ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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VA-2509: Request for variances from Article V, Table V-1- Site Dimensions, to allow for a 5,000 sq ft lot in a R-2 Zoning District, allow an increase in building coverage to 45% from the required 30%, and decrease the side yard setback from 10 ft. to 5 ft. for the property located on Juniper Drive.
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OWNER/APPLICANT:
Jakir Hossain
PROPOSED USE:
Applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 5,000 sq. ft. lot, increase the building coverage of the property to 45%, and reduce the side yard setback to 5 feet.
REQUESTED ACTION: (Change to current code)
1. Per Article V, Table V-1- Site Dimensions- allow for a 5,000 sq. ft. lot.
2. Per Article V, Table V-1- Site Dimensions- allow a maximum building coverage of 45% in lieu of the required 30%.
3. Per Article V, Table V-1- Site Dimensions- allow a 5 ft side yard setback in lieu of the 10 ft.
PARCEL ID:
8402-01-07-7950
AREA:
.11 acres
CURRENT LAND USE:
Vacant
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Low Density Residential
ZONING DISTRICT:
R-2, Single Family Residential
VOTING DISTRICT:
District Three - Council Person Debbie Dolbow
Discussion:
The applicant is requesting a variance from Article V, Table V-1- Site Dimensions, to allow for a 5,000 sq. ft. lot, an increase in building coverage to 45% from the required 30%, and allow for a decrease in the side yard setback from 10 ft. to 5 ft. Florida Shores was originally platted as a mobile home park with lots 40 feet in width and 125 feet in depth. Upon annexation into the City of Edgewater, the City required the combination of two lots to build a single family home. City staff had pulled the item from the August agenda to conduct more research and to get an opinion from the City Attorney. Article VII regulates non-conforming uses within the City of Edgewater. Within Article VII, Section 21-41.04, Non-Conforming Lots, regulates the development of conforming lots or record. Section 21-74.04(b) states the following:
Such lot shall be in separate ow...
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