ZBA grants four variances; retroactive tiki‑hut and screened‑enclosure variances approved

The Pompano Beach Zoning Board of Appeals on June 19 took final action on four variance petitions affecting single‑family properties across several neighborhoods and approved minutes from its prior meeting.

The board approved a variance for 1020 Lions Park Drive (PNZ2511000018) to allow a modest addition that encroaches 3 feet 10 inches into the 25‑foot front yard setback and to continue an existing 13‑foot rear yard setback in lieu of the 20‑foot requirement. Staff said the lot’s irregular configuration and the home’s existing nonconforming alignment support the requested relief and recommended approval with two conditions: development consistent with the submitted plans and no encroachments beyond the approved footprint without separate approval.

The board also approved a variance for a Lions Park property to allow a 6‑foot fence in a front yard where a 5‑foot height had been previously approved under a minor administrative adjustment (PNZ2511000009). Staff described the request as de minimis and recommended conditions requiring consistency with the submitted plan, building and zoning approvals before construction, and resolution of an open tree‑permit issue.

In Hillsborough Shores the board granted a retroactive variance (PNZ25‑11000010) for a tiki hut installed near the street side lot line in front of the principal structure. The applicant, Michael Gasparovic, said he had relied on incorrect information about setback rules when he permitted the structure and told the board he will obtain after‑the‑fact permits and resolve an open code violation. Staff noted the property’s corner‑lot geometry and the pool location constrained alternate placement.

Finally, the board approved two separate variance requests for one property in the Vera Veil subdivision (PNZ2511000011) to permit a screened enclosure over an existing pool to remain 6 feet from the rear lot line (where 15 feet is required) and 2.2 feet from the interior side lot line (where 7.5 feet is required). Staff said the pool’s existing position makes strict compliance impractical, and recommended approval with conditions that the enclosure remain a screen roof with open screen walls and that required permits be obtained prior to construction.

All four variances were approved by roll call; the board’s roll calls recorded affirmative votes from the members present on each motion. The board also approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting at the start of the session.