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Gulfport council sends disputed Alfonso Drive setback variance back to planning for survey, record
Summary
After hours of testimony and legal argument, the City Council remanded an appeal of a planning commission variance for a property on Alfonso Drive for a professional boundary survey, clarification whether Alfonso is a street or an alley, and fuller findings on buildability and setback options.
Gulfport city leaders on Wednesday remanded an appeal of a planning commission decision that granted an 8-foot side-setback variance for a property on Alfonso Drive, directing planning staff to obtain a professional boundary survey and to clarify whether Alfonso is a roadway or a platted alley before the council will decide the appeal.
The action came after roughly two hours of testimony from the appellant—s attorney and the property owner—s agent, detailed discussion of the city—s variance standards, and repeated requests by council members for an accurate survey and a clearer administrative record.
The council—s move returns the matter to the Board of Variance and Appeals with three main instructions: a professional boundary survey showing property lines relative to Alfonso Drive; a determination whether that lateral way is legally a street or a platted alley; and more explicit findings on…
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