Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Setback Variance topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Pembroke Pines board approves variance to legalize Jacksons' patio cover
Summary
The Board of Adjustments approved a variance allowing a patio cover at 1441 Southwest 86th Avenue to remain despite encroaching on the required side setback; staff said structural review was approved but zoning blocked permit release.
The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustments on a unanimous vote approved a variance allowing Walter and Pamela Jackson to keep an existing patio cover attached to their home at 1441 Southwest 86th Avenue.
The board approved ZVR 2025-000052 to allow a 9.66‑foot side setback along a segment of the southern property line instead of the required 15‑foot side setback for an existing 10‑by‑15‑foot open‑side structure. The clerk's roll call showed all members voting yes.
Pamela Jackson told the board the cover was built during the COVID‑19 pandemic to provide shade and shelter while a family member was living with the household. "I decided to have the patio cover built…we were unable to go anywhere, he had to spend a significant amount of time outside," she said, adding that delays and cost during the pandemic contributed to building without permits.
City staff said the property was cited on Oct. 29, 2024 (case 2410003282) for work done without permits and that the owner submitted building permit application R025‑02975 on March 26, 2025. Staff told the board the structural review was approved but the permit could not be released because the work encroached into the zoning setback. Staff urged the homeowners to complete the permitting process through the building department.
Board members asked whether neighbors objected; the applicant produced a signed document indicating neighbor concurrence and staff noted no drainage or safety issues were identified in the materials presented. After discussion the board motioned and approved the variance, and staff advised the Jacksons to follow up with Mr. Zamora's office to finalize permitting and compliance steps.
The board did not attach additional conditions beyond the variance approval. The applicants were encouraged to complete outstanding permitting requirements with city staff.
What happens next: the Jacksons were directed to work with the building and zoning offices to resolve outstanding permit issues and secure any required approvals so the work is fully permitted and inspected.
