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Board narrowly approves rear‑setback variance for multifamily project at 1155 NE 120th Street
Summary
The board approved, 4–2, a variance reducing the required 25‑foot rear setback to approximately 10–12 feet for a proposed multifamily building at 1155 Northeast 120th Street; staff had recommended denial and urged adherence to transitional standards protecting adjacent single‑family homes.
The City of North Miami board voted 4–2 to grant a variance reducing the required 25‑foot rear setback to about 10–12 feet for a proposed multifamily building at 1155 Northeast 120th Street. The motion approves only the setback variance; the project must still complete site‑plan review, development‑review committee (DRC) review and obtain all building permits and certificate of use approvals.
Staff recommended denial, saying the requested rear setback reduction failed five of six variance criteria and warned the reduction could reduce privacy and increase noise intrusion for adjacent single‑family homes. "The transitional standards are to protect the…
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