Title
ZV(R)2025-0022
Nicole Best
9761 SW 12 Street (District 1)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Nicole Best, owner, submitted a residential zoning variance request to legalize existing construction for the single-family residence located at 9761 SW 12 Street in the Lakeside Key community, which is zoned Residential Single-Family, Zero Lot (R-1Z).
In March 8, 2023, the City’s Code Compliance Division cited the property for work performed without building permits, Code Case No. 230301040.
On July 11, 2024, the owner submitted Building Permit Application No. RX24-07962 to construct an open sided structure (freestanding) at the property; however, the permit application cannot be approved as the existing work exceeds the limitations of the City’s Land Development Code (LDC).
The owner provided a copy of the updated property’s survey and a modification plan addressing existing zoning unconformities due to the non-permitted work. Per the plan, there will be removal of the excess of paving material into the required five-foot rear setback; also, the applicant would like to retain an existing 14’ – 7” x 23’ – 10” (348 SF) open sided structure, freestanding, located fifteen-feet west of the existing screened pool area approved via Permit No. 22616664 (2006).
As result of the existing construction at the property, the petitioner is requesting:
ZV(R)2025-0022: to allow an existing 348 SF open sided structure (freestanding) instead of the allowed 200 SF for Open Sided Structure (Free Standing) in a residential single-family property, zero lot.
Per staff search of city’s archives, there are no building permits for the detected work at the property. Per Broward County Property Appraiser Imagery, the patio footprint and open sided structure, freestanding had existed on the property since at least March 2020 and December 2021 respectively (See Property Changes).
The petitioner is aware that B...
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