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Pembroke Pines board approves driveway variances at 17010 NW 20th St to address accessibility needs
Summary
The Board of Adjustment approved two variances allowing a larger driveway at 17010 NW 20th St to provide an accessible surface for the homeowner and an elderly, legally blind relative. Staff cited a code‑compliance case for unpermitted work and said engineering upgrades will be required if the variances proceed.
The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment on Monday approved two variances for 17010 Northwest 20th Street to legalize and expand an existing driveway to address accessibility and safety concerns.
Staff introduced the petition (ZVR2025-539 and ZVR2025-540), noting a city code‑compliance citation (case 250501623) for work performed without a permit and that Broward County aerial images show a similar driveway footprint as early as December 2011. The variances requested allowance of 65% front‑lot coverage where the code allows 40% and allowance of a 60% lot width where 40% is permitted.
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