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Board approves higher building coverage (60%) for infill townhome site at parcel on Christian Court
Summary
The board approved variance 21-2025 to increase allowable building coverage to 60% for a parcel associated with an older, previously approved townhome infrastructure; staff cited historical infrastructure and lot configuration as reasons for flexibility.
The Titusville Board of Adjustment and Appeals approved variance 21-2025 to increase maximum building coverage on townhome lots to 60% at a parcel historically tied to a proposed townhome development (parcel ID 21-35-32-64-5), a change staff said was necessary because road, utility and stormwater infrastructure from a prior, expired approval constrains redevelopment.
Staff described a history of replats and an approved but unrecorded final plat from the mid-2000s that created fixed infrastructure and easements. The property was replatted in 1998 to create a 70-foot public right-of-way and contains stormwater easements; staff said the constraints were not caused by the current applicant and that prior infrastructure increases the difficulty of complying with current R-3 dimensional standards. Staff recommended approval of a building-coverage variance not to exceed 60 percent and said the variance is the minimum needed to allow reasonable use of the land.
Kim Fisher, the engineer of record for the project, told the board the submission was consistent with previous reviews and that no substantive change to the site plan was proposed beyond the previously approved review items. The board voted to approve the variance; roll call showed Member Willis, Alternate Member Wright, Chairman Taylor, Vice Chairwoman Van Diven and Member Beckles all voting yes.
Staff noted the variance ties to earlier board approvals (variance 14-2025 and 16-2024) and that the increase in coverage results from the reduced lot sizes previously approved. The decision allows the applicant to move forward with a site plan that relies on existing infrastructure.
