HomeMy WebLinkAboutBBA25-003611ADDRESS
428 E Wall St.
Grapevine, TX 76051
LEGAL
G E Hurst Subdivision
Blk n/a Lot 6r
PERMIT HOLDER
Noah Hill
Jama Custom Outdoor Li
ving
(214) 603-9417
OWNERS
•Dana Hicks
INFORMATION FIELDS
DESCRIPTION OF WORK BEING
PERFORMED XX
**APPLICANT NAME (Individual)Noah Hill
**APPLICANT PHONE NUMBER 2146039414
* APPLICATION STATUS Denied
READ AND SIGN
November 18, 2025
Signature Date
City of Grapevine
PO Box 95104
Grapevine, Texas 76099
817) 410-3166
Board of Appeals {BBA}
Project # 25-003611
Project Description: BBA25-03 - FENCE, Section 7-127 & 7-
128 Fences, Front Yard & Reverse Frontage Lot to allow a 6'
Wrought Iron Fence within the required & established front yard
& Side Yard. [10/13/25 TABLED, 11/10/25 DENIED]
Issued on: 11/18/2025 at 8:59 AM
MYGOV.US 25-003611, 11/18/2025 at 8:59 AM Issued by: Connie Cook
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City of Grapevine Board of Appeals {BBA}
Project # 25-003611
NOTICES
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The following request was for the Grapevine Code of Ordinance s, Chapter 7, Article 11
Section 7-127 Fen 7'Zon in the required a
thirty-six (36) inches in height, with less than 50 percent through vision in the req ired aii
established front yard area.
and Section 7-128, Reverse frontage corner lot prohibit construction of fence within ti
to the side property line or at a height greater than eight feet.
The Board denied the request to allow a six-foot (6') wrought iron fence along the sic 11
area of a reverse frontage corner lot in R-7.5 zoning district.
A copy of the minutes will be available after they have been approved at the next regular
Building Board of Appeals meeting. If you need a copy for your records, please contact
Connie Cook at 817-410-3158.
Larry Gray
Building Official
Building Services Department
The City of Grapevine * P.O. Box 95104 * Grapevine, Texas 760
(817) 410-3165 * (817) 410-3166
www.grapevinetexas.gov I
November 18, 2025
Joanne Washburn
428 E Wall Street
Grapevine, TX 76051
RE: BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #BBA25-03, 428 E. Wall Street
Joanne Washburn:
On November 10, 2025, the Building Board of Appeals denied Building Board of Appeals
Case BBA25-03 for 428 E Wall Street, platted as Lot 6r, G.E. Hurst Subdivision:
The following request was for the Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article IV:
Section 7-127, Fences, Front yard requirements prohibit the erection of a fence exceeding
thirty-six (36) inches in height, with less than 50 percent through vision in the required and
established front yard area.
and Section 7-128, Reverse frontage corner lot prohibit construction of 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.
The Board denied the request to allow a six-foot (6’) wrought iron fence along the side
property line adjacent to the street with 50% through vision within the established front yard
area of a reverse frontage corner lot in R-7.5 zoning district.
A copy of the minutes will be available after they have been approved at the next regular
Building Board of Appeals meeting. If you need a copy for your records, please contact
Connie Cook at 817-410-3158.
Thank you,
Larry Gray
Building Official
Building Services Department
The City of Grapevine P.O. Box 95104 Grapevine, Texas 76099
(817) 410-3165 (817) 410-3166
www.grapevinetexas.gov
6:00 p.m. Briefing Session – Planning and Zoning Commission Conference Room
6:15 p.m. Public Hearing – City Council Chambers
The Building Board of Appeals for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met on Monday
evening, May 12, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room, 2nd
Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, for a Briefing Session with the
following members present to wit:
Joe Lipscomb Chairman
Jerrold Sklar Vice-Chairman
Shea Kirkman Member
Becky St. John Member
Dave Custable Member
David Hallberg Member
Sergio Harris Alternate
Constituting a quorum. Also, present was City Council Representative Chris Coy and
the following City Staff:
Larry Gray Building Official
Connie Cook Building Services Assistant
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Joe Lipscomb called the Briefing Session of the Building Board of Appeals to
order at approximately 6:00 P.M.
