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Grand Prairie board approves variance for 800‑sq‑ft rear carport at 908 Sandra Lane
Summary
The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals approved a variance to increase the maximum accessory area from 500 to 800 square feet for a rear carport at 908 Sandra Lane. Staff said the proposal fit the neighborhood pattern and received one supporting notice; the motion passed unanimously, 9-0.
The City of Grand Prairie Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals voted 9-0 on March 16 to approve a variance allowing an 800‑square‑foot rear carport at 908 Sandra Lane, exceeding the Unified Development Code maximum of 500 square feet.
Staff told the board the proposed carport (20 by 40 feet, 15 feet to the peak) would sit on an existing concrete driveway and matched surrounding accessory structures. "The applicant is proposing 800 square feet," the staff presenter said, and staff recommended no objection because similar-sized accessory buildings exist nearby. Staff said 29 notices were mailed; one was returned in favor and none in opposition.
Board members asked about height and district limits; staff confirmed the proposal’s 15‑foot peak is below the district allowance for accessory structures. A board member moved to close public comment and approve the item; another seconded and the motion passed 9-0. The approval applies only to the variance request; construction will proceed under any required building permits.
The case was filed as ZBA26010002 and will return to staff for permit review and compliance with building-code procedures. No citizen comments were registered on this item at the hearing.
