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Board approves three accessory and setback variances; owners cite accessibility and storm damage
Summary
The Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests affecting properties across St. Pete Beach: retention of a converted garage at 10320 Fourth Ave., a front‑stair setback for an accessible single‑family rebuild at 106 Twentieth Ave., and elevation/deck relief for a rear slab at 41950 Ninth Ave. All three motions passed by unanimous votes.
St. Pete Beach’s Board of Adjustment approved three separate variance requests at its September meeting, clearing development or repair steps for owners who cited storm damage, accessibility needs or practical constraints.
1) 10320 Fourth Avenue (case 25096): The board approved a practical‑difficulty variance to retain an existing detached storage structure that was formerly used as a garage but had been converted to habitable space by a prior owner without permits. The current owners, Michael and Gina Peza, agreed to remove non‑permittable improvements (bathroom, HVAC and certain electrical) and to use the building as storage. Planning staff confirmed that impervious‑surface requirements will be met with the owners’…
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