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Board recommends approval for duplex variance at 2401 India Palm Drive
Summary
The Edgewater Planning & Zoning Board voted to recommend approval of VA2416, a variance allowing a larger build area for a proposed duplex at 2401 India Palm Drive, after the applicant described the redesign and neighbors offered no opposition. Staff had recommended denial, citing the variance criteria.
City staff told the Planning & Zoning Board the applicant for VA2416 seeks a variance to increase allowed building area to accommodate a 3,597‑square‑foot duplex at 2401 India Palm Drive; staff said the application failed to meet all six non‑administrative variance criteria and recommended denial.
Applicant Mike Dombrowski, who gave his address as 104 D Street, New Smyrna Beach, said the additional space was to allow a three‑bedroom unit aimed at “affordable family housing.” He told the board the duplex is allowed by right but required the variance for the larger maximum build. After board members asked technical questions about garages and roof lines, no neighbors opposed the proposal at the public hearing.
Board member [motion maker] moved to recommend approval; a colleague seconded. The board recorded a unanimous recommendation to forward approval to city council. The transcript shows the motion, a second, and roll‑call affirmations from board members. Staff advised that any stormwater or permitting issues would be handled during the building‑permit review process.
The next formal step is city council consideration; the Planning & Zoning Board’s recommendation is advisory.
