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Home My WebLink AboutBBA2025-001460 - BBA25-01ADDRESS 2910 Parr Ln. Grapevine, TX 76051 LEGAL Faithful and True Addition Blk 1 Lot 1 J S Byrd Survey Abstract 207 Tracts 2a01 PERMIT HOLDER Pennington Investments Llc Chrissy OWNERS •Pennington Investments Llc Chrissy INFORMATION FIELDS DESCRIPTION OF WORK BEING PERFORMED Variance to Front Yard Fence **APPLICANT NAME (Individual)Leland Pennington **APPLICANT PHONE NUMBER 8179174999 READ AND SIGN September 19, 2025 Signature Date City of Grapevine PO Box 95104 Grapevine, Texas 76099 817) 410-3166 Board of Appeals {BBA} Project # 25-001460 Project Description: BBA25-01 - Section 7-127, Fences, Front Yard to allow a 6' Iron Fence with 7', 8' 10 Masonry Columns w/7' electric gate within the required & established front yard. - BBA APPROVED 5/12/2025 Issued on: 09/19/2025 at 11:47 AM MYGOV.US 25-001460, 09/19/2025 at 11:47 AM Issued by: Connie Cook Page 1/2 City of Grapevine Board of Appeals {BBA} Project # 25-001460 NOTICES NOTES MYGOV.US 25-001460, 09/19/2025 at 11:47 AM Issued by: Connie Cook Page 2/2 CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS I-0e BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING AGENDA EVINE MON DAY, MAY 12, 2025 GRAPEVINE CITY HALL, SECOND FLOOR 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051 6:00p.m. Briefing Session —Planning and Zoning Commission Conference Room 6:15 p.m. Public Hearing.:- �Cit Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Conference Room llnfl�� BRIEFING SESSION 2, Building Board of Appeals to conduct a briefing session to discuss items scheduled to be heard in the May 12, 2025, public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING: 6:15 p.m. — City Council Chambers 5. Call to Order FIIMLW•� 7. Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the Commission under Citizen Comments or on any other agenda item by completing a Citizen Appearance Request form with the staff, A member of the public may address the Commission regarding an item on the agenda either before or during the Commission's consideration of the item, upon being recognized by the Chairman or upon the consent of the Commission. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Commission is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments. 9. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing relative to Case BBA25-01. 10, Building Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing relative to Case BBA25-02a 11. Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of the October 14, 2024, meeting and take any necessary action. In accordance with the Open Meetings Law, Texas Government Code, Chapter 55 1 hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards Grapevine City Hall, 200 South Main Street and on the City's website on May 2025, by 5:00 p.m. LiA�R.RA BUILDING OFFICIAL ff you plan to attend this public hearing and you have a disability that requireM special arrangements at the meeting, please contact the office of Building Serrvic-0 at (817) 410-3158 at least 24 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodations be made to assist your needs. i Building Services Department The City of Grapevine -� P.O. Box 95104 * Grapevine, Texas 76099 � (817) 410-3158 \AAM.qrap evinetexas.gov MEMORANDUM BUILDING SERVICES SUBJECT- BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #BBA25-01 LELAND AND CHRISSY PENNINGTON 2910 PARR LANE Staff recommends the Building Board of Appeals Deny the request to City of Grapevine Code Q *rdinances, Chapter 7, Article IV, Fences, Section 7-127 for property addressed as 2910 PaM Lane, platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Faithful and True Addon, Grapevine, Texas as follows: I SectionFences, Front Yard Requirements, requires fences constructed in a required established front yard to be 36 inches or less in height, and have at least 50 percent throu vision, and on properties zoned R-20 Single Family District with a lot size in excess of 50,0 square feet may be a maximum of 48 inches in height, and have at least 50 percent throu on. I The applicant is requesting to construct a six-foot (6') welded iron fence along the front proper,Z line with more than 50% through vision within the required and established front ya with 7-foot and 8-foot masonry columns and a 7'X 19'-7" electric gate with ten -foot (10') mason columns, on a lot zoned R-20, with a lot size of 741,072 square feet. Staff did not determine a special condition exists for this property as the ordinance can reasonably complied with. The applicant has a desire to utilize the established front yard area f] livestock, and does not believe a 48" tall fence will provide adequate protection for the anima and public. I �1011! III III 111 111 111 111 1 a CABBA\Cases\BBA25-01 CITY OF GRAPEVINE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION NAME: Z 'I ,,,j CLACk Pf/%A'#A k I n ADDRESS: dam& brlue_ CITY/STATE: 641ey a; ((e- , Te'(crj NTOWN E-MAIL: i pfAAI�sw +x.c,,u 2. PROPERTY OWNER(S): NAME: _L/Jex,,v( 0- ADDRESS: 70o 104-k CITY/STATE: I Ttc�i 3. LEGAL DESCRIPTION (SUBJECT PROPERTY -)- MOBILE: _Oe�(7-,? I 7-qf qc( STREET ADDRESS, LOT, BLOCK AND SUBDIVISION NAME OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY: (Please attach Survev of the Subiect Propertv) ADDRESS: 9qlo ?