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Charlotte County BZA approves variances to allow ADA bathroom, ramp and existing shed to remain at El Jobean home

5584485 · August 13, 2025
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Summary

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted three variances for a manufactured home at 4226 Wood Duck Road in El Jobean to permit an ADA bathroom addition, an ADA ramp and to allow an existing shed to remain in place, subject to conditions.

The Charlotte County Board of Zoning Appeals on Aug. 13 approved three variances for property owner Mark Allen at 4226 Wood Duck Road in El Jobean to allow an ADA-accessible bathroom addition, an ADA ramp and to retain an existing shed that encroaches on the required north side yard setback.

Staff presentation and findings: Sean Cullinan, planning zoning official, told the board staff's preliminary review found the application met all five variance criteria in county code. Cullinan described the site as two consolidated lots platted in 1926 with a manufactured home built in 1971 and a shed placed in 1972. He said Hurricane Ian in 2022 destroyed a front screened enclosure and the applicant enclosed and expanded the front area to create space for an ADA bathroom, producing the current encroachment into…

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