1. Roll Call
BRIEFING SESSION: – Planning and Zoning Commission Conference Room.
2. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a briefing session to discuss items
scheduled to be heard in the May 12, 2025, public hearing.
Building Official, Larry Gray briefed the Building Board of Appeals regarding the
item scheduled to be heard in the regular public hearing.
ADJOURNMENT OF BRIEFING SESSION
With no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:16 P.M.
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
GRAPEVINE CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051
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PUBLIC HEARING: -- City Council Chambers.
Chairman Joe Lipscomb called the Public Hearing of the Building Board of Appeals to
order at approximately 6:20 P.M.
3. Roll Call
CITIZEN COMMENTS
4. There was no one wishing to speak during citizen comments.
NEW BUSINESS
5. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing relative to Case
BBA25-01, submitted by property owners Leland and Chrissy Pennington for
property located at 2910 Parr Lane, legally platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Faithful and
True Addition. The request was to Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 7,
Article IV Fences.
Section 7-127, Fences, Front Yard Requirements, requires fences
constructed in a required or established front yard to be 36 inches or less
in height, and have at least 50 percent through vision, and on properties
zoned R-20 Single Family District with a lot size in excess of 50,000 square
feet may be a maximum of 48 inches in height, and have at least 50
percent through vision.
Building Official, Larry Gray explained that Staff had recommended the Building Board
of Appeals deny the applicant’s request for approval of a six-foot (6’) welded iron fence
along the front property line with more than 50% through vision within the required and
established front yard with 7-foot and 8-foot masonry columns and a 7’ X 19’-7” electric
gate with ten-foot (10’) masonry columns, on a lot zoned R-20. Properties in an R-20
zoning allow for fences in the required established front yard area to be a maximum
four-feet (4’) high with 50% through vision. He stated that Staff did not determine a
special condition existed for this property, as the ordinance could be reasonably
complied with.
He further explained that the applicant desired to utilize the established front yard area
for livestock and a 48” tall fence did not provide adequate protection for the animals
and the public.
With no questions for the Building Official, Larry Gray, Chrissy Pennington of 2910 Parr
Lane, Grapevine, Texas, addressed the Board; she explained to the Board their vision
for the property. She explained that while in the process of applying for a fence permit,
they were made aware of the height restrictions prohibiting a six-foot (6’) fence in the
established front yard, a six-foot (6’) fence provided a secure and safe environment for
the livestock as well as the community, she stated that by not being able to utilize the
established front yard it reduced livestock coverage for the land by 25%. She
requested favorable consideration of her request and offered to answer any questions
of the Board.
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Shea Kirkman asked what height was the being installed on the backside permitter of
the property. Mr. Pennington stated that an eight-foot (8’) fence would be constructed
on the rear and side yards.
Becky St. John asked what the intention of the pond be used for. Mr. Pennington
stated that it would be for aesthetics as well as being stocked for fishing.
With no further questions for Mr. and Mrs. Pennington and no additional speakers,
Jerrold Sklar made a motion to close the public hearing. Becky St. John seconded the
motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Becky St. John made a motion that a special condition existed. Specifically, a body of
water being close to the front of the property as well as protection of livestock and the
public.
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St. John, Custable, Hallberg, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Becky St. John made a motion to approve the variance to Section 7-127, Fences, Front
Yard Requirements, allowing the construction of a six-foot (6’) welded iron fence along
the front property line with more than 50% through vision within the required and
established front yard with 7-foot and 8-foot masonry columns and a 7’ X 19’-7” electric
gate with ten-foot (10’) masonry columns. Shea Kirkman seconded the motion which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St. John, Custable, Hallberg, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
6. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing relative to Case
BBA25-02, submitted by property owners Amy and Grant Kirchhoff for property
located at 324 Ruth Street, legally platted as Lot 4, Block 6, D.E. Box Addition
The request was to Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 7, Article IV
Fences.
Section 7-127, Fences, Front Yard Requirements, requires fences
constructed in a required or established front yard to be 36 inches or less
in height, and have at least 50 percent through vision. 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 48
inches in height.
Section 7-128. Reverse frontage corner lot 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.
