TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Timothy R. Stillings, AICP
THROUGH: Chief Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
DATE: September 26, 2017
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A WAIVER REQUEST TO LDR SECTION 4.3.4(K) DEVELOPMENT STANDARD MATRIX TO REDUCE THE SIDE INTERIOR FOR THE THIRD FLOOR FROM 30' TO 20’ IN THE RM (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT FOR 917 BUCIDA ROAD. (QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING)
Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve the waiver request to LDR Section 4.3.4(K) Development Standard Matrix to reduce the third floor side interior setback from 30’ to 20’ in the RM (Multiple Family Residential) zoning district for 917 Bucida Road.
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Background:
The proposed project is a Class V Site Plan Modification which includes a landscape plan and architectural elevations. The proposal consists of the demolition of the existing 1946, 12-unit cooperative and the construction of a four unit, three-story condominium building. Each unit will have a two car garage, guest parking, separate entry, pool and a driveway. The buildings will have flat roofs, balconies, and simple modern elements. The two units to the west that overlook the Intracoastal will have roof top appurtenances.
Pursuant to LDR Section 4.3.4(K) Development Standard Matrix; the required side interior setback for the 1st and 2nd floor is 15’ and the third floor is 30’. The applicant has provided the 15’ setback for the first two floors and is requesting the third floor setback at 20’. The applicant is requesting the 20’ setback on the northwest corner of the property closest to the Intracoastal.
Pursuant to LDR 2.4.7(B)(b), Special Power to the City Commission: Notwithstanding, the City Commission may grant a waiver to any provision of these regulations when there is no other avenue for relief available in these regulations.
The applicant has provided a justification letter which is included with this item.
Waiver Analysis:
Pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.7(B)(5), prior to granting a waiver, t...
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