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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10101980 min MINUTES Board of Adjustment Oct. 10, 1980 11:30 A.M. • Members Present: B. L. Perkins, Chairman W. M. Philips Garnett White Larry Blair Members Absent: Robert Karns The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order at 11:30 A.M. by the Chairman, B. L. Perkins. The first item for consideration was the following letter: Board of Adjustment City Hall Sanford, F1 Gentlemen, I am submitting the following information for your consideration in requesting variance in the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to side yard setback requirements in SR -1AA Zoned District. Legal description Lot 24, Blk C, Idyllwilde, 5th Sec. Property location 110 Brierwood Drive. The planned use of the property is Swimming Pool. Any consideration given this request will be appreciated. Signed Alan Dickey, Owner Mr. Dickey was present to represent the request and said the neighbor on the side of the property in question has no objections to the 2' variance. Mr. White moved to grant the variance. Mr. Blair seconded. Motion carried. The next letter for consideration: Board of Adjustment City Hall Sanford, FL Gentlemen, I am submitting the following information for your consideration in requesting variance in the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to side and front yard set- back requirements in MR -1 Zoned District. Legal description Lots 5 thru 18 and 35 thru 42, inclusive, Geneva Terrace, Amended Plat. Property location west side Ridgewood Ave. between Ridgewood Arms Apt. and • Geneva Terrace. The planned use of the property is Townhouse Complex. Any consideration given this request will be appreciated. Signed: Robert E. McKee, Owner MINUTES - Bparj of Adjustment - Oct. 10, 1980 - 11:30 A.M. Page 2 Mr. McKee was present to represent the request and had a plan of the proposed • Townhouse Duplex dwellings, showing the placement of the units and the amount of open area. He pointed out that the density is less than the zoning requires but the 17' variance in front and side yard setback is needed. A letter from the City Attorney was given to the Chairman, expressing his opinion that the Board of Adjustment has jurisdiction to grant the requested variance in this instance, considering the common area planned for the units. After discussion Mr. White moved to grant the variance. Mr. Philips seconded. Motion carried. Mr. White also recommended that the Planning & Zoning Commission be advised of the action and the opinion of the City Attorney and also that the P & Z Board might consider a zoning that would apply in this type of construction. There being no further business, the meeting was adjournde. B. . Perkins, Chaim:, • 4 4.1P 41 W. M. Philips, S ec'y. - Trea • CLEVELAND, MIZE & BRIDGES ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW PICO BUILDING MACK N. CLEVELAND, JR. 209 NORTH OAK AVENUE C. VERNON MIZE, JR. p P. 0. DRAWER Z JACK T. BRIDGES October 10, 1980 SANFORD, FLORIDA 32771 TELEPHONE 322 -1314 Mr. B. L. Perkins, Jr. Chairman - Board of Adjustment City of Sanford, Florida Re: Variances - Setback Requirements Dear Mr. Perkins: I have been requested as attorney for the City of San- ford, Florida to give an opinion relative to the variance provision as set forth in Section 6 of Article X of the Zoning Ordinance. It is my understanding that the Board is considering an application for a variance as to the setback requirements for the construction of a residential development. It is further my understanding that the contemplated development will have four (4) residential units in each building, and will have common areas between buildings. The variance section of our Ordinance provides that the Board may authorize such variance as will not be contrary to the public interest when a literal enforcement of the provisions of the regulations will result in unnecessary hardship. The section further states that the spirit of the Ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. It appears that the contemplated development needs to have the common area considered when determining the proper set- back requirements. While no section of our Ordinance appears to address this particular situation, it is my opinion that the Board has the authority to consider the couuuon area in this situation when determining whether or not the applicant has sufficient setbacks between the various buildings. Very truly yours, CLEVELAND, MIZE & BRIDGES C. Vernon Mize, Jr. CVMj r /np