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Sec. 54-2-5.5. Commercial Waterfront Residential District (CWR).
(d) Size and dimension criteria:
(1) Maximum density: 8 units per acre.
(2) Maximum FAR: 50%.
(3) Maximum height:
West of Indian River Drive: 35 feet.
East of Indian River Drive: 25 feet.
(4) Lot coverage:
Maximum building coverage: 30%.
Maximum impervious surface: 80%.
Minimum open space:
Nonresidential: 25%.
Residential: 50%.
(5) Lot dimensions:
Minimum lot size: 10,000 square feet.
Minimum lot width: 80 feet.
Minimum lot depth: 125 feet.
(6) Minimum setbacks:
Front yard:
Nonresidential, with sidewalk, curb and gutter: None required.
Nonresidential, without sidewalk, curb and gutter: 10 feet.
Residential: 25 feet.
Side yard:
Nonresidential: 5 feet, except 10 feet when abutting a residential district or use.
Residential: 15 feet plus one foot per each additional 2 feet in height above 25 feet.
Rear yard:
Nonresidential: 10 feet, except 30 feet when abutting a residential district or use.
Residential: 20 feet.
Minimum distance between residential structures on the same lot: 20 feet.
(7) Minimum living area:
Single-family dwellings: The minimum floor area required, exclusive of porches, terraces, attached
garages, carport or unroofed areas, shall be 1,200 square feet.
Duplex: 750 square feet per unit.
Multiple family dwellings:
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Required Minimum Living Area in Multiple Family Dwellings
Type Dwelling/# Bedrooms
Required # of Square Feet
Efficiencies
600
One bedroom units
700
Two bedroom units
850
Three bedroom units
1,000
Each additional bedroom after three bedrooms
100 sq. ft. per additional bedroom
(8) Required accessory structures: Every single-family and duplex dwelling unit shall be required to provide
a garage or carport. If a carport or similar unenclosed structure is provided then each unit within the
principal structure shall contain a fully enclosed utility storage area of at least 60 square feet which
shall be designed as an integral part of the principal structure. If a fully enclosed garage is provided,
then no utility structure shall be mandated. The garage or carport shall have a minimum interior clear
dimension of ten feet by 20 feet.
(Ord. No. 0-12-10, § 3, 10-10-2012)
April 22, 2024
Board of Adjustment
1225 Main St
Sebastian, FL 32958
RE: Jeffrey Kuehl
Property at 1690 Indian River Dr
Sebastian, FL 32958
To Whom it May Concern:
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CUSTOM CCNSTRVCTION. INC.
I am writing on behalf of the owners of parcel 30393100001000000004.3 located at 1690 Indian River Drive in support
of their application for a variance on a side setback. This parcel, zoned commercial -waterfront -residential, is a non-
conforming lot measuring 50' wide and approximately 117' deep. Zoning CWR requires side setbacks of 15' for
residential and 5' for commercial. My client wishes to build a single-family, single -story residence, therefore the required
zoning places the residential side setbacks to be 15' on each side.
The request for a variance on the side setbacks is due to the limiting factors of the required 15' side setback. A
standard 80' lot in the City allows for a 50' wide single family home. In PUD, the lot width can be 50' and the side
setback requirement is allowed at 5'. This allows single family homes in PUD areas to be 40' wide, allowing a
more curb appealing design. If the current zoning on this property is followed, it will create a residential structure
that will be less than 20' wide. Another limiting factor is the property is not square, but skewed, further lessening
the 50' width.
We are applying for a variance for side setbacks to be proposed as follows: The NE corner 8.2' NW corner 7.8' SE
corner 7.6, and the SW corner 7.8'. These measurements would take the place of the required setback of 15' for
residential zoning and allow for a 34' wide home, what we feel is the minimum necessary for the basic core elements of a
single-family home. Following the required 15' setbacks would pose a hardship, as it would not accommodate the basic
core element of a single car garage, and would greatly take away from the curb appeal that Indian River Drive is known
for. If our variance request is not granted, the client would have to design and build a structure less than 20' wide. This
limitation would mean that the height would increase to the allowable 30' and would block the view from the road and
necessitate a second story for my elderly client.
Thank you for taking the time to review this application for a variance that will allow for the building of a home that is
up to the quality and standards that have come to be expected in this picturesque part of the city and add to the beauty of
Indian River Drive. I look forward to applying my expertise and experience to enhance the frontage on Indian River
Drive.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ricl6efebure
Ethos Custom Construction, Inc.
772-473-1783
Rick@Ethoscustomconstruction.com
CBC 1264862
Attachments: Application, Proposed building plan, Proposed site plan, Deed, Owner authorization letter, Equity
Trust Letter, Letter dated 4/22/2024 from Jeff and Tyler Keuhl (owners)
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August 9, 2024
Board of Adjustment
1225 Main Street
Sebastian, FI 32958
Re: Jeffrey Kuehl
Property at 1690 Indian River Dr.
Sebastian, FL 32958
To Whom it May Concern:
Please use this letter as an addendum to our application to also request a rear setback variance for the Southeast Rear
Property corner of the proposed house.
The Required setback for the rear property is 20'. The submitted survey currently shows 13.4' from the corner of
the home to the rear mean high water line. The variance requested will be for the difference of 6.6.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rick Lefebure
Ethos Custom Construction, Inc.
