08-25-16 05 Regular Called Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

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Board of Adjustment Meeting August 25, 2016 Sparks Garage Variance Planning and Development Department Staff Report ISSUE Should the Board of Adjustment approve the variance requested by Richard Sparks for the property located at 920 Seabreeze Ave., legally described as Lots 18 & 19, Parkway Block, Bay Shore Park Subdivision (case #16-93000010) which would allow the applicant to build a new garage that is 1,080 square feet on a lot less than an acre in size; contrary to the provisions in Section 106-741? DISCUSSION Applicant: Richard Sparks : The applicant is seeking approval of variance request #16-93000010. The variance would allow the applicant to build a new 2 car garage with room for RV parking 1,080 square feet in size. Based on the information provided by the applicant, Richard Sparks currently owns Lots 18 & 19, Parkway Block, Bay Shore Park Subdivision. These lots currently have one house and two metal sheds on them. The plot plan provided indicates that the sheds will be torn down to make room for the garage. Subject Site: The subject lots make up a .23 acre tract of land addressed 920 Seabreeze Ave. and legally described as Lots 18 & 19, Parkway Block, Bay Shore Park Subdivision. The attached Exhibit B is an area map that shows the location of the property in question. Notice of Public Hearing: Section 194 of the Zoning Ordinance stipulates the various requirements for public notice of the public hearing. This variance included all of the necessary code requirements for a public hearing including the following: Notice of public hearing was posted in the newspaper of general circulation ten days prior to the date of the hearing. Mailed notices were sent to all owners of property lying within 200 feet of the site ten days prior to the date of the hearing. The applicant signed an Affidavit of Posting indicating that the required sign was posted on the site ten days prior to the hearing date. Additionally, in compliance with state law, notice of the public hearing was posted at City Hall and on the website at least ten days prior to the date of the public hearing.