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ZV(R)2023-0077 - 0080, Jose Duran, 500 NW 86 Avenue
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Jose Duran, owner, submitted four residential zoning variance requests for an existing driveway, deck or patio, and a shed at the single-family residence located at 500 NW 86 Avenue in the Westview neighborhood, which is zoned R-1C (Residential Single-Family).
On February 10, 2022, the City’s Code Compliance Division cited the property owner (Case No. 230200667) for work performed without building permits.
In November 3, 2022, the property owner submitted a building permit application (RX22-08690) to legalize the completed work. The permit application and documents revealed that the existing driveway and deck exceeded the limitations of the City’s Land Development Code (LDC); therefore, the building permit application cannot be approved. The applicant is requesting the following:
· ZV(R) 2023-0077: to allow 57% front lot coverage (total) instead of the allowed 35% front lot coverage (total) for an existing circular driveway in a residential single-family typical lot.
· ZV(R) 2023-0078: to allow 41% width of lot instead of the allowed 40% width of lot for an existing circular driveway in a residential single-family typical lot.
· ZV(R) 2023-0079: to allow one foot (1’) side setback along a segment of the east property line instead of the required five feet (5’) setback for an existing circular driveway in a typical lot.
Per the survey, it was detected an existing (16.1’ x 8.1’) Accessory Building (shed) installed to the north side of the lot within the required five-feet side setback. City staff reviewed aerial photography from the Broward County Property Appraiser, and it appears that the existing shed has been in the property since at least 2020. The city does not have any permit records for the existing shed.
Per the owner’s proposed plan, the existing shed will be relocated five-feet, nine ...
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