HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-023 PDS NO. 2026-023
File No. SFRVAR-2512-000039
AN ORDER GRANTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 414 COCONUT AVENUE, FORT PIERCE,
FLORIDA 34952.
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie County Planning and Development Services Director has reviewed the
application for an administrative variance, including, but not limited to the staff report and made
the following determinations:
1. Petition by Richard Riegler for an Administrative Variance from the provisions of Section
7.04.01 (Table 7-10) Lot Size and Dimensional Requirements of the St. Lucie County Land
Development Code for a proposed screened porch to encroach up to 6 feet into the
required minimum 25-foot front yard setback for property located at 414 Coconut Avenue,
Fort Pierce, FL, and further described in Paragraph "B", within the RS-4, Residential
Single-Family-4, Zoning District.
2. On March 5, 2026, Planning & Development Services staff notified by mail all owners of
property within 500 feet of the petition site and the applicant installed a sign on the subject
property in accordance with Land Development Code Section 11.00.03.
3. The Administrative Variance provides for a reduction of the minimum 25 foot front yard
(setback), for up to 6 ft., less than or equal to the 35% allowance. The proposed screened
porch depicted on the boundary survey dated January 20, 2024, as shown in Exhibit "A".
4. After consideration of staff's analysis found in a memorandum dated March 31, 2026,
entitled 414 Coconut Avenue Screen Porch, Front Setback Administrative Variance
(SFRVAR-2512-000039) PDS Order 2026-023, including exhibits and the standards of
review for granting administrative variances set out in Land Development Code Section
10.01.14.C.3., the Planning & Development Services Director has made the following
determinations:
The requested administrative variance meets the standards of review as set forth in
Section 10.01.14.C. of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code and is not in conflict
with the goals, objectives, and policies of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan,
because:
a) There were no objections made from the public in regard to the proposed
administrative variance;
b) The requested encroachment will not have an undue adverse effect on adjacent
property, and it does not encroach into any easements, common areas, or
environmentally sensitive areas;
c) The request does not impair or otherwise injure other property values or improvements
in the area in which the subject property is located; and
MICHELLE R.MILLER,CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
SAINT LUCIE COUNTY
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d) The request is the minimum variance that will reasonably accommodate the proposed
structures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Planning & Development Services Director:
A. Pursuant to Section 10.01.14C., LDC, the 414 Coconut Avenue Administrative Variance
is hereby approved as described herein. The administrative variance approval provides
the setback variance for the specific footprint and the type of structure shown on the
approved survey; does not reduce or waive any other required setbacks for any future
structures or additions. The variance remains for the type of structure in the specific
footprint in perpetuity and runs with the land.
B. The property on which this approval is being granted is generally described as:
RIVER PARK-UNIT 2- BLK 14 LOT 6 (MAP 34/22N)
PARCEL ID: 3419-510-0124-000-6
C. This Order shall become effective upon the date indicated below. An appeal from the
Planning & Development Services Director's action may be submitted within thirty (30)
days, in accordance with Section 10.01.14.C.9. of the St. Lucie County Land Development
Code.
D. This Order shall be recorded in the Public Records of St. Lucie County.
ORDER effective the cL1 day of April, 2026.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
Benj i alcer, AICP
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRECTNESS:
BY /17
County Attorney
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