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Variance approved after survey error left new home out of setback at 3409 W. Sevilla St.
Summary
The Variance Review Board granted setback reductions for a recently constructed home at 3409 West Sevilla Street after professional surveys showed a property-line shift; board conditioned approval on standard stormwater/roof/drainage rules.
The Variance Review Board approved a request to reduce the west side primary-structure setback from 7 feet to 6 feet 6 inches and to reduce the accessory-structure setback from 3 feet to 2 feet 4 inches at 3409 West Sevilla Street after staff and the project architect said a survey discrepancy shifted the property line following construction.
Charles Kitzmiller, the project architect, told the board the house was designed to meet the setbacks shown on the original survey. A later independent boundary survey showed the property line shifted, resulting in the reduced set back at completion. Staff reports from Natural Resources, Transportation, Wastewater, Water, Right of Way and TECO found the request consistent or consistent with conditions.
The board sought assurances that eaves, gutters and roof overhangs would be managed so they do not cross the property line or discharge water onto neighboring property. Development staff explained that a variance applies to the wall location and that roof overhangs and gutters still must be managed so they do not cross property lines; county code and permitting would require roof/drainage details at permitting.
Action: The board approved the variance as presented and conditioned the approval on compliance with applicable drainage and roof/water-conveyance requirements at permitting. Motion carried at the hearing.
Why it matters: The approval resolves a direct practical impediment caused by conflicting professional surveys; the board and staff emphasized that the variance is tailored to the built walls and does not give license to cross property lines with roof or gutter work.
Next steps: Applicant to comply with permitting requirements, confirm fence relocation to property line (per applicant), and coordinate details of gutters and stormwater to prevent runoff onto neighbors.
