Legislation Details

File #: 2026-7805    Name:
Type: Public Hearing - Sworn Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/13/2026 In control: Board of Zoning Adjustments
On agenda: 8/20/2026 Final action:
Title: Appl. #PL2026-201 - VARIANCE to rear yard setback - 915 SW Bennington Pl; Terry and Linda Martens, applicants
Sponsors: Development Services
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Application, 3. Plot Plan & Deck Information, 4. Dimensioned Plot Plan, 5. Location Map
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Appl. #PL2026-201 - VARIANCE to rear yard setback - 915 SW Bennington Pl; Terry and Linda Martens, applicants

 

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Issue/Request:

The applicant proposes to replace the existing uncovered deck with a covered deck of the same dimensions.  The covered deck will be set back 22’ from the rear property line at its closest point.  The applicant requests a variance to the minimum 30’ setback for the covered deck.

 

Proposed Motion:

I move to APPROVE a 2.75’ variance to the minimum 30’ rear setback requirement for a residence in the R-1 zoning district, to allow a residence with a covered deck to have a 27.25’ average setback from the rear property line.

 

Presenter

Terry Martens, applicant

Hector Soto, Jr., AICP, Senior Planner

 

Recommendation

Recommendation: The Development Services Department recommends APPROVAL of a 2.75’ variance to the minimum 30’ rear setback requirement for a residence in the R-1 zoning district, to allow a residence with a covered deck to have a 27.25’ average setback from the rear property line.