Daytona Beach board approves variance for covered porch at 740 Owasso Street

The City of Daytona Beach Board of Adjustments approved a variance on Nov. 21 allowing a hard-roof screened porch at 740 Owasso Street that will encroach into the rear-yard setback.

Applicant Kent Sazadeck told the board he wanted a covered porch for shade and cited personal health reasons. "I've had cancer twice and survived it, and I try not to go out in the sun... so gives me a chance to just sit out on the porch without a lot less sun on me," Sazadeck said in presenting the request.

Clerk read BOA 2024-022 as a request under Article 4, Section 42(b) of the City of Daytona Beach Land Development Code to reduce the required rear yard setback from 25 feet to 12 feet to allow a 247-square-foot hard-roofed screen room. Sazadeck said the rear of his property backs to a cemetery and a vegetated waterway, which limits visibility from neighbors.

David Meggie of Miller Screen, 311 Opportunity Court, spoke in support and noted a recent similar approval in the neighborhood. "With the variance states that if and when it's a hard roof is when this comes into play. And that's why we're here, just to protect him," Meggie said, describing the difference between screen and hard roofs and offering to assist with construction details.

Board members asked technical questions about the roofline and installation; the applicant and installer said the screened structure will mount beneath the home's soffit and include compatible gutters. After discussion, a member moved to approve the variance; the motion was seconded and the clerk called the roll. The chairman announced the variance was approved.

The board directed staff to coordinate final paperwork and approvals with the applicant. The applicant thanked the board and left with instructions to follow up with staff on permit processing.