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Building Official, Larry Gray explained that Staff recommended the Building Board of
Appeals deny the applicant’s request for approval of a four-foot (4’) wood picket fence
along the side property line adjacent to the street with 50% through vision within the
established front yard area of a reverse frontage corner lot in an R12.5 zoning district.
He stated that Staff did not determine a special condition existed for this property.
He explained that this property was a reverse frontage lot, the front yard requirements
were applied to this property because a side yard fence would not be allowable in any
section of the zoning ordinance. He stated that by allowing the side yard to be
recognized as a front yard this would allow the homeowner a three-foot (3’) fence with
50% through vision.
With no questions for the Building Official, Larry Gray, Amy and Grant Kirchhoff of 324
Ruth Street, Grapevine, Texas, addressed the Board; she explained to the Board that a
previous six-foot (6’) fence had been in the side yard prior to the property remodel and
had assumed that reinstalling a fence would not be an issue. She stated they did not
want this side of the house to have the appearance of a front yard due to safety, further
explaining the issues with the vacant property behind their home and the high traffic
area with vehicles and pedestrians from Faith Christian School. She went on to request
that the 50% through vision be reduced to 2 ½ inch through vision to accommodate her
dogs. She requested favorable consideration of their request and offered to answer
any questions of the Board.
Becky St. John asked Mr. Gray about the 50% see through vision being reduced, he
stated that he had not been aware of this on the request. Mrs. Kirchoff stated that it
was on the submittal.
Dave Custable asked Mr. Gray if the fence had been grandfathered in would repairs
been allowed, he stated that the fence would have been considered an existing non-
conforming fence and if repairs were less than 50% of the fence, it would have been
allowed to be repaird.
Becky St. John asked if there were any traffic counts for this area, Mr. Gray stated that
Public Works would possibly have this information.
Becky St. John announced that one (1) letter of approval had been received.
With no further questions for Mr. and Mrs. Kirchoff and no additional speakers, Jerrold
Sklar made a motion to close the public hearing. Becky St. John seconded the motion
which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St. John, Custable, Hallberg, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Shea Kirkman made a motion that a special condition existed. Specifically, the
adjacent proximity of the school facility, the multi-family area and on-street parking.
Becky St. John seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St. John, Custable, Hallberg, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Jerrold Sklar made a motion to approve the variance to Section 7-127, Fences, Front
Yard Requirements, and Section 7-128, Reverse frontage corner lot requirements.
allowing the construction of a four-foot (4’) wood picket fence along the side property
line adjacent to the street with spacing at 2 ½ inch through vision within the established
front yard area of a reverse frontage corner lot in an R-12.5 zoning district. David
Hallberg seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St. John, Custable, Hallberg, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
7. Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of October 14, 2024, meeting
and take any necessary action.
Next the Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of the October 14,
2024, meeting.
Becky St. John made a motion to accept the minutes of October 14, 2024,
Dinner/Workshop, and Public Hearing with the correction to the date of the meeting.
Jerrold Sklar seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St. John, Custable, Hallberg, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further discussion, Dave Custable made a motion to adjourn. Becky St. Johnn
seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St. John, Custable, Hallberg, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:59 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THE 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2025.
APPROVED:
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CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13,2025
GRAPEVINE CITY ALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051
6:00 p.m. Briefing Session — Planning and Zoning Commission Conference koom
6:15 p.m. Public Hearip2_:ICity Council Chambers
The Building Board of Appeals for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met on Monday
evening, October 13, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room,
2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, for a Briefing Session with the
Joe Lipscomb
Jerrold Sklar
Shea Kirkman
Becky St. John
Dave Custable
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Member
Member
Member
Member
Alternate
Constituting a quorum with Shea Kirkman absent. Also, present was City Council
Representative Sean Shope, and the following City Staff:
Larry Gray Building Official
Arnoldo Ramirez Assistant Building Official
Alex Crowley Assistant City Attorney
Connie Cook Building Services Assistant
Chairman Joe Lipscomb called the Briefing Session of the Building Board of Appeals to
order at approximately 6:00 P.M.
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2. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a briefing session to discuss items
scheduled to be heard in the October 13, 2025, public hearing.
Building Official, Larry Gray briefed the Building Board of Appeals regarding the
item scheduled to be heard in the regular public hearing
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Chairman Joe Lipscomb called the Public Hearing of the Building Board of Appeals to
order at approximately 6:15 P.M.
