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Davie council reconsiders Marty variance; approves 6-foot gate but requires non-opaque design, permit and wind-code compliance
Summary
After public testimony for and against, the Davie Town Council approved a variance allowing a six-foot gate at 136xx Pine Meadow Court but denied an exception for a fully opaque (solid) backing. Council required a permit and inspections to confirm compliance with wind-resistance and building-code requirements.
The Davie Town Council reconsidered a request related to a residential gate at a property commonly referred to in the meeting as the “Marty” case and voted to allow a six-foot gate while denying a variance that would permit a fully opaque (solid) backing.
Attorney Matt Lines, representing the property owner (referred to in the hearing as Miss Marti), argued the town’s fence regulation applies to fences and not gates and said the gate would not violate the 50% opacity limit even if counted as a fence. He said the owner replaced an existing damaged gate after being told she did not need a permit and presented photos showing other opaque gates in the neighborhood.
Multiple neighbors opposed the variance. Daniel Munavaro said he felt…
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