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REQUEST FROM ALEIDA MARIN TO APPEAL THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL ZONING VARIANCE #ZV(R) 2021-15 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8500 TAFT STREET.
Summary Explanation and Background
1. On October 7, 2021 the Board of Adjustment (BOA) heard an application for a residential zoning variance request from Aleida Marin pertaining to the property located at 8500 Taft Street.
2. The applicant requested Residential Zoning Variance #ZV(R) 2021-15 to allow a 44% front lot coverage, with a proposed driveway and walkway, instead of the allowed 35% front lot coverage.
3. The variance request and resident statement are attached to the agenda item.
4. Planning and Economic Development staff, including the City's Zoning Administrator, do not make recommendations on variance requests. Therefore, there is not a recommendation from staff on the resident's request.
5. City Code Section 32.034 (A) requires the concurring vote of three (3) of the members of the Board to grant any variance. As a quorum of three members of the Board of Adjustment were present any action required a unanimous 3-0 vote.
6. After hearing testimony, reviewing the application as well as the statements from the applicant, the motion to approve Residential Zoning Variance #ZV(R) 2021-15 failed by a 2-1 vote.
7. Per Section 155.311 of the City of Pembroke Pines Land Development Code decisions of the Board of Adjustment are subject to appeal to the City Commission in accordance with the procedures set forth below:
155.311 APPLICATION APPEAL PROCESS
(A) Right to Appeal. Any party aggrieved by a decision, interpretation, or order made by the Planning and Economic Development Department Director or other administrative official, Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Board, or the City Commission in administering or enforcing the provisions of the Land Development Code may appeal the decision, interpretation, or order.
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