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Meeting Summary
The Mansfield Board of Adjustment approved a special exception for a 14-foot accessory building (patio cover) at 1809 North Holland Road to have a 7'7" side setback instead of the required 9 feet. The structure was built without a permit, and the applicant sought to bring it into compliance. The motion passed unanimously with no opposition from neighbors.
Key Decisions (1)
Special Exception for Accessory Building Setback at 1809 North Holland Road
Arthur Echis requested a special exception under section 155.082.E.6 to allow a 14-foot tall detached patio cover to have a side setback of 7 feet 7 inches instead of the required 9 feet minimum for structures 11 feet or taller. The property is 12,006 square feet (meets 12,000 sq ft minimum). The structure was built without a permit based on contractor advice. The board may grant reductions to no closer than 5 feet; applicant requested 7'7". HOA had approved the structure. No neighbors appeared in opposition.
Development Activity (1)
Accessory Patio Cover
14-foot tall detached patio cover with gable roof, less than 750 square feet, requiring 7'7" side setback (1'5" reduction from 9' requirement)
Market Signals (1)
Sentiment
Board noted that homes on Holland Road have side-entry garages creating larger setbacks from property lines, which mitigated visual impact concerns for the accessory structure.