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Rear yard setback variance at 3316 Ellington Drive

Sachse

Summary

A homeowner on an angled, polygon-shaped lot sought relief from the 25-foot rear setback to build an attached covered patio and bathroom addition. The case turned on whether a variance can be limited to one corner of a lot and whether the lot geometry constitutes an undue hardship.

At a glance

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Last discussed May 26, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The applicant said redesigning to meet the setback would add roughly $15,000 to $20,000 in costs.

✅Who benefits

If approved, the homeowner would have gained patio space and property value; with denial, surrounding lots keep a uniform 25-foot rear setback standard.

⚠️Who could be affected

The applicant cannot build his desired attached patio design without redesign or further relief.

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