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Sun City Center homeowners seek variance to place backup generator within reduced side-yard setback for medical need
Summary
Richard and Suzanne Zack requested a variance Sept. 22 to allow a generator to sit 17 inches from the side property line (13‑inch variance) in a senior community, citing disability and medical dependency; neighbors and staff voiced support and the hearing was closed pending a written decision.
Richard and Suzanne Zack appeared Sept. 22 seeking a variance (Variance 205-1137) to permit a generator to project into a required side yard, leaving a 17‑inch side‑yard setback for a mechanical generator where the PD district standard yields a 30‑inch allowed projection (the applicant requested a 13‑inch variance).
James Baker presented staff findings that mechanical equipment may project under the code but only up to limits (LDC sections 6.01.03.i.3 and 6.01.01). The Zacks told the hearing officer they purchased their home in the Sun City Center senior community and that the generator is needed for medical reasons: Suzanne said her husband is a U.S. military veteran with serious health conditions who depends on powered medical equipment; Richard Zack spoke in support and described the medical urgency if power is lost. The applicant provided a disability statement into the record.
Neighbors and other residents in the senior community spoke in support. The applicants noted the generator unit is smaller than typical residential HVAC equipment and that nearby neighbors had no objection. No members of the public opposed the request. The hearing officer closed testimony and will issue a written decision within 15 business days.
Ending: The record for Variance 205-1137 is closed and will be followed by a written decision from the hearing officer within 15 business days. If approved, the applicant will proceed to permitting and building‑inspection review for installation specifications and noise/safety requirements.