*-r,- 1-ce. LOT: I BLOCK: SUB -DIVISION: 4. SPECIFIC NATURE OF APPEAL: [IF NECESSARY, USE A SEPARATES E n a to] MAI 101021,00"T 191=1:1=000014 See, O7t4;4;4 OAe- APIPLICANTS ARE RE, QUSST EDTO All"ENO WIEDTI NG, APPLICANT (PRINT) &OA; APPLICANT SIGNATURE OWNER(PRINT) 'y Ak [ORTIffayMe-Mm"Mo -t -) , ',z-') I - ---------- t) a CARY HY CUSTOM HOMES 3501 Emerald Cf. ez Grapevine, Texas 76051 i T Office: $17-253-1218 0 T. H. Pritchett / Associates SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 160'SETBACK The Pennington Estate Residence & Property 2910 Poff Road Lot 1, Faithful and True Addition 17.01 Acres Grapevine, Texas SG&D-40 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15. Or - - - - - - - - - 10.01 if 5. 0' 74 - 4 50' Ell Fi771 T'r off O.Of -i" SITE MAIL BOXItz 'rT-11 --14 SITE FENCE AND STONE COLUMNS SITE FENCE AND STEEL COLUMNS rE zz- 20.0 -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - ------- - - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - 20.0' 10.01 It 10.01- -F7 T-" r. -T- 5.' &0' k4i LLL C-L :�j 0.01 0.01 A SITE MAIN ENTRY FEATURE GATE & PEDESTRIAN GATES CARY HY CUSTOM HOMES 3501 Emerald Ct, Grapevine, Texas 76051 Office: 817-253-1218 "a 0 0 T. H. Pritchett 1 Associates .row a SITE FRONT ENTRY FENCE W1 COLUMNS & GATES The Pennington Estate Residence & Property 2910 Parr Road Lot I. Faithful and True Addition 17.01 Acres Grapevine, Texas F&G- I The Case for a 6-Foot Fence: Ensuring the Safetv and Well -Seine of Our Livestock & Community It has always been our dream to have a family farm within city limits. Almost four years ago now, with the ruling from Major Tate rejecting Toll Brothers zoning for this farm turning it into a subdivision. We were able to purchase this 17 acre track in the beautiful city of Grapevine Texas. Fast forwarding to now we are finally starting to build on the property and look to be completed Summer Of2O26. While planning and constructing this land into our family farm, we ran into a snag when we started applying for a fence permit. We found out that we could not build a 6400t fence anywhere in front of the 160' front set back from the street to the front of the house. That is a major problem when trying to convert this land into our family farm. It is essential to have a 6400t fence for the safety and welfare of our livestock and others. While a 4-foot fence may seem adequate, I urge city officials and community members to recognize the necessity of a 6400t fence to provide a secure environment for our animals and the community around us. Not being able to provide a 6-1500t fence in front of the house reduces live stock coverage on the land by 25%. Protecting the community is heavily on our mind as we feel like a 4400t fence will not keep or deter kids from jumping the fence and falling into our pond or messing with the livestock animals. As a 6400t fence would protect the farm from kids climbing and keeping them out of a potentially hazardous area. Best practices in animal husbandry recommends robust fencing to ensure the safety and welfare of livestock. Many agricultural experts advocate for taller fences, especially in areas where livestock are vulnerable to external threats. By implementing a 6-foot fence, we align with these recommendations, demonstrating our commitment to responsible farming and animal welfare. One of the primary reasons for opting for a 6400t fence is the increased protection it offers against predators. Animals such as coyotes, foxes, and even dogs pose significant threats to our livestock. A 4400t fence is often insufficient to deter these predators, who can easily leap over or burrow under a lower barrier. A 6-foot fence provides a formidable barrier that significantly reduces the risk of predation, ensuring that our livestock remain safe from harm. Livestock animals are known for their curiosity and agility. A 4-foot fence may not only allow predators access but also enable livestock to escape. Escaping animals can lead to dangerous situations, including traffic accidents and injuries to the animals themselves. A 6-foot fence offers a greater sense of security, minimizing the chances of escape and ensuring our livestock remain where they belong. A well -constructed 6-foot fence can enhance the aesthetic appeal of our property while also reflecting our community's commitment to responsible animal care. With proper materials and design, a taller fence can be both functional and visually pleasing, contributing positively to the neighborhood's overall appearance. This investment not only protects our livestock but also promotes community pride. Together, we can ensure a safe and sustainable environment for our animals and the community. 