Board grants rear-setback variance for irregular lot at 3614 West North A Street

The Tampa Variance Review Board granted a variance to reduce the required rear (primary structure) setback from 20 feet to 5 feet at 3614 West North A Street, citing the lot’s irregular trapezoid shape and preexisting structural placement.

Owner Cesar (spelled Cesar Maguire in the record) told the board he and his wife purchased the house in 2018–2019 and found an unfinished master-bathroom work product left by prior contractors. He said a prior contractor had suggested the lot’s odd shape limited placement options and that work on the bathroom was paused after inspectors identified permitting issues. The applicants described an earlier variance (VRB 1905 referenced in staff materials) and said delays, including the COVID-19 period, left the previously granted variance expired before final inspections could close.

Staff explained the lot’s irregular frontage and setback orientation require atypical setback placements and that portions of the existing structure already encroach at distances closer than the requested addition. Natural Resources, Transportation and other reviewers found the current request consistent with conditions.

Board members who discussed the case noted an earlier variance had been granted for the property and that the new request effectively re-approves relief to match existing conditions and allow the completion of the bathroom and finishing work. The board approved the variance; the motion described the lot’s unusual shape and the applicant’s efforts to comply and complete the project as reasons the five hardship criteria in Section 27-80 were met. The record shows a voice vote in favor; no roll-call tally was specified.