772473-1783
Rick@,Ethoscustomconstruction.com
CBC1264862
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April 22, 2024
To: City of Sebastian Board of Adjustment
From: Jeffrey Kuehl Property Owner of Parcel ID 30393200001000000004.3
Location: 1690 radian River Dr. within Tax District: 2A Sebastian
RE: Jeffrey Kuehl Variance Request/Application for 1690 Indian River Dr
Zoning: CWR Commercial Waterfront Residential
Dear Board of Adjustment,
Please review the following merits for your professional consideration and
understanding for our requested, needed "Hardship" Variance. 1 have just
purchased the Parcel of Land at 1690 Indian River Dr. (see exhibit 1 survey from
KMA Engineering and Surveying). Our site plan indicates the parcel is 6,015 square
feet.
My son Tyler and I are proposing a setback variance on each boundary side of: NW
side setback of 7.8ft, NE setback of 8.2ft, SW setback of 7.8ft, and SE setback of
7.6ft (herein referred to as the proposed setback) for a 1 story residential home -
versus a busy two story commercial structure or two story residential structure.
Our planned homes dimensions are 34 ft. wide by 54 ft deep, single story, single
family, CBS Home. This will accommodate a 1-car enclosed garage for the making
or a very "clean" property. The total square footage is 1,804sq. ft. (1,378 Sq. ft.
under A/C) on a 6,015 sq. foot lot and is slightly less than the 30% residential
building coverage requirement noted in the Development section. We are well over
the 50% open space requirement, which is much better than the noted 25%
minimum open space for the nonresidential / commercial building requirements.
We feel a very nicely appointed one story home at the end of this commercial strip
will soften the traffic, lessen the congestion and help safety. Our plans will help
with the quiet enjoyment of this growing "strip" area.
We also feel this meets and exceeds Sec. 54-2-5.5 a) of the Commercial Waterfront
Residential Districts outline which says: "preserve the existing character of the
Riverfront area" "while protecting the environment."
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A single story structure will please those in the rear or west to view the waterfront
and surrounding landscape, rather than a multi -story commercial or residential
building that would obstruct views of the intercoastal.
Addressing (5) within this section 54-2-5.5 Commercial Waterfront Residential
District:
(CWR) ... shows why this side boundary setback variance is needed for this
"hardship "parcel. Our "hardship" parcel does not have the luxury of SO ft. Lot
Width and 10,000 square footages as shown in the Development Code and
regulation table to build a more common and desirable single-family house. The
PUD land development code allows lots to be 50 feet wide and they are granted 5
foot setbacks. Our hardship variance for the proposed setbacks are only asking for
the minimum required to meet city requirements and aesthetically pleasing
building elevations..
Though commercial CWR is only 5 ft. side setback, we feel residential is a better
mix at our end of Indian River Drive. We feel the City of Sebastian needs our
proposed side setback variance (which would be allowed if this were a commercial
building) for this "Enhancement" project of ours. The commercial hustle and bustle
has grown throughout the years. It continues to grow with the large project just
south of our parcel with pilings into the water, parking overflow, and other new
projects supporting the commercial properties in the area. This needed quiet
enjoyment will soften all of the existing, approved "overflow" to the south on
Indian River Dr. and help with congestion and safety issues well into the future.
Additionally, we believe our neighbors on each side of our parcel to the north and
south will be happy not having a 2 story commercial or residential structure next
to them. Instead, they have this quietly set, very tasteful, small residential home.
Also, please note, the two neighbors' parcels are huge compared to ours (See
Exhibit 5) so our setback variance request, will be a nice fit into this mix of CWR
Zoning.
We are hopeful the Board of Adjustment will grant our Variance request. Once
approved, we will start the improvement process and go through all the expenses
of submitting hard copy engineered and architectural plans for permitting. This will
not be a temporary vacation rental for out of town visitors, rather it will be my
homestead allowing me to move to and live full time in the City of Sebastian. We
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will be fulfilling all of the requirements for living in this great city of Sebastian,
Florida.
Now to address your Adjustments Boards Sec. 54-1-2.5
We have read your Section that governs ... paying close attention to:
(b.) (2) Criteria for determining variances ... especially:
a. An error exists not knowing there was 50 foot wide parcels when establishing
15 foot side setbacks for the standard 80 foot wide parcels which would give a
residential structure up to a 50 foot wide home versus a 20 foot wide residence.
(3) (c) (2)
a. Yes ... existence of both special condition and circumstances.
b. Jeff Kuehl did not create this unforeseen condition or circumstance.
c. No ... as it is in our opinion to have a tasteful, low density land usage
residential home, with 5 foot side setbacks then commercial usage.
d. Yes, Hardship Conditions exist for 1690 Indian River Dr.... A sub -standard
size lot and the need to enjoy what Commercial Structures receive for
development. Our residence will be more pleasing to the eye with excellent curb
appeal to an already busy area.
e. ... Yes, after great thought the Architect and Structural Engineers have
labored with what we have proposed as "reasonable."
Our 1 story low lying, quaint residential structure is more pleasing than a 2-story
high Residential or Commercial Structure. Our needed variance WILL make the
proposed residential home "reasonable" and most "'common sense" use of this
parcel of land.
f. Granting our needed side variances will definitely enhance public welfare
and safety.
Please advise when you wish to meet for our Variance request. We have our survey
and proposed homes layout placed on the survey for your Board members review
and approval.
Our Sincere Thank You for the Boards Understanding and Wisdom concerning our
"hardship" parcel.
Sincerely,
Jeff and Tyler Kuehl
Cell 561-301-4102
jell@sstins.net
Applicants for Variance Adjustments
1690 Indian River Dr.
Sebastian, FL
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I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct. All
provisions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with, whether specified herein or
not. The granting of approval does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any other state
or local law regulating construction or the performance of construction.
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