Title
ZV(R)2026-0001 & 0046 & 0002
Shelia Jean-Pierre, 8649 SW 14 Street (District 1)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Sheila Jean-Pierre, owner, submitted two residential zoning variance requests to legalize an existing screened patio for the property located at 8649 SW 14 Street in the Cinnamon Place Community, which is zoned residential single-family, zero lot (R-1Z).
In June 2025, the owner submitted building permit application (No. RX25-05348) to build a (33’ x 15’) aluminum roof patio, attached to the rear wall of the home; however, the permit application cannot be approved as the existing work at the property encroaches into the City’s Land Development Code (LDC) required rear setback.
As result of the existing work at the property, the owner provided “As Built” plan for the following requests:
· ZV(R)2026-0001: to allow a 0.10’ augmenting to 1.8’ setback along a segment of the rear property line instead of the required 15’ rear setback for an existing 33’ x 15’ roofed structure, attached in a single-family residence, zero-lot type.
· ZV(R)2026-0002: to allow 47% Maximum Lot Coverage (all buildings) instead of the required 45% Maximum Lot Coverage (all buildings) in a single-family residence, zero-lot type.
Per staff review of the city’s archives, no permits can be found for the existing 33’ x 15’ roofed structure, attached. Nonetheless, according to Broward County Property Appraiser Imagery, it appears the structure had existed at location since at least December 2025.
The applicant is aware that Board consideration of a residential variance request does not preclude the property owner from obtaining all necessary development related approvals or permits.
The subject property is in the Cinnamon Plaza Community. The applicant has provided a copy of the Homeowners Association (HOA) Letter dated June 9, 2025.
VARIANCE REQUEST DETAILS:
ZV(R)2026-0001) is to allow a 0.10’ augme...
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