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Miami Lakes board conditionally OKs after‑the‑fact gazebo with limits on surrounding concrete and landscaping
Summary
The Miami Lakes Planning and Zoning Board voted to approve an after‑the‑fact variance allowing an existing gazebo at 16520 Northwest 80th Court to remain encroaching on the side and rear setbacks, with conditions requiring a landscape hedge to be maintained and limiting the concrete left in the setback area.
The Miami Lakes Planning and Zoning Board voted to approve an after‑the‑fact variance allowing an existing gazebo at 16520 Northwest 80th Court to remain encroaching on the side and rear setbacks, with conditions requiring a landscape hedge to be maintained and limiting the concrete left in the setback area.
The variance request, filed by Isabel Maria Fernandez and presented for the property owners by Anna Evia and contractor Roberto Reinis, sought relief from two setback requirements: a side setback measured at about 3 feet where the code calls for 5 feet, and a 3.5‑foot distance from the residence where 10 feet is required for an accessory structure. The gazebo is 17 by 11 feet (about 87 square feet) and was built without permits, staff said.
Board members said they…
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