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Oviedo planning agency approves setback deviations allowing existing garage to remain at 112 Clark Street
Summary
The Oviedo Local Planning Agency approved deviations to rear and side setback rules so the detached garage at 112 Clark Street may remain while the owner pursues lot splits and redevelopment, with three conditions including tree plantings and removal of an existing shed.
The Oviedo Local Planning Agency voted to approve a request to deviate from setback requirements so an existing detached garage at 112 Clark Street may remain while the owner pursues lot splits and redevelopment.
Planning staff presented the request on Oct. 21 and recommended approval with three conditions. The deviations would allow the existing garage to remain 2.8 feet from the rear property line and 2.6 feet from the west side property line, rather than meeting the current Downtown Neighborhood zoning district standards.
According to the staff presentation, the application seeks a 12.2-foot deviation from a 15-foot required rear setback and a 2.4-foot deviation from a 5-foot required side setback. Staff said the garage appears to be an older, existing structure and that the deviations are the minimum needed to avoid relocating the building. Staff also said the property’s future land use is Downtown Transition and that the applicant provided a written narrative addressing the approval criteria required by the Land Development Code (LDC) Section 2.7.
Applicant Brent Blake told the agency he and his partner purchased the parcel in March and plan to split the lot incrementally; the tenant in the existing house would remain in place while the owner develops adjacent parcels. Planning staff said the owner is Brahma Builds, LLC, and identified the applicant as associated with KJB Construction Group.
The three conditions attached to the Deviation Development Order require: (1) planting two medium trees from the Florida-Friendly list to mitigate sightlines from the right of way; (2) removal of a nonconforming metal shed west of the detached garage before approval of any lot split (staff said the owner has already addressed this condition); and (3) expiration of the approved setback deviations upon demolition of the detached garage, with future accessory structures required to meet Downtown Neighborhood setback standards.
During the meeting a board member moved to approve the deviation request (project number 25-0171-DVR); another member seconded. The chair called for the vote and recorded the motion as approved with all present members voting in favor.
The agency noted the approved deviations apply only while the existing garage remains; staff emphasized the deviations do not run with the land after demolition and would not change setback standards for future construction. No budgetary impacts were reported by staff. The agency closed the item and moved on to scheduling and attendance items for upcoming meetings.
