Griffith Variance DEVELOPMEI~T 'ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PROJECT NAME · Griffith Variance "~
APPLICANT'S AGENT: Craig Griffith
APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 1301 N.W. 8th Court, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATIOI~ BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: October 7, 2003
TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: Relief from Chapter 2, Zoning Section 5.C.2.a, requiring a minimum
rear yard setback of 25 feet for a single-family home within the R-l-AA zoning district, to allow for a
variance of 5 feet, and a rear yard setback of 20 feet.
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 1301 N.W. 8th Court
DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO.
X THIS MATTER came before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida
appearing on the Consent Agenda on the date above. The City Commission hereby adopts the
findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development Board, which Board found as follows:
OR
THIS MATTER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the
relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative
staff and the public finds as follows:
1. Application for the relief sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent'with
the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations.
2. The Applicant
~ HAS
HAS NOT
established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested.
3. The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or
suggested by the public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set
forth on Exhibit "C" with notation "Included".
4. The Applicant's application for relief is hereby
~ GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof.
DENIED
5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk.
the made in accordance with the terms
6. All further development on proj;;~_JI be
and conditions of this order.
7. Other
DATED: ]0 -10 - 0.~ ~ ~
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Location Map EXHIBIT"A"
GRIFFITH ZNCV 03-009
BOYNTON CANAL C-16
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Statement ofS~ecial C..:ndifions -- ~UL l' ,:i
Gfiffiths Residence
1301 NW 8~' Court
Boynton Beach, FI 33426
A. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structures,
or buildings in the same zoning district.
Response: A special condition exists in that there is no lot adjacent to the property to the rear. The
lot backs up to a street fight of way (name of street). A special condition also exists in that the
location of the existing family room is at the rear of the house and is the logical starting point for
a simple addition that will meet the owner's requirements.
B. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the
applicant.
Response: The lot and house where purchased by the applicant in the existing condition and
neither configuration was created due to the action of the apphcant.
C. The granting of the variance will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is
denied by this ordinance to other lands.
Response: Typical houses constructed within the R1AA zoning district would normally be much
larger than the subject property which is a 2 bedroom I bath 1 car garage with approximately
1233 square feet of living area. With the proposed addition of 871 square feet and consisting of
an expanded family room, a home office, and a master bedroom and bath the square footage is
increased to 2104 square feet. This proposed area is consistent with what could be expected of
any new home within the same zoning district.
D. That literal interpretation of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of
fights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district under the terms
of the Ordinance and would work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant.
Response: Due to the existing location of the house in the middle of the lot and the existing plan
layout the provisions of the chapter would restrict the reasonable expansion of the residence to
meet current residential area standards and room sizes.
E. That the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable
use of the land, building or smacture.
Response: The variance requested represents the minimum required to serve the applicants needs
for the addition.
F. That the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose
of this chapter and that such variance will not be injurious to the area involved or other
wise detrimental to the public welfare.
Response: The variance if granted will improve property values and taxable values as well as
continue a trend ofimpr~ ovement in the Laurel Hills Subdivision and on this street in particular.
Adequate landscaping will be installed to screen the rear of the addition and the proposed pool as
well.
EXHIBIT "D"
Conditions of Approval
Project name: Griffith Variance
File number: ZNCV 03-009
Reference:
DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT
PUBLIC WORKS- General
Comments: None X
PUBLIC WORKS- Traffic
Comments: None X
UTILITIES
Comments: None X
FIRE
Comments: None X
POLICE
Comments: None X
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Comments: None X
BUILDING DIVISION
Comments: None X
PARKS AND RECREATION
Commen~s: None X
FORESTERfENVIRONMENTALIST
Conm~ents: None X
PLANNING AND ZONING
Comments: None X
ADDITIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS
Conditions of Approval
2
DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT
Comments:
1. None X
ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS
Comments:
1. To be determined. ~ ,~i~2
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