Placement: Public Hearing - Quasi Judicial
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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P23-196 Bush, Kevin D. & Nicole M. - Variance
Location: South of SW Gatlin Boulevard, on the west side of SW Casella Street.
Legal Description: Port St Lucie Section 31, Block 1706, Lot 15
This is a request for a variance of 10.27 feet to allow a 14.73-foot setback from the rear property line for an existing multi-story building.
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Submitted By: Bianca Lee, Planning & Zoning Department, Planner II
Executive Summary: The applicant is requesting a variance of 10.27 feet to allow a 14.73-foot setback from the rear property line for an existing multi-story CBS building. The property is zoned CS (Service Commercial). Per Section 158.126(J) Setback Requirements and Landscaping, a rear setback of twenty-five (25) feet shall be required when a building abuts a residential future land use category or public right-of-way. An addition to the building was made without securing the necessary permit(s). The building encroaches 10.27 feet into the required rear building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet. A permit for a 50x60 (3,000 sq. ft. building) was issued in 1993, for the original building footprint.
Presentation Information: A presentation will be given.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Board review the variance application and vote to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the variance request.
Background: The item was tabled at the December 5, 2023, Planning & Zoning Board meeting to the February 6, 2024, meeting at the applicant’s request. The item was then tabled to a date uncertain at the February 6, 2024, meeting because the application was contingent on an abandonment of easement that was in process.
Issues/Analysis: During review of a site plan amendment application for the addition of a storage silo & opaque fencing on site, Planning and Zoning staff discovered that the existing building footprint is encroaching into the rear 25-foot building setback. The existing building is not consistent with the approved site plan or building records for the site. This request is the minimum variance that will allow the existing multi-story CBS structure to maintain the current building footprint, as shown on the site survey. The existing building is 5,112.26 sq. ft.
Special Consideration: See attached staff report.
Location of Project: 2756 SW Casella St.
Attachments: 1. Staff report, 2. Survey, 3. Application & applicant response to variance criteria, 4. Deed, 5. Agent authorization, 6. Staff presentation