Connie Cook administered the Oath of Office to re -appointed Members, Jerrold
Sklar, Becky St. John, and Sergio Harris.
For office of Chairman, Jerrold Sklar nominated Joe Lipscomb. Becky St. John
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes:
Sklar, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays:
one
Abstain:
Lipscomb
Absent:
Kirkman
For office of Vice -Chairman, Joe Lipscomb nominated Jerrold Sklar. Becky St. John
r.econded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes:
Lipscomb, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays:
one
Abstain:
Sklar
Absent:
Kirkman
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7. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing relative to Case
BBA25-03, submitted by property owner Joanne Washburn for property located
at 428 E Wall Street legally platted as Lot 6r, G.E. Hurst Subdivision. The
request was to Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 7, Article IV Fences.
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Section 7-127, Fences, Front Yard Requirements, requires fences
constructed in a required or established front yard to be 36 inches or less
in height, and have at least 50 percent through vision.
Section 7-128. Reverse frontage corner lot requirements. On all reverse
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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
zight feet.
Building Official, Larry Gray explained that Staff had recommended the Building Board
of Appeals deny the applicant's request for approval of a four -foot (4) wood picket
fence along the front and side property line adjacent to the street with 50% through
vision within the established front yard area of a reverse frontage corner lot in R-7.5
zoning district. He stated that Staff did not determine a special condition existed for this
property, as the ordinance could be reasonably complied with.
He explained that the intention for the four -foot (4') fence was to meet the pool barrier
requirements set forth in the building code.
Becky St. John asked Larry Gray how far fencing had to be away from the pool or did
the design of the pool dictate the terms of distance such as decking. Mr. Gray stated
that typically three feet (3') on all areas around the pool deck would be required, or in
cases where a raised wall had been constructed, handholds were required with no
three-foot (3') climb out area. Ordinance required that swimming pools be set back six
feet (6) from a side yard property line.
Street, Grapevine, Texas, addressed the Board; she stated that there were some
misconceptions as to what had been requested. She explained that she had not
requested a four -foot (4') fence all the way around her property, she had not requested
fencing for the front yard, she was requesting to increase the height of the rear yard
fence to a six-foot (6') wood fence and relocate the fence to the side yard property line.
She explained her concerns regarding privacy and safety to the Board.
Larry Gray asked Assistant City Attorney Alex Crowley if there was an option to table
the case until a corrected site plan could be provided. Mr. Crowley stated that if the
information provided in the packet was not correct, then yes, the case would be a
continuance of the Public Hearing rather than tabled.
Joe Lipscomb asked Ms. Washburn to clarify exactly how she was modifying her
application. She approached the Board and presented the site plan and explained to
the Board what she had proposed. Contractor, Noah Hill with Jama Custom Outdoor
Living approached the Board to assist in clarification of the applicant's request.
Discussion was held regarding the discrepancies in the request and what was being
proposed during the meeting. The Board explained that they could not proceed with the
proposed request as presented and suggested the case be continued at the next BBA
meeting.
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Jerrold Sklar made a recommendation for a continuance of BBA25-03 allowing staff
and applicant time to clarify the discrepancies in what had been requested.
With no further questions for Ms. Washburn and no additional speakers, Dave
Custable made a motion for a continuance of the Public Hearing to the November 10,
2025, meeting. Sergio Harris seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Lipscomb, Sklar, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays:
one
Abstain:
one
Absent:
Kirkman
8. Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of May 12, 2025, meeting
and take any necessary action.
Next the Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of the May 12, 2025,
meeting.
Dave Custable made a motion to accept the minutes of May 12, 2025, Briefing and
Public Hearing. Becky St. John seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Lipscomb, Sklar, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays:
one
Abstain:
one
Absent:
Kirkman
With no further discussion, Becky St. John made a motion to adjourn. Sergio Harris
seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes:
Lipscomb, Sklar, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays:
one
Abstain:
one
Absent:
Kirkman
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6:00 p.m. Briefing Session – Planning and Zoning Commission Conference Room
6:15 p.m. Public Hearing – City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Conference Room
1. Roll Call
BRIEFING SESSION
2. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a briefing session to discuss items
scheduled to be heard in the November 10, 2025, public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING: 6:15 p.m. – City Council Chambers
3. Call to Order
4. Roll Call
CITIZEN COMMENTS
5. 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.
