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Commission recommends approval of accessory structure at 7405 Penridge Circle; planner notes floodplain consideration
Summary
A proposed enclosed accessory structure of about 1,064 sq ft at 7405 Penridge Circle was recommended for approval 7–0 by the planning commission. Staff noted the property lies partly within a floodplain and that lot coverage would be about 30%, under the 45% maximum for SF-9 zoning.
The Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 9, 2025, recommended approval of a special-use permit to allow an enclosed accessory structure at 7405 Penridge Circle.
Staff presented the request by property owner Steven Trahan (SUP 25-0513). Planner explained the lot is approximately 0.5 acres; the proposed accessory structure was described in the staff presentation as about 1,064 square feet and about 14 feet in height. Staff noted the lot currently contains a primary residence (approx. 2,300 sq ft), a 192-sq-ft shed and roughly 2,100 sq ft of existing impervious surface. Adding the proposed structure and approximately 600 sq ft of additional concrete would bring total lot coverage to about 30% (≈6,336 sq ft), below the SF-9 district maximum of 45%.
The planner also flagged that a portion of the northwest area of the property lies within a floodplain. The commission opened the public hearing, received no input, and Commissioner Pollard moved to recommend the SUP as presented; the motion was seconded and the commission voted 7–0 to forward the item to city council.
The record shows staff evaluated height, setbacks and lot coverage—found the proposed structure subordinate to the primary residence—and recommended approval to the council.
