Title
ZV(R)2025-0001 & 0002
Gordon & Lisa Aubry, 1181 NW 81 Avenue (District 2)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION:
Lisa Aubry, owner, submitted two residential zoning variance requests to legalize existing construction at the property located at 1181 NW 81 Avenue in the Boulevard Heights neighborhood, which is zoned Single-Family Residential Zoning District (R-1C).
On August 13, 2024, the City’s Code Compliance Division cited the property (Code Case No. 220300858) for work performed without building permits.
On June 5, 2024, the owner submitted building permit application No. RO24-06252 to attempt to legalize the existing 10.5’ x 18.3’ open sided structure, attached to the house’s eastern side wall. The project also included the installation of a paver patio at grade. However, the building permit application cannot be approved as the existing work encroaches into the required side setbacks.
As result of the work performed at the property, the petitioner is specifically requesting:
· ZV(R)2025-0001: to allow two-foot, four-inch (2’ - 4”) side setback along a segment of the northern side property line instead of the required seven and a half foot (7.5’) side setback for approximately 10.5’ x 18.3 existing open sided structure, attached.
· ZV(R)2005-0002: to allow two-foot, eight-inch (2’ - 8”) side setback along a segment of the northern side property line instead of the required five-foot (5’) side setback for a 10.5’ x 18.3 existing patio.
Per staff review of the city’s archives, no permitting information can be found for the structure at location. Per Broward County Property Appraiser Imagery, the structure has existed at location since at least December 2022 (see property changes).
As part of the requests, the petitioner provided a copy of “As Built” survey indicating removal of an existing structure located at the southeast corner of the property.
The applicant is aware that Board...
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