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7340 Lake Drive - Request for: (1) a rear yard setback variance from thirty (30) feet to ten (10) feet, and (2) an accessory structure size variance from 610 square feet to 880 square feet for a shed in the R-1A (Single Family Dwelling) district; BV2025-039 (Denise Pimentel, Applicant) District 5 - Herr (Angi Gates, Project Manager)
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Department/Division:
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Development Services - Planning and Development
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Authorized By:
Kathy Hammel
Contact/Phone Number:
Angi Gates 407-665-7465
Motion/Recommendation:
1. Deny the request for: (1) a rear yard setback variance from thirty (30) feet to ten (10) feet, and (2) an accessory structure size variance from 610 square feet to 880 square feet for a shed in the R-1A (Single Family Dwelling) district; or
2. Approve the request for: (1) a rear yard setback variance from thirty (30) feet to ten (10) feet, and (2) an accessory structure size variance from 610 square feet to 880 square feet for a shed in the R-1A (Single Family Dwelling) district; or
3. Continue the request to a time and date certain.
Background:
• The subject property is located in the Lake Sylvan Estates subdivision.
• The proposed storage shed will be 880 square feet, will encroach twenty (20) feet into the required rear yard setback and be for personal use only.
• Section 30.6.1.2 of the Seminole County Land Development Code states that accessory buildings shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the living area of the principal building. The allowable size would be 610 square feet, and the request is to increase the allowable size by 270 square feet.
• Section 30.7.3.1(1) of the Seminole County Land Development Code requires any accessory building exceeding 200 square feet in size and/or twelve (12) feet in height, and any accessory dwelling unit, regardless of size, shall meet all of the setbacks and other requirements applicable to the main residential structure located on the same lot or parcel.
• The request is for a variance to Section 30.7.3.1 of the Seminole County Land Development Code, which states that the rear yard setback for this zoning district is thirty (30) feet.
• There have not been any prior variances for the subject property, however; a rear yard setback variance was approved for the property located at 7365 Lake Drive from thirty (30) feet to ten (10) feet for a 720 square foot shed.
A rear yard setback variance from thirty (30) feet to fifteen (15) feet for an 1,800 square foot detached garage was approved at 7261 Lake Drive.
Staff Findings:
The applicant has not satisfied all six (6) criteria under Section 30.3.3.2(b) of the Seminole County Land Development Code for granting a variance as listed below:
1. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same zoning classification; and
2. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant; and
3. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by Chapter 30 to other lands, buildings, or structures in the same zoning classification; and
4. That the literal interpretation of the provisions of Chapter 30 would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning classification and would work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant; and
5. That the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land, building, or structure; and
6. That the grant of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of Chapter 30, will not be injurious to the neighborhood, or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
Staff finds that the following variance criteria have not been satisfied:
The general intent of the Land Development Code is to maintain consistent size and setbacks; therefore, the grant of the variance will not be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of Chapter 30, would be injurious to the neighborhood, and otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. Section 30.3.3.2(b)(6)
Staff Conclusion:
Based upon the foregoing findings, the requested variance is not in the public interest and failure to grant the variance would not result in an unnecessary and undue hardship.
Staff Recommendation:
Based on the stated findings, staff recommends denial of the request, but if the Board of Adjustment determines that the applicant has satisfied all six (6) criteria under Section 30.3.3.2(b) of the Seminole County Land Development Code for granting a variance, staff recommends the following conditions of approval:
1. Any variance granted will apply only to the shed as depicted on the attached site plan; and
2. Any additional condition(s) deemed appropriate by the Board of Adjustment, based on information presented at the public hearing.