OLD BUSINESS
6. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing relative to Case BBA25-
03.
NEW BUSINESS
7. Building Board of Appeals to consider the 2026 Meeting Agenda Schedule and
take any necessary action.
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
GRAPEVINE CITY HALL, SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051
8. Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of the October 11, 2025,
meeting and take any necessary action.
In accordance with the Open Meetings Law, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551,
1 hereby certify that the above agenda was posted • the official bulletin boards at
Grapevine City Hall, 200 • Main Street and on the City's website on November
4, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
1-4 GRAY
BUILDING OFFICIAL
If you plan to attend this public hearing and you have a disability that requires
special arrangements at the meeting, please contact the office of Building Services
t (817) • at least 24 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodations will
be made to assist your needs.
Building Services Department
The City of Grapevine * P.O. Box 95104 * Grapevine, Texas 76099 * (817) 410-3158
www.grapevinetexas.gov
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MEMORANDUM BUILDING SERVICES
MEMO TO: BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
FROM: LARRY GRAY, BUILDING OFFICIAL
SUBJECT: BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #BBA25-03
JOANNE WASHBURN
428 E WALL STREET
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Building Board of Appeals Deny the request to City of Grapevine Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article IV, Fences, Section 7-127 and 7-128 for property addressed as
428 E Wall Street, platted as Lot 6r, G.E. Hurst Subdivision, Grapevine, Texas as follows:
Section 7-127, Fences, Front Yard Requirements, requires fences constructed in a required or
established front yard to be 36 inches or less in height, and have at least 50 percent through
vision.
Section 7-128. Reverse frontage corner lot 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.
The applicant is requesting to construct a six-foot (6’) wrought iron fence along the side property
line adjacent to the street with 50% through vision within the established front yard area of a
reverse frontage corner lot in R-7.5 zoning district.
SPECIAL CONDITION:
There is no special condition for this request.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This application was submitted by Noah Hill with Jama Custom Outdoor Living on behalf of
homeowner, Joanne Washburn.
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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.
Sec. 7-123. - Same —Fee.
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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.
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1) |tshall beunlawful toerect afence, hedge orvines over 36inches inheight indlerequ/red 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 o lot size
in excess of5O,O0O square feet may be a rnaxinnunn of 2) It shall be unlawful to erect
a fence, hedge or vines in the required front yard area or th't established front yard area, whichever area is
greater in depth, on any interior lot that WiM 4) For the purpose of this
section, "
established front yard area" shall mean an open, unoccupied space onalot facing astneet and extending
across the front mfalot 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 toitinthe Grapevine Zoning Ordinance No. 82'73. NUMEERram Sec. 7
28. Reverse fronta,,W cornet lots
requirernentn.
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 111 maim ff-ims mmm
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c) it shall be unlawful to construct a chain link fence in the reauired front yard area with the
d) |norder toallow 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 is adjacent to or running parallel to any public alley, drainage easement or utility easement,
except that this provision shall not apply to utility easements that the city has allowed to
be completely fenced in. Upon completion
of installation, the building official shall be called upon for inspection. A certificate of acceptance will
then beissued ure rejectionslip indicating the defects insame. All fences constructed under the provisions of
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FOR CITY OF GRAPEVINE
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
1. Determine whether a Special Condition exists
A. The application form asks whether applicant to list the special conditions
for each requested appeal. THE BURDEN IS ON THE APPLICANT,
NOT THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS, TO PROVE THERE IS A
SPECIAL CONDITION.
A. If a special condition does not exist, the case is to be denied by a
motion to deny.
1. I make a motion that no special condition exists. I move to deny
the request.
special condition does exist, a motion is in order to consider
approving the special condition(s). The motion should list the special
conditions that would warrant approving the variance or special
exception.
1. 1 make a motion that the Board does hereby find that a speci
condition(s) exists and the special condition(s) is (list). i
a. Special conditions might include hills, valleys, creeks, power
poles, elevation and irregular lot or tract shape.
