HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransmittalDATE August 28, 2024
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU Brian Benton, City Manager
FROM Dorri Bosworth, Planning Manager
SUBJECT Board of Adjustment Variance Request - Englert/Cotton -
168 Harris Drive - Accessory Structure Size, Setback &
Easement Encroachment, and Aesthetics
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This application is before the Board of Adjustment in order to consider Applicants' variance requests to
allow an accessory structure to exceed the maximum size, encroach into a required side yard setback
and utility & drainage easement, and to have non-matching façade materials, roof materials, and roof
pitch than the primary residence as required in section 54-2-7.5 Accessory Structures of the Land
Development Code.
At this time, the Applicants have made application for a variance from the above referenced
requirements contained in the City of Sebastian Code of Ordinances, as set out in the attached Staff
review for a structure built on their property. A Staff review of the structure has determined that the
structure would not meet the code requirements, so the Applicants are seeking variances from same.
Variance determinations are made via review of the specific criteria as found in the City of Sebastian
Code of Ordinances Section 54-1-2.5(c)(2).
In accordance with Section 54-1-2.5, Staff has provided a report detailing the variance request,
applicable exhibits, and the criteria established for determining variances, to assist with the Board’s
consideration.
At this time, Staff has reviewed the Application and does not find that it meets the criteria found in the
Code of Ordinances.
RECOMMENDATION
B o a r d of Adjustment to conduct a quasi-judicial public hearing in order to consider the Applicants'
variance requests to allow an accessory structure to exceed the maximum size, encroach into a required
side yard setback and utility & drainage easement, and to have non-matching façade materials, roof
materials, and roof pitch than the primary residence.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 1. Staff Report.pdf
2. 2. Board Criteria for Determining Variances.doc
3. 3. Aerial & Street Views.pdf
4. 4. Exhibits.pdf
FUNDING SOURCE
N/A