Title
ZV(R)2025-0032
John and Elizabeth Rodriguez, 16404 NW 12 Street (District 3)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Elizabeth Rodriguez, owner, submitted a residential zoning variance request to propose the construction of a new driveway at the single-family residence located at 16404 NW 12 Street in the Spring Valley Neighborhood, which is zoned Single-Family Residential (R-1B)
The owner submitted a plan to propose the construction of a circular driveway at the property; however, the plan will not be able to be approved as the proposed circular driveway would exceed the limitations of the City’s Land Development Code (LDC). The petitioner submitted a plan proposing and requesting:
· ZV(R)2025-0032: 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 petitioner provided a copy of the Homeowners Association (HOA) Letter dated August 18, 2025.
VARIANCE REQUEST DETAILS:
ZV(R)2025-0032) is to allow 50% total front lot coverage (total) instead of the required 40% front lot coverage (total) for a proposed circular driveway on a residential single-family property.
Code Reference:
Table 155.620 Accessory Building and Structures
Type, Maximum Dimensions, Driveway, Circular, 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 determination unless it first determines that:
Its decision and action taken is in harmony with the general purposes of the zoning ordinances of the city and is not contrary to the public interest, health, or welfare, taking into a...
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