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2150 SW 17th STREET
FILE NO: 06-00616v
Pursuant to Section 401 of Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Miami, Florida, the subject proposal for Variances has been reviewed as follows:
Variance for side setback:
Required - 5'- 0"
Proposed - 3'-8"
Request to waive - 4"
Variance for rear setback: Required -
Alley credit (as per Article 2502) - 6'- 0"
Required after credit -
Proposed - 2'- 3"
Request to waive - 11'- 9"
The following findings have been made:
It is found that there are no hardships which justify the after -the -fact variances
requested in this application. The lot is oversized, having an area of 5,445 Sq. Ft.,
where a standard lot in the R-1 Single Family Residential zoning district typically has
only 5,000 Sq. Ft.
• It is found that the addition, as constructed, is excessive and out of proportion with
the original structure and could accommodate more than the permitted single dwelling
unit.
• It is found that by developing the lot in the manner reflected in the plans submitted,
the property owner has derived undue benefits under the Zoning Ordinance.
• It is found that encroachments into the setbacks deprive the adjacent property owners
of their rightful visual separation.
• It is found that the subject lot has been developed, without the benefit of building
permits; this is a self-imposed hardship and should therefore not be considered a valid
justification for any encroachment.
Based on these findings, the Planning Department is recommending denial of the
application as presented.