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ZV(R)2023-0073 - 0076, Martha Camba, 11440 NW 23 Street
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Martha Camba, owner, submitted four residential zoning variance requests to legalize an existing circular driveway and attached covered patio for the single-family residence located at 11440 NW 23 Street in the Pembroke Lakes neighborhood.
On May 14, 2021, the City’s Code Compliance Division cited the property owner (Case No. 127688) for a circular driveway, covered patio and fence built without building permits.
On October 12, 2021 the owner submitted a building permit application (BUL-259398) to legalize the constructed driveway. The building permit was approved, and the permit issued; however, building inspections failed as the approved plans did not match the conditions on the field (refer to building permit report, approved layout, attached) The owner submitted a survey showing the unpermitted work, the document revealed the existing circular driveway exceeded the size approved in the building permit issued on February 2, 2023.
· ZV(R) 2023-0073: to allow a 67% front lot coverage (total) instead of the allowed 35% front lot coverage (total) for an existing circular driveway in a typical single-family residential lot.
· ZV(R) 2023-0074: to allow a 48% of lot’s width instead of the allowed 40% width of lot for an existing circular driveway at a typical single-family residential lot.
The above requests for the driveway at the property were heard by the Board on August 3, 2023 Meeting where the owner was directed to reconsider their request and to possibly provide an alternative plan to reduce further the amount of paving in the front of the house. Per the updated plan, the applicant now is requesting:
· ZV(R) 2023-0073: to allow a 58% front lot coverage (total) instead of the allowed 35% front lot coverage (total) for an existing circular driveway in a typical single-family residential lot....
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