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Variance Petition Submitted by John M. Vinciguerra
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The applicant has requested a variance to reduce the side setback on the west side of the subject property from 5’ to 0’ for a dock and to keep pavers already installed within the riverine buffer.
LOCATION
Weeki Wachee Gardens, Unit 3, Lots 55 Plat Book 7, Page 32
CURRENT ZONING
R1A
ORDINANCE STANDARDS
Hernando County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8 Building and Building Regulations, Article V Marine Construction, Section 8-247 Standards (8), Side yard setbacks. Chapter 23 Planning, Article VI Riverine Protection, Sec. 23-210 Buffer zones (b1).
SURROUNDING ZONING & LAND USE
North: R1A Waterway
South: R1A ROW
East: R1A Residential
West: R1A Residential
LETTER RECEIVED
-0- Denied by Administrative Official
CONCLUSIONS
1. The applicant has requested a variance to reduce side setback on west side from 5’ to 0’ for dock and to keep pavers already installed within the riverine buffer.
2. Upon review of the proposed variance, it appears that the change in height restriction in the clear site triangle does not appear to be detrimental to the development pattern of the neighborhood nor injurious to the surrounding community.
3. It is recommended that the Board review the request, take public comment, and make a finding that the request is consistent with the review criteria of Appendix A, Chapter 10, Article II, Section 10-56 (a) Prohibitions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
A matter of policy.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to consider the variance request pursuant to Hernando County Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Article V, Section 3, and Chapters 125 and 163 of the Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board review and approve the variance, finding that the request is consistent with the review criteria of Appendix A, Article V, Section 3.C and approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature of the attached associated resolution.