C. If the Board does find that special conditions exist, a motion is in order to
consider approving the appeal. The motion should list the specific
variance(s) or alternates being approved. The Board can reduce the
amount of the applicant's variance or special request.
1. 1 make a motion that the Board does hereby approve, (partial
approve or deny) the appeal to: i
a. AhyAy§_y§tjqq#9p and subsection numbers of the code
or ordinance and describe the sveccs of the variance.
The section, and subsection numbers and the amount of
variance are-;-i-w-iivS'- -stated in the memo.
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OUTLINE OF BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING PROCEDURE
Public meeting, but NOT a Public Hearing; n-blic and applicants mag
attend but may not participate unless asked a specific question A
clarification.
New business - Building Official will present the case. Board membe
should use this opportunity to make sure they are clear on the specifics
the case. Asking questions at this point will help to make the pub,
hearing more efficient. Board members should not use this briefin
session to deliberate for or against the case. 11BuildingOfficialwillpresentmiscellaneousreports.
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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.
im Chairman closes Public Hearing.
Board deliberation
Motion to find (or not find) a Special Condition ("I move that in BBA
case -_, that a Special Condition exists, specifically that
or ("I move that in BBA case 25-
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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
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CITY OF GRAPEVINE
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING AGENDA SCHEDULE
FILING DEADLINE
First Monday of the Month
MEETING DATES
December 08, 2025 January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026 February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026 March 9, 2026
March 9, 2026 April 13, 2026
April 13, 2026 May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026
June 8, 2026 July 13, 2026
July 13, 2026 August 10, 2026
August 10, 2026 September 21, 2026
3rd Monday, BZA on 14th due to Holiday on 7th
September 14, 2026 October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026 November 9, 2026
November 9, 2026 December 14, 2026
December 14, 2026 January 11, 2027
THE BUILDING SERVICES STAFF WILL DETERMINE
THE AGENDA FOR EACH OF THE PUBLIC HEARING DATES.
BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE AGENDA, YOUR APPLICATION
MAY BE RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE.
6:00 p.m. Briefing Session – Planning and Zoning Commission Conference Room
6:15 p.m. Public Hearing – City Council Chambers
The Building Board of Appeals for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met on Monday
evening, October 13, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room,
2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, for a Briefing Session with the
following members present to wit:
Joe Lipscomb Chairman
Jerrold Sklar Vice-Chairman
Shea Kirkman Member
Becky St. John Member
Dave Custable Member
David Hallberg Member
Sergio Harris Alternate
Constituting a quorum with Shea Kirkman absent. Also, present was City Council
Representative Sean Shope, and the following City Staff:
Larry Gray Building Official
Arnoldo Ramirez Assistant Building Official
Alex Crowley Assistant City Attorney
Connie Cook Building Services Assistant
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Joe Lipscomb called the Briefing Session of the Building Board of Appeals to
order at approximately 6:00 P.M.
1. Roll Call
BRIEFING SESSION: – Planning and Zoning Commission Conference Room.
2. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a briefing session to discuss items
scheduled to be heard in the October 13, 2025, public hearing.
Building Official, Larry Gray briefed the Building Board of Appeals regarding the
item scheduled to be heard in the regular public hearing.
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025
GRAPEVINE CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051
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ADJOURNMENT OF BRIEFING SESSION
With no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:12 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: -- City Council Chambers.
Chairman Joe Lipscomb called the Public Hearing of the Building Board of Appeals to
order at approximately 6:15 P.M.
3. Roll Call
4. Oath of Office
Connie Cook administered the Oath of Office to re-appointed Members, Jerrold
Sklar, Becky St. John, and Sergio Harris.
5. Election of Officers
For office of Chairman, Jerrold Sklar nominated Joe Lipscomb. Becky St. John
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Sklar, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: Lipscomb
Absent: Kirkman
Joe Lipscomb was re-elected as Chairman.
For office of Vice-Chairman, Joe Lipscomb nominated Jerrold Sklar. Becky St. John
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: Sklar
Absent: Kirkman
Jerrold Sklar was re-elected as Vice-Chairman.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
6. There was no one wishing to speak during citizen comments.
NEW BUSINESS
7. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing relative to Case
BBA25-03, submitted by property owner Joanne Washburn for property located
at 428 E Wall Street legally platted as Lot 6r, G.E. Hurst Subdivision. The
request was to Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 7, Article IV Fences.
