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BZA approves 2.7-foot building setback for hotel addition on a 4–1 vote
Summary
The board approved a 12.5-foot requested variance (applicant-proposed 2.7 ft measured to their property line) for the Emerald Event Center/hotel addition at 33040 Just Imagine Drive. The approval was 4–1, with Bill Hricovec voting no; staff explained easement relocation and code implications for firewalls and access.
Architect Steve Berry presented a second variance for the same hotel/event center project at 33040 Just Imagine Drive: a side-yard setback request that would place part of the building wall approximately 2.7 feet from an internal property line as the plan relocates a 26-foot-wide access easement around the hotel. Berry said the vehicle access would maintain a 10-foot curb distance and the building would be 22 feet from the access easement centerline. He also referenced building-code provisions regarding firewall requirements when buildings are within 15 feet of a property line.
Duane Streator, Safety/Service Director, explained the easement alters the functional lot line and that similar easement arrangements have been approved previously in commercial developments. Chair Mark Ladegaard expressed concern about the tight setback; after discussion the motion to approve passed 4–1 with Bill Hricovec the lone dissent. The record shows roll-call votes: Bulger yes; Hricovec no; Miller yes; Schatschneider yes; Ladegaard yes.
