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Zoning board grants three variances to allow Big Tree Barbecue restaurant site on Powerline Road
Summary
The board approved three variances enabling redevelopment of five parcels for a Big Tree Barbecue restaurant (driveway separation, perimeter landscaping strip reduction, and buffer modifications), citing parcel configuration constraints and CRA support.
The Pompano Beach Zoning Board of Appeals approved three variances that will allow Big Tree Barbecue to develop a restaurant site on Powerline Road in the NW CRA.
Development Services staff explained the application (PZ25-11120020) requests relief from three portions of the zoning code: driveway separation from Powerline Road (code requires 100 linear feet; proposed ~81 feet and 0 feet at the narrow southern point), reduced perimeter landscaping strip widths (proposed 7 feet along Powerline where 10 feet is required and an 8-inch pinch point on the west), and modifications to required Type B/Type C perimeter buffers at constrained locations. Staff noted the site comprises five parcels with an irregular shape, traffic diverters that constrain access, and a CRA-supported transfer plan.
Paula West (Plan West) presented on behalf of the owners, Kenneth and Janice Bynum, and described the property as a longstanding vacant assemblage in Collier City. West said the configuration and historical lot pattern (vacant since 1969) create exceptional circumstances preventing strict compliance without defeating reasonable use. The applicant proposed mitigation measures including walls along the west perimeter, right-of-way dedication along Powerline Road prior to building permits, and a south driveway limited to right-out only.
The board voted on three separate motions—one for each variance—as required by the agenda. All motions passed on roll call. Recorded votes included Rafael Katz—Yes; Erin/Aaron Berger—Yes; Nicole Henneker—Yes; Linda Thomas—Yes; Joe Circuzzi—Yes; Charlotte Burry—Yes. Each variance was approved subject to the staff-recommended conditions, including unity of title and site plan compliance.
Approval allows the applicant to proceed to more-detailed site-plan and building-permit reviews and to complete right-of-way dedication and other conditions before construction begins.
