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Commissioners uphold planning board; variance allowing vertical deck supports stands after 3–2 vote
Summary
Flagler County commissioners denied an appeal and affirmed a planning board variance that allows a homeowner to replace corroded diagonal deck supports with vertical posts, citing safety and engineering testimony; the denial was 3–2 on June 2, 2025.
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners on June 2 denied an appeal of a planning board decision, affirming a variance that lets a homeowner replace corroded diagonal deck supports with vertical posts at 3295 North Ocean Shore Boulevard.
The denial, made on a motion by Commissioner Hansen and seconded by Commissioner Pennington, passed 3–2 in a roll call vote: Hansen (Aye), Pennington (Aye), Chair Dance (Opposed), Kearney (Opposed) and Richardson (Aye). The ruling leaves in place the planning board's condition that the deck and areas above and beneath it not be enclosed.
The dispute centered on whether the requested variance met the county's legal standard for hardship and whether the planning board had competent, substantial evidence.…
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