%). Clark said staff sent required 200-foot notices and received two notices of opposition, one of which implied a commercial business might be operating from the site; building inspection followed up and, as of the meeting, no violation letter had been issued.
The applicant indicated he preferred a postponement to a meeting with a full quorum, and an interpreter (Carlos Vargas) was sworn and presented evidence of vehicles on the property. City legal counsel advised the board that a postponement is discretionary and requires only a majority to grant; the board discussed options and then, by motion, approved the special exception 4-0 rather than postponing.
Board member Augustine moved to approve the special exception as outlined; the motion was seconded and carried 4 to 0. The chair reminded the public that board decisions take effect when filed in the board's office.
