Board of Zoning Adjustment - 2025-11-06

Approved variance to allow a six-foot tall fence within the normal high water elevation setback in lieu of the required four-foot maximum height. The fence replaces a dilapidated fence that existed for approximately 30 years. Both adjacent neighbors submitted letters of support.

Approved two variances for applicant Jaime Ruiz: (1) to allow pool and deck in side street yard in lieu of side or rear yards, and (2) zero foot street side setback in lieu of 15 feet required. Property has unique lot configuration restricting compliant pool placement. Pool will be enclosed by six-foot privacy fence.

Denied variance for applicant Victor Cabrera to allow 1,500 square foot accessory structure at 15 feet from North Side Street property line where 35 feet is required. Property is double reverse corner lot. Board determined applicant has options to relocate or resize structure to achieve compliance since no construction has begun.

Approved variance for applicant Carl Wyrick to allow ground-mounted solar panels in front yard in lieu of side or rear yard. Property is lakefront with limited rear/side yard space as house spans full lot width. Five-acre front yard is only developable space. Solar arrays will be enclosed with fence and landscape buffer.

Approved variance for applicant Matthew Appel to allow addition with rear setback of 20.3 feet in lieu of 25 feet required in R-1 zoning district. Addition is 289 square feet for home office to accommodate family member with autism. Condition modified to reference concrete slab instead of pavers.

Approved variance for applicant Christopher Matheson to allow new residence with 611 square feet of living area in lieu of 1,200 square feet minimum. Staff changed recommendation to approval based on classified medical documentation supporting reasonable accommodation under Fair Housing Act.

Approved variance for applicant Adyementry to allow awning sign with height of 36 inches in lieu of 24 inches maximum at V by Alta apartment complex (219 units on 7.85 acres). Only the V letter is 36 inches; remaining letters are 16 inches. Sign located on entrance canopy facing Taft Vineland Road.

Approved variance to allow structure 18 feet from side street lot line in lieu of 25 feet required for reverse corner lot. Property donated by Orange County through surplus lot program for affordable housing. Lot is 50 feet wide standard lot; 25-foot setback would reduce home width to 19 feet, impacting livability and wheelchair accessibility.

Approved variance for applicant Caitlin O'Neil to allow pool and deck with normal high water elevation setback of 9.92 feet in lieu of 35 feet. Property is shallow lakefront lot (less than 150 feet from street to normal high water). New permitted home is at 35-foot rear setback; any pool would require variance. 90% of lakefront homes on street have pools.

Approved variance for applicant Caitlin O'Neil to allow pool and deck with normal high water elevation setback of 3.67 feet in lieu of 35 feet. Seawall has irregular shape going around protected cypress tree, creating unique circumstance. Home under construction at 35-foot setback. Closest point is 3.67 feet; maximum distance is 17 feet 3 inches.

Approved modified variance for applicant Janelle L'Oreal to allow addition with rear setback of 8 feet 10 inches in lieu of original request of 5.67 feet (15 feet required). Code enforcement case for unpermitted construction. Board modified request from 5.67 feet to 8.67 feet as compromise. Addition is for elderly mother and aunt to live.

Case continued to December 4, 2025 meeting.