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Council approves variance to allow AC unit within setback at 1418 South Atlantic Drive
Summary
After a quasi‑judicial hearing and unanimous Planning Commission recommendation, the Town Council approved a variance allowing a ground‑mounted AC unit at 1418 South Atlantic Drive to be sited at an 8.81‑foot setback instead of the required 10 feet; the applicant and an adjacent neighbor testified in support.
The Town Council held a quasi‑judicial hearing on a variance request (VAR 25‑001) for 1418 South Atlantic Drive, where the owner asked to install a ground‑mounted air‑conditioning unit within the required front/side setback. Development Services staff (Elizabeth Issa) explained the request and said the Planning Commission, sitting as the Zoning Board of Appeals, unanimously recommended approval at its Feb. 26, 2025 meeting.
Applicant Heather Trishman told the council the proposed unit would sit behind a six‑foot solid fence, not visible from the street, and would not create noise problems for neighbors. Neighbor Beverly, who lives at 1424 South Atlantic Drive, testified she did not hear the existing equipment and supported the variance. After council members asked technical questions about alternative placements, a motion to approve VAR 25‑001 passed unanimously, 5‑0.
