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File #: VA-2505    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/2/2025 In control: Planning and Zoning Board
On agenda: 7/9/2025 Final action:
Title: VA-2505: Request for variances from Article V, Table V-1- Site Dimensions, to increase the maximum building area to 42% from the required 30% and decrease the front yard setback from 25 ft. to 15.5 ft. for the property located on 817 Starboard Avenue.
Attachments: 1. Aerial Public Notice Map, 2. Variance Application and Survey
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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VA-2505: Request for variances from Article V, Table V-1- Site Dimensions, to increase the maximum building area to 42% from the required 30% and decrease the front yard setback from 25 ft. to 15.5 ft. for the property located on 817 Starboard Avenue.
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OWNER/APPLICANT:
Donald Jackson

PROPOSED USE:
Applicant is requesting a variance to increase the max build of the property to 42% and reduce the front yard setback to 15.5 feet.

REQUESTED ACTION: (Change to current code)
1. Per Article V, Table V-1- Site Dimensions- allow a max build of 42% in lieu of the required 30%.
2. Per Article V, Table V-1- Site Dimensions- allow a 15.5 ft front yard setback in lieu of the 25 ft.
PARCEL ID:
8401-02-00-2910

AREA:
.11 acres

CURRENT LAND USE:
Manufactured Home Subdivision

FLUM DESIGNATION:
Medium Density Residential

ZONING DISTRICT:
MH-2, Manufactured Home Subdivision

VOTING DISTRICT:
District One - Council Person Eric Rainbird

Discussion:
The applicant is requesting a variance from Article V, Table V-1- Site Dimensions, Max Build increased to 42% from the required 30% Maximum and decrease the front yard setback from 25 ft. to 15.5 ft.


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Staff Review:
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 re...

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