Title
ZV(R)2024-0094
Gregory Guerra & Andrea Montejo, 1249 SW 159 Terrace (District 4)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Andrea Montejo, owner, submitted a residential zoning variance request to propose a circular driveway for the single-family residence located at 1249 SW 159 Terrace in the Pembroke Shores neighborhood, which is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD). The property follows the guidelines for single-family conventional with lots larger than 8,800 SF (SF-1) The PUD does not address driveways, front lot coverage; as result, the provisions of the City’s Land Development Code (LDC) apply.
On September 10, 2024, the owner submitted Building Permit Application No. RX24-10671 to build a circular driveway at the property, but the permit cannot be issued as the proposed work exceeds the limitations of the City’s LDC. Per the plan, the owner is requesting:
ZV(R)2024-0094: to allow 50% front lot coverage (total) instead of the allowed 40% front lot coverage (total) for a proposed circular driveway on a residential single-family property, typical lot.
The applicant is aware that Board consideration of residential variance requests does not preclude the property owner from obtaining all necessary development related approvals or permits.
The subject property is in Pembroke Shores. The owner provided a copy of the Homeowners Association (HOA) Letter, dated September 18, 2024.
VARIANCE REQUEST DETAILS:
ZV(R)2024-0094) is to allow 50% front lot coverage (total) instead of the required 40% front lot coverage (total) for a proposed circular driveway on a residential single-family property, typical lot.
Code Reference:
Table 155.620 Accessory Building and Structures
Type, Driveway, Circular, Maximum Dimensions, 40% front lot coverage
VARIANCE DETERMINATION:
The Board of Adjustment shall not grant any single-family residential variances, permits, or make any decision, finding, and d...
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