Municue
Dallas, TX

Board of Adjustment, Panel B · 10:30 AM · 6ES

Board of Adjustment Panel B convened on January 21, 2026 with four members present, hearing four residential variance and special exception cases plus a rules of procedure amendment. One holdover case was denied 4-0 while the remaining docket items were uncontested or fee-waiver-related.
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Analysis

Zoning

Four residential variance and special exception cases were heard across R-7.5(A), R-1ac(A), and R-1/2ac(A) districts, covering accessory structure dimensions, front-yard fence regulations, and a handicapped accommodation for a second dwelling unit.[#1][#2][#3][#4]

Key Decisions

Denied
Ryan Huston's holdover variance application for an oversized accessory structure at 6964 WAKEFIELD STREET was denied 4-0, consistent with staff's recommendation.[#4]

Insights by Role

Developer

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe 4-0 denial in item 4 (BOA-25-000055, 6964 WAKEFIELD STREET) shows the Board will deny accessory structure variances when proposals exceed both the floor area limit and the building height standard simultaneously. Fee waivers for variance filing fees remain available, as shown by item 1 at 1151 RIDGEWOOD DRIVE.

Resident

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingDallas homeowners planning accessory structures, front-yard fences, or second dwelling units for disabled family members should note the specific regulatory thresholds the Board applies. The 4-0 denial in item 4 confirms the Board enforces both the 25% floor area limit and the main-structure height cap for accessory structures.

10 items(14 procedural hidden)

The official vote outcome for each item
(e.g., Approved, Denied, Held)

AI-generated summaries. Click to expand for original text.

#IIStaff Presentation/Briefing

#IIIPublic Hearing

#IVPublic Testimony

#VMiscellaneous Items

Consideration and Approval of amended Board of Adjustment's Rules of Procedure

#VICase Docket

#1Abril Renteria requests a fee waiver for two variances at 1151 Ridgewood Drive: one for the maximum height and one for the floor area of accessory structures on a single-family zoned (R-7.5(A)) property.

Carried: 4 to 0
Abril RenteriaBryant ThompsonDepartment of Planning and Development

#2Jennifer Hiromoto seeks two special exceptions at 4544 Isabella Lane: one to allow a 5-foot 7-inch fence in the required front yard (exceeding the 4-foot maximum), and one to allow a fence panel with less than 50% open surface area located within 5 feet of the front lot line.

Carried: 4 to 0
Jennifer HiromotoSheniqua DunnDepartment of Planning and Development

#3Kristina Palmer Shedd seeks a special exception to construct and/or maintain an additional dwelling unit (not for rent) at a single-family R-1/2ac(A) zoned property to accommodate handicapped needs. Staff has made no recommendation on the request.

Carried: 4 to 0
Kristina Palmer SheddSheniqua DunnDepartment of Planning and Development

#4Ryan Huston requests two variances at a R-7.5(A) zoned property to build an accessory structure exceeding the allowable floor area (621 sq ft vs. the 494 sq ft maximum) and surpassing the permitted building height (21'6" vs. the 12' maximum). Staff recommends denial of both variances.

Carried: 4 to 0
Bryant ThompsonRyan HustonDepartment of Planning and Development

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