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Section 7-127, Fences, Front Yard Requirements, requires fences
constructed in a required or established front yard to be 36 inches or less
in height, and have at least 50 percent through vision.
Section 7-128. Reverse frontage corner lot 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.
Building Official, Larry Gray explained that Staff had recommended the Building Board
of Appeals deny the applicant’s request for approval of a four-foot (4’) wood picket
fence along the front and side property line adjacent to the street with 50% through
vision within the established front yard area of a reverse frontage corner lot in R-7.5
zoning district. He stated that Staff did not determine a special condition existed for this
property, as the ordinance could be reasonably complied with.
He explained that the intention for the four-foot (4’) fence was to meet the pool barrier
requirements set forth in the building code.
Becky St. John asked Larry Gray how far fencing had to be away from the pool or did
the design of the pool dictate the terms of distance such as decking. Mr. Gray stated
that typically three feet (3’) on all areas around the pool deck would be required, or in
cases where a raised wall had been constructed, handholds were required with no
three-foot (3’) climb out area. Ordinance required that swimming pools be set back six
feet (6’) from a side yard property line.
With no questions for the Building Official, Larry Gray, Joanne Washburn of 428 E Wall
Street, Grapevine, Texas, addressed the Board; she stated that there were some
misconceptions as to what had been requested. She explained that she had not
requested a four-foot (4’) fence all the way around her property, she had not requested
fencing for the front yard, she was requesting to increase the height of the rear yard
fence to a six-foot (6’) wood fence and relocate the fence to the side yard property line.
She explained her concerns regarding privacy and safety to the Board.
Larry Gray asked Assistant City Attorney Alex Crowley if there was an option to table
the case until a corrected site plan could be provided. Mr. Crowley stated that if the
information provided in the packet was not correct, then yes, the case would be a
continuance of the Public Hearing rather than tabled.
Joe Lipscomb asked Ms. Washburn to clarify exactly how she was modifying her
application. She approached the Board and presented the site plan and explained to
the Board what she had proposed. Contractor, Noah Hill with Jama Custom Outdoor
Living approached the Board to assist in clarification of the applicant’s request.
Discussion was held regarding the discrepancies in the request and what was being
proposed during the meeting. The Board explained that they could not proceed with the
proposed request as presented and suggested the case be continued at the next BBA
meeting.
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Jerrold Sklar made a recommendation for a continuance of BBA25-03 allowing staff
and applicant time to clarify the discrepancies in what had been requested.
With no further questions for Ms. Washburn and no additional speakers, Dave
Custable made a motion for a continuance of the Public Hearing to the November 10,
2025, meeting. Sergio Harris seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Kirkman
8. Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of May 12, 2025, meeting
and take any necessary action.
Next the Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of the May 12, 2025,
meeting.
Dave Custable made a motion to accept the minutes of May 12, 2025, Briefing and
Public Hearing. Becky St. John seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Kirkman
ADJOURNMENT
With no further discussion, Becky St. John made a motion to adjourn. Sergio Harris
seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Kirkman
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:36 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THE 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025.
APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN
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BOYDSTON REVOCABLE TRUST
413 TEXAS ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
BBAWall_091925_114350AM Labels - Label Count: 20 | Total Record Count 20
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CARRIE NOLAN
221 S DOOLEY ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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DANA HICKS
428 E WALL ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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DAVID G EWBANK
405 E TEXAS ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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DEARING AUTOMOTIVE
511 E WALL ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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GREGORY WEBB
1001 DEER RUN
GREENSBORO, GA 30642
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JOHN HALE
512 ESTILL ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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JON FRANKS
412 E WALL ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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KEITH HAMILTON
421 E TEXAS ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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L L WESLEY
427 E TEXAS ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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LAWRENCE LYONS
408 E WALL ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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MICHAEL GORDON
204 S DOOLEY ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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NICHOLAS KAUFMAN
205 S DOOLEY ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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NORMAN J BARFIELD
420 E WALL ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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ROBERTS FAMILY LIVING TRUST
208 S DOOLEY ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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RONNIE GRAGG
501 E WALL ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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SEUNG LEE
511 ESTILL ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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SOUTHWEST MARINE RENTALS INC
821 TWILIGHT TR
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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TERRANCE MALLORY
225 S DOOLEY ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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VCI PROPERTIES LTD
PO BOX 151720
AUSTIN, TX 78715
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SUBJECT PROPERTY
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
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6:00 p.m. Briefing Session — Planning an Zoning Commission Conference Room
6:15 p.m. Public Hearing — City qpu,ncil Chambers
The Building Board of Appeals for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met on Monday
evening, November 10, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Planning and Zoning Conference
Room, 2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, for a Briefing Session with
the following members present to wit:
Member
Member
Member
Member
Constituting a quorum. Also, present was City Council Representative Chris Coy and
the following City Staff:
Larry Gray Building Official
Arnoldo Ramirez Assistant Building Official
Matthew Boyle City Attorney
Connie Cook Building Services Assistant
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Chairman Joe Lipscomb called the Briefing Session of the Building Board of Appeals to
order at approximately 6:00 P.M.
