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Board denies turf appeal, amends tree variance

McKinneySep 24, 20253 min read

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The Board of Adjustment denied two requests to keep artificial turf in front yards and approved a tree-related variance with conditions for a Painted Tree Lakeside West home. It also approved the prior meeting minutes.

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The Board denied two appeals from homeowners who wanted to keep artificial turf installed in front-yard areas, saying the requests did not justify an exception to the rule. For a separate property, the Board allowed a tree variance but changed it so the home must still have a canopy tree in the front yard while alternate trees are allowed in the back yard. The Board also approved the minutes from its previous meeting.

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Approved the September 10, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes and referred them to City Council.
Denied Brian and Jennifer Powers’ appeal to keep artificial turf at 907 West Virginia Street.
Denied Rebecca Bartelme’s appeal to keep artificial turf at 909 West Virginia Street.
Approved a variance for 4305 Brookridge Ave. with amendments requiring a canopy tree in the front yard and allowing alternate trees in the back yard.

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Sep 24, 2025, 6:00 PMMcKinney City Hall 401 E Virginia Street McKinney. Texas 75069scheduled

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PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.002, A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND/OR CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS MAY BE PRESENT. NO CITY COUNCIL, BOARD OR COMMISSION ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (For Non-Public Hearing Items)
If you wish to address the Board on a posted item on this agenda, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the Clerk before the meeting. Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, any person wishing to address the Board for items listed as public hearings will be recognized when the public hearing is opened. Speakers wishing to address the Board regarding any non-public hearing item on this agenda shall have a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker, per agenda item. The Board Chair may reduce the speaker time limit uniformly to accommodate the number of speakers or improve meeting efficiency.
CONSENT ITEMS
This portion of the agenda consists of non-controversial or housekeeping items required by law. Items may be considered individually by the Board or Commission member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items.
Minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting of September 10, 2025.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Speakers wishing to address the Board regarding any non-public hearing item on this agenda shall have a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker, per agenda item. The Board Chair may reduce the speaker time limit uniformly to accommodate the number of speakers or improve meeting efficiency.
Conduct a Public hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the request by Applicants Brian and Jennifer Powers to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Appeal of the Building Official’s decision regarding a violation of UDC Article 2 Section 206 A.3.a.VII, prohibiting artificial turf in the front yard of single-family dwellings. The applicants are requesting to keep the artificial turf already installed in portions of their front yard. This request is on the property located at 907 West Virginia Street, Lot 547C of the McKinney Outlots (CMC) Addition to the City of McKinney, Texas.
Conduct a Public hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the request by Applicant Rebecca Bartelme to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Appeal of the Building Official’s decision regarding a violation of UDC Article 2 Section 206 A.3.a.VII, prohibiting artificial turf in the front yard of single-family dwellings. The applicant is requesting to keep the artificial turf already installed in portions of their front and side yard. This request is on the property located at 909 West Virginia Street, Lot 547B of the McKinney Outlots (CMC) Addition to the City of McKinney, Texas.
Conduct a Public hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the request by Applicant Matt Moore to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Appeal of the Building Official’s decision regarding a violation of UDC Article 2, Section 204, Table 2-24, which requires a 5-foot side yard setback, by requesting to reduce the side yard setback to 3 feet and 6 inches. The applicant is requesting to keep a carport that was constructed in error with that setback. This request is on the property located at 1005 W. Hunt St., Lot 2B of Block 6 of the Waddill Addition to the City of McKinney, Texas.
Conduct a Public hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the request by Owner Bhaskar Mustiyala, to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Appeal of the Building Official’s decision regarding a violation of UDC Article 2, Section 206 A (5)(a) Table 2-30, requiring two canopy trees, including a canopy tree in the front yard, on all single-family properties in this zoning district. The applicant is requesting to omit the required trees. This request is on the property located at 4305 Brookridge Ave., Lot 26 of Block E of the Painted Tree Lakeside West Phase 2 Addition to the City of McKinney, Texas.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Regarding Matters not on the Agenda
BOARD AND MANAGER COMMENTS
Board and Manager comments relating to items of public interest: Announcements regarding local or regional civic and charitable events, staff recognition, commendation of citizens, upcoming meetings, informational update on projects, awards, acknowledgement of meeting attendees, birthdays, requests for items to be placed on upcoming agendas, and condolences.
ADJOURN
Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on SEPTEMBER 18, 2025. ___________________________ Empress Drane, City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman, Deputy City Secretary
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Board denies turf appeal, amends tree variance

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