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Board of Adjustment approves two variances to legalize structures on Pembroke Pines property
Summary
The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to grant two variances for a private residence, allowing a 7-foot side setback for a bedroom addition (instead of 7.5 feet) and a 2-foot side setback for an existing patio (instead of 5 feet). The owner was instructed to submit documentation to the building department to legalize the work.
The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment on Wednesday approved two variances for a single residential property, allowing a 7-foot side setback for a bedroom addition instead of the required 7.5 feet and a 2-foot side setback for an existing patio instead of the required 5 feet.
The variances will let the homeowner proceed with permitting and legalize existing and proposed work after the owner submits final documentation to the city building department.
The board heard from the property owner, identified in the meeting as Mr. Saenz, who said he was asked by city staff to update and resubmit construction drawings after the project was delayed. "I removed the gazebo," Saenz…
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