Title
ZV(R)2024-0018
Donald Debacker, 14257 NW 18 Court (District 3)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Donald Debacker, owner, has submitted a residential zoning variance request to build a driveway at the property located at 14257 NW 18 Court. The property is part of Pembroke Falls Planned Unit Development (PUD) and follows the guidelines for single-family conventional with lots larger than 6,050 Square Feet. The PUD guidelines do not address front lot coverage; therefore, the provisions of the City’s Land Development Code (LDC) are applicable.
The applicant is specifically requesting:
· ZV(R) 2024-0018: to allow 49% front lot coverage (total) instead of the allowed 35% (total) for a proposed driveway in typical single-family residential lot.
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 Pembroke Falls neighborhood. The owner has provided a copy of the Homeowners Association (HOA) Letter, dated January 31, 2024.
VARIANCE REQUEST DETAILS:
ZV(R) 2024-0018) is to allow 49% front lot coverage (total) instead of the allowed 35% (total) for a proposed driveway in typical single-family residential lot.
Code Reference:
Table 155.620 Accessory Building and Structures
Type, Driveway, Typical Lot, Maximum Dimensions, 35% 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 account the character and use of adjoining buildings and those in the vicinity, the number of persons residin...
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