6.a.
Planning Board of Adjustment - 2:00 PM
- Meeting Date:
- 08/28/2025
Information
REQUESTED ACTION
Three (3) Variances - Hixson Quadruplex - 1144 South Ocean Drive
SUMMARY
Variance Request
In accordance with Article II of Section 125 of the City Code, the applicant is requesting to deviate from City Code 125-195 and 125-157 by continuing to exceed the maximum density of 8 units per acre, 125-71 and 125-72 by rebuilding a non-conforming structure and use to an extent amounting to more than 50 percent of the replacement value and without any damage in the R4-A, Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone.
Project Summary
The applicant is requesting the Board of Adjustment approve three (3) variances to deviate from City Codes 125-195, 125-157, 125-71, and 125-72.
Specifically, the applicant and owner are requesting a Variance to allow vertical expansion of an existing legally non-conforming four-unit residential structure located at 1144 South Ocean Drive. The proposed improvement adds a third and fourth story above the current building without increasing the total number of dwelling units. The ground floor will be converted into compliant garage space with flood vents and breakaway walls. This request supports improved structural resilience, code compliance with floodplain regulations, and preserves existing land use without increasing residential density. The requested Variance is a deviation from City Code Sections: 125-195 and 125-157 by exceeding the maximum density of 8 units per acre, and 125-71 and 125-72 by rebuilding a non-conforming structure and use to an extent amounting to more than 50 percent of the replacement value and without any damage.
The property is located at 1144 South Ocean Drive and is zoned R4-A, Hutchinson Island Medium Density Zone. The Parcel ID of the site is 2401-810-0006-000-6, and the legal description of the property is: TROPICAL BEACH BLK 1 LOT 6-LESS THAT PT LYG E OF LI DESC IN OR 178-1743.
In accordance with Article II of Section 125 of the City Code, the applicant is requesting to deviate from City Code 125-195 and 125-157 by continuing to exceed the maximum density of 8 units per acre, 125-71 and 125-72 by rebuilding a non-conforming structure and use to an extent amounting to more than 50 percent of the replacement value and without any damage in the R4-A, Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone.
Project Summary
The applicant is requesting the Board of Adjustment approve three (3) variances to deviate from City Codes 125-195, 125-157, 125-71, and 125-72.
Specifically, the applicant and owner are requesting a Variance to allow vertical expansion of an existing legally non-conforming four-unit residential structure located at 1144 South Ocean Drive. The proposed improvement adds a third and fourth story above the current building without increasing the total number of dwelling units. The ground floor will be converted into compliant garage space with flood vents and breakaway walls. This request supports improved structural resilience, code compliance with floodplain regulations, and preserves existing land use without increasing residential density. The requested Variance is a deviation from City Code Sections: 125-195 and 125-157 by exceeding the maximum density of 8 units per acre, and 125-71 and 125-72 by rebuilding a non-conforming structure and use to an extent amounting to more than 50 percent of the replacement value and without any damage.
The property is located at 1144 South Ocean Drive and is zoned R4-A, Hutchinson Island Medium Density Zone. The Parcel ID of the site is 2401-810-0006-000-6, and the legal description of the property is: TROPICAL BEACH BLK 1 LOT 6-LESS THAT PT LYG E OF LI DESC IN OR 178-1743.
LOCATION
1144 South Ocean Drive
RESPONSIBLE STAFF
Vennis Gilmore, Historic Preservation Officer
RECOMMENDATION
The recommendation of Staff is to grant APPROVAL of the requested three (3) variances to deviate from City Code 125-195 and 125-157 by continuing to exceed the maximum density of 8 units per acre, 125-71 and 125-72 by rebuilding a non-conforming structure and use to an extent amounting to more than 50 percent of the replacement value and without any damage in the R4-A, Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone; based upon the justification presented by the applicant.
Attachments
Form Review
- Form Started By:
- Vennis Gilmore
- Started On:
- 08/21/2025 02:32 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 08/21/2025