714�11�� April 3,2025 TO: Grapevine Board of Appeals FROM: Windsor Forest Homeowners Association The purpose of this letter is to provide the City of Grapevine with additional information regarding the proposed fence height exception being submitted by Mr. Pennington for his house being constructed at 2910 Parr Lane across from the Windsor Forest Subdivision. Mr. Pennington has shared with the HOA his request for an exception to the existing City specification that fences Located in the front of residences be no more than 4in height. He advised the HOA he is requesting to raise the height of the fence to 6. Pictures and placement information were provided to the HOA for its `review. The Windsor Forest Homeowner's Association whole heartily supports Mr. Pennington's request for this exception. The Windsor Forest HOA appreciates the aesthetic beauty of the proposed fence and the fact that if the exception is approved the 6' height will match the 6' height of the existing brick wall running along the south side of Parr Lane. Best Regards, 09hn SaggizaA Jim Gagnon — President, Windsor Forest Homeowners Association t i J-ngagn�r0-(c I-- r r. c..Qm- 817-307-2953 Sec. 7-120 - Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them: Lot, comer., A lot situated at the junction of two or more dedicated public streetl Lot, corner, reverse frontage: A corner lot where the rear lot line is adjacent to a side lot line of an not a corner lot. Yard, rear: Aspace unoccupied by principal structure extending for the full vvkjth of the lot between a principal structure and the rear lot line. Yard, side: An open unoccupied space on the same lot with the building, situated between the building and the side line ofthe lot, and extending through from the street nrthe front line tothe rear line of the lot, Any lot line not a rear line or a front line shall be deemed a side line. Sec. 7-121. - Construction permit —Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or have erected a fence or any part of a fence of permanent construction in the city without first obtaining a construction permit. Sec. 7-122. Same —Application. Any person making application for a fence construction permit must sign an application for same showing the following informatiow (1) Applicant's name and address, and in addition, if the applicant represents a firm or corporation, the name and address of the supervisor or foreman of said firm or corporation and the name of its president. (2) Name of owner of property. (3) Local address where fence is proposed to be erected, (4) Type of fence construction. Grapevine, TXCode ofOrdinances (5) Height of fence. (6) Plat showing lot on which fence is proposed to be erected, location of adjoining or adjacent lots, and with heavy black lines outline the location of proposed fence. (7) Approximate evaluation, (Ord.No. 72-7, §5.2-15-72) No fence, guy wires, braces or any post of such fence shall be constructed upon or caused to protrude over property that the city or the general public has dominion and control over, owns, or has an easement over, under, around or through, except upon utility easements which are permitted to be fenced. it shall be unlawful to erect a fence at a height exceeding eight feet in any rear yard or along any rear Sec. 7-126. - Side yard requirements. (Ord. No. 72-7, §7, 2-15-72) (a) Corner lots: It shall be unlawful to erect a fence in the required front yard building setback area orthe established front yard area, whichever area is greater indepth, mnany corner lot, except along the interior lot line in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Interiorlots: Grapevine, TX Code ofOrdinances (1) |tshall beunlawful toerect afence, hedge orvines over 3Sinches inheight {ntherequired front yard area or the established front yard area, whichever area is greater in depth, on any interior lot. Fences in a required or established front yard on properties zoned R-20 single family district with a lot size in excess of 50,000 square feet may be a maximum of 48inches in height. (2) it shall be unlawful to erect a fence, hedge or vines in the required front yard area or the esta�)Hshecl front yard area, whichever area is greater in depth, on any interior lot that does not have at least 50 percent through vision, (3) it shall be unlawful to maintain afence, hedge or vines in the required front yard area or an established front yard area, whichever area is greater in depth, of an interior lot in a manner that does not permit at least 50 percent through vision. unoccupied space on a lot facing a street and extending across the front of a lot between the side yard lines and extending from the abutting street to a principal building or structure. The phrase "required front yard" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the (5) Fences within a required or established front yard area shall not be constructed of "chain- |ink"rnoter|ai (6) Gates erected across drivewaysadjacent tostreets shall beset back aminimum of2Ofeet from the property line adjacent to the street, (Ord, No. 72-7,§8,2'15'72; Ord, No. 88-84[§ 1' 12-6'88; Drd. No. 2O18'O41'§2. 5-1-18) Sec. 7-128, - Reverse frontage corner lots requirements, On all reverse frontage corner lots it shall be unlawful to construct a fence within the required side yard area that is adjacent to a front yard area at a distance closer than 15 feet to the side property line or at a height greater than eight feet. Sec, 7-129. - Type of construction. (a) No fence erected on property within a platted subdivision shall be electrically charged in any battery or those tied in with the regular electrical outlet, (b) No fence erected on property within a platted subdivision shall be constructed of barbed wire Grape -vine, TX Code of Ordinances (c) it shall be unlawful to construct a chain link fence in the required front yard area with the (d) In order to allow ingress and egress for fire department personnel and fire department equipment, there shall be at least one gate or opening with a minimum width of three feet in each fence that isadjacent toorrunning parallel toany public alley, drainage easement or utility easement, except that this provision shall not apply toutility easements that the city has Sec, 7'13O.