ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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VA-2407: Request for a variance from Article III to allow for the construction of a swimming pool within the 10' property line setback at 2303 Royal Palm Dr.
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OWNER/APPLICANT:
Karl and Lisa Johnson
PROPOSED USE:
Swimming pool to be built 5.4' from the rear property line.
REQUESTED ACTION:
1. Article III, Section 21-36.09(d)(2): to allow a swimming pool to be constructed closer than ten (10) feet from the rear property line.
PARCEL ID:
840201090450
AREA:
0.34 acres
CURRENT LAND USE:
Single-Family Home
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Low Density Residential
ZONING DISTRICT:
R-2
VOTING DISTRICT:
District 2 - Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Explanation of hardship by applicant: Requesting 5' variance for pool and screen enclosure but still allows pool to stay within fenced area.
According to Article IX, Section 21-100.04(d), Non-Administrative Variance, City of Edgewater's Land Development Code;
In order to grant a non-administrative variance, the P. & Z. Board shall make the following findings of fact:
1. That granting of the proposed variance is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan;
2. That granting of the proposed variance will not result in creating or continuing a use which is not compatible with adjacent uses in the area;
3. That granting of the proposed variance is the minimum action available to permit reasonable use of the property;
4. That the physical characteristics of the subject site are unique and not present on adjacent sites; and
5. That the circumstances creating the need for the variance are not the result of actions by the applicant, actions proposed by the applicant or actions by the previous property owner(s).
6. That granting of the proposed variance(s) will not cause substantial detriment to the public welfare or impair the purposes and intent of the Land Development Code.
1. Will granting the proposed variance result in a conflict with the Comprehensive Plan?
a. Staff's response: After review, St...
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