VA-1917 - Howard Lee requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for property located at 2945 Queen Palm Drive.

ITEM DESCRIPTION: Title VA-1917 - Howard Lee requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for property located at 2945 Queen Palm Drive. Body OWNER: Howard and Paula Lee REQUESTED ACTION: Variance approval to allow a 20' x 30' workshop to be constructed seven-feet (7') from the side property line in lieu of the required 10-feet, per Section 21-50.02 (Table V-1). LOCATION: 2945 Queen Palm Drive AREA: 146' x 125' PROPOSED USE: Workshop CURRENT LAND USE: Single Family Residence FLUM DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential ZONING DISTRICT: R-2 (Single Family Residential) VOTING DISTRICT: 3 SURROUNDING AREA: Current Land Use FLUM Designation Zoning District North Single Family Residence Low Density Residential R-2 (Single Family Residential) East Single Family Residence Low Density Residential R-2 (Single Family Residential) South Single Family Residence Low Density Residential R-2 (Single Family Residential) West Single Family Residence Low Density Residential R-2 (Single Family Residential) Background: The subject property contains a 2,160 square-foot single family residence constructed in 1979 and is located on the corner of Queen Palm Drive and 30th Street. The residence was constructed on the property at an angle leaving 32? from the structure to the northern property line. The applicant is requesting the workshop be constructed seven-feet (7') from the side property line to allow ample space between the two structures. With the addition of the workshop all development on the subject property will remain below the maximum impervious and building coverages permitted. Adjacent property owners were notified of the request on June 28, 2019; staff has not received any objections. Land Use Compatibility: Constructing additional storage and work space is common in residential neighborhoods. Adequate Public Facilities: NA Comprehensive Plan Consistency: NA RECOMMENDED ACTION Motion to approve VA-1917