1 . Roll Call
BRIEFING SESSION: — Planning and Zoning Commission Conference Room.
2. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a briefing session to discuss items
scheduled to be heard in the November 10, 2025, public hearing.
Building Official, Larry Gray briefed the Building Board of Appeals regarding the
item scheduled to be heard in the regular public hearing.
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Chairman Joe Lipscomb called the Public Hearing of the Building Board of Appeals to
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Building Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing relative to tabled case BBA25-
03, submitted by property owner Joanne Washburn for property located at
428 E Wall Street legally platted as Lot 6r, G.E. Hurst Subdivision. The request
was to Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 7, Article IV Fences. Section
7-127, Fences, Front Yard Requirements, requires fences constructed
in a required or established front yard to be 36 inches or less in
height, and have at least 50 percent through vision. Section
7-128. Reverse frontage corner lot requirements. On all rever frontage
corner lots it shall be unlawful to construct a fence within It required
side yard area that is adjacent to a front yard area at a distan closer
than 15 feet to the side property line or at a height greater thal eightfeet. Building
Official, Larry Gray explained that Staff had recommended the Building Board of
Appeals deny the applicant's request for approval of a six-foot wrought iron fence with
50% through vision within the established front yard area of a reverse frontage corner
lot in R-7.5 zoning district. He stated that Staff did not determine a special condition
existed for this property, as the ordinance could be reasonably complied with. With
no questions for the Building Official, Larry Gray, Joanne Washburn of 428 E Wall Street,
Grapevine, Texas, addressed the •Board; she explained that she wanted to enhance
the property, that she had complied with the 50% through vision and her special
condition was the irregularity of the lot positioned on the corner with Highway Commercial
businesses across the street. She requested favorable consideration of her
request. Dave
Custable asked if any property notices had been received. Ms. Washburn stated that
the city had sent them for the previous case and assumed they would be sent again.
She stated that she had talked to all her neighbors. Staff stated that the case was
tabled to a specific date and not required to resend notices. PA
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With no further questions for Mr. Gray or Ms. Washburn, and no additional speakers,
Becky St. John made a motion to close the public hearing. Shea Kirkman seconded
the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Jerrold Sklar made a motion that a special condition did not exist to support the
request, and deny the variance requests to Section 7-127, Fences, Front Yard
Requirements and Section 7-128, Reverse frontage corner lot requirements. Shea
Kirkman seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
6. Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of October 13, 2025, meeting
and take any necessary action.
Next the Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of the October 13,
2025, meeting.
Dave Custable made a motion to accept the minutes of October 13, 2025, Briefing and
Public Hearing. Jerrold Sklar seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
7. Building Board of Appeals to consider the 2026 Meeting Agenda Schedule and
take any necessary action.
Next the Building Board of Appeals considered the 2026 Meeting Agenda
Schedule.
Shea Kirkman made a motion to accept the 2026 Meeting Agenda Schedule. Jerrold
Sklar seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
With •, further discussion, Jerrold Sklar made a motion to adjourn. Becky St. John
seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following •"
Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Kirkman, St.John, Custable, Harris
Nays: one
Abstain: one
Absent: one
The meeting was adjourned at approximately • P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THE •.:. DAY OF MARCH •
SECRETARY
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