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Board recommends setback reduction to allow porch replacement on nonconforming lot
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of a front‑setback reduction (application 25‑66) from 30 ft to 14.6 ft for Michael and Vicky Meehan to replace an attached front porch on a nonconforming 1.87‑acre lot; staff indicated the replacement would reduce the existing nonconformity.
The Hardee County Planning & Zoning Board recommended Aug. 7 that the Board of County Commissioners approve Planning & Zoning application 25‑66, a request from Michael and Vicky Meehan to reduce the front setback from 30 feet to 14.6 feet (a ~49% reduction) so they may replace an attached front porch on a nonconforming lot.
Jordan described the property as a nonconforming lot of record with an existing nonconforming structure; staff said the replacement porch would be smaller than the original and could reduce the nonconformity. The board discussed observed site context and whether the change would create adverse impacts; no public opposition appeared in the record.
A board member moved to recommend approval and the motion carried by voice vote. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action.