-Inspection, Upon completion of installation, the building official shall be called upon for inspection. A certificate of acceptance will then beissued orarejection slip indicating the defects insame. All fences constructed under the provisions of this article shall be maintained as to comply with the requirements of this article atall times. Sec. 7-131. - Conflicts with zoning ordinance. In all cases of direct conflict between this article and the basic zoning ordinance, this article shall OUTLINE OF BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING PROCEDURE Public meeting, but NOT a Public Hearing; public and applicants may attend but may not participate unless asked a specific question for clarification. New business — Bung Official will present the case. Board members should use this opportunity to make sure they are clear on the specifics of the case. Asking questions at this point will help to make the public hearing more efficient, Board members should not use this briefing session to deliberate for or against the case. Building Official will present miscellaneous reports. • Call to order • New business • Chairman will open Public Hearing. • Building Official will present the case. Board members may ask Building Official questions. • Applicant will give presentation; Board may ask applicant questions. • Any other interested party may speak and be questioned. 11 Chairman closes Public Hearing. Board deliberation Motion to find (or not find) a Special Condition ("I move that in BBA case 25--, that a Special Condition exists, specifically that ".) or ("I move that in BBA case 25-_, no Special Condition exists".) If Staff feels that the case warrants approval, Staff will always list a Special Condition for you to use. However, you are NOT obligated to use the Special Condition proposed by Staff. Vote If the Board finds no Special Condition, the case is automatically denied. If the Board finds a Special Condition exists, a motion must then be made to approve the case: ("I move that in BBA case 25- the request for be approved".) Vote Consideration of Minutes (vote required for approval). Meeting adjourned 0. \BBADA ineMeeting Procedure 2,1,,06 CL CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 14,2024 T E �P`A $ X, . ...... 14, " GRAPEVINE CITY ALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051 6:00 p.m. Dinner/Workshop - Planning and Zoning Commission Conference Room il C Public Hearing — City Col in -hambers The Building Board of Appeals for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met on Monday evening, October 14, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, for a Dinner / Workshop Session with the following members present to wit: Joe Lipscomb Jerrold Sklar Shea Kirkman k% St Member Member Member Member Alternate Constituting a quorum. Also present was City Council Representative Chris Coy and the following City to Matthew Boyle City Attorney Larry Gray Building Official Scott Leavelle Assistant Building Official Connie Cook Building Services Assistant Chairman, Joe Lipscomb called the Dinner/Workshop Session of the Building Board of Appeals to order at approximately 6:03 P.M. 1111111111111 1 111 111clj11ij11':�!ll111�j Assistant City Attorney, Matthew Butler briefed the Board of the legal aspects of Building Board of Appeals. AMME14014FA " .410 IN Chairman Joe Lipscomb called the Public Hearing of the Building Board of Appeals to order at approximately 6:31 P.M. Connie Cook administered the Oath of Office to re -appointed Members, J Lipscomb and newly appointed Member Dave Custable, David Hallberg a Alternate Sergio Harris. For office of Chairman, Jerrold Sklar nominated Joe Lipscomb. Shea Kirkman seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Sklar, Kirkman, St. John, Custable, Hallberg, Harris Nays: one Abstain: Lipscomb Absent: one M-74RIETWOUTIRISM For office of Vice -Chairman, Shea Kirkman nominated Jerrold Sklar, Dave Custable seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Lipscomb, Kirkman, St. John, Custable, Hallberg, Harris Nays: one Abstain: Sklar Absent: None 6. There was no one wishing to speak during citizen comments. MUSNOM 7. Building Board of Appeals to consider the 2025 Meeting Agenda Schedule and take any necessary action. Next the Building or of Appeals considered the 2025 Meeting Agenda Schedule. Dave Hallberg made a motion to accept the 2025 Meeting Agenda Schedule. Becky St. John seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: 0 Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St. John, Custable, Hallberg, Harris Nays: one Abstain: one Absent: one 8. Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of the August 14, 2023, meeting and take any necessary action. Next the Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of the August 14, 2023, meeting. Jerrold Sklar made a motion to accept the minutes of August 14, 2023, Briefing Session, and Public Hearing. Shea Kirkman seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St. John, Custable, Hallberg, Harris Nays: one Abstain: one Absent: one With no further discussion, Becky St. John made a motion to adjourn. Shea Kirkman seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St. John, Custable, Hallberg, Harris Nays: one Abstain: one Absent: one I a- - 1 0— :�i 0 0 0 - go r • PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THE 12TH DAY OF MAY 2025. 9HAIRMAN SECRETARY 9