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Home My WebLink AboutPROJECT INFORMATIONRequired Document Naming List * All electronic documents must be formatted and named according to the list below. If the submittal includes a document not on the list, the document name shall clearly reflect the content of the document. * 6GANNEU ou Document Document Format at Lucie County Required Name on CD Aerial Photograph PDF Aerial. df Application PDF Application.pdf Boundary / Topographic Survey PDF BoundaryTopo.pdf Easements PDF Easements. df Environmental Impact Report PDF or Word EIR. df or EIR.doc Existing Condition Plan PDF Existing Cond. pdf Restoration Plan PDF Landsca e. df Legal Description Word Le al.doc Mitigation Plan PDF Miti ation. df Permit External PDF Permit. df Site Plan PDF SitePlan. df Tree Survey PDF Tree. pdf Vegetation Removal Application PDF Ve etation. df Proiect Information Applicant/Project Name: Herbert & Kathleen Yancy Residence Site address: 581 Beach Avenue (River Park) Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952 Parcel ID Number(s): 3419-510-0231-009 Property size — acres: 1.72 Ac. and 0.30 Ac. Square footage: 75,605 and 12,894 Future Land Use Designation: Zoning District: R/C and RS-4 What is the purpose of the proposed variance and the intended development of the subject property if the variance is granted: On November 3rd, 2017, the State of Florida Department of Health approved and issued to owner septic tank permit #56- SF-1798314 for the proposed project. The St. Lucie County ERD has subsequently halted the building permit process citing the proposed system and is requesting owner to install an alternative ATU (aerobic treatment unit) septic system. Therefore appeal for variance is made to allow installation of a standard (anaerobic) septic system at a minimum of 197 feet from the Mean High Water Line of the St. Lucie River to accommodate the proposed construction of a single story single family residence. 2. State the specific hardship imposed on the owner? Describe how denial of the Variance Request would result in a hardship for the applicant (versus a mere inconvenience) such as, but not limited to, severe property loss or damaae and unsafe conditions. Meeting the requirements for the Zone B 300 feet setback for shoreline buffer, would render the entire (unified) property unbuildable, as only 1305 sq. ft. of the parcel lies outside the setback and that area is completely within a 75 foot radius of a neighboring well. Locating the septic system on the RS-4 zoned portion of the subject property will entail connecting the septic system across a 6 foot wide utility easement (currently occupied with existing utilities) however, the owner accepts the liability as a compromise for the fruition of the project. The impact of substantially higher capital cost of an aerobic system (upwards of $20,000) and the perpetual annual permitting would ultimately result in termination of the entire project for the owner. 3. State reasons why this hardship is unique to the owner and explain how the conditions warranting a variance were created by circumstances beyond the, applicant's control. In 2013 a Pre -Application meeting was requested by the current owners with the St. Lucie County staff. There, an exhibit showing the proposed location of a single family residence oriented to the 611 feet of river frontage was presented and a consensus was given that the location would be acceptable. The current owners then purchased the property. As requested by the county, the owners filed a Unity of Title, and moved forward with the responsibilities and costs of Page 2 of 4 surveying, engineering, architectural plans, soil borings, and utilities connection. A contract with a reputable builder is currently pending, and as mentioned, a septic tank permit was granted. The proposed septic system location is an attempt to satisfy both the county's latest requests and the reasons the property was purchased. 4. Provide physical findings and how the variance will not adversely affect adjacent shorelines or other property and/or shorelines in the vicinity in which the subject property is located. Please Note: Facts provided by other interested parties and the public will be given equal consideration. The Zone B 300 foot setback line for the proposed septic system lies (as does the proposed 197 foot setback) beyond the limits of many existing septic systems in the neighborhood, particularly those immediately adjacent to the subject property. The natural slope to the south (where county stormdrains empty) will be maintained, thus not directly impacting the river by erosion. The current river shoreline exists in its natural vegetative state, which the owner will contine to protect from exotics. A single family residence with a dock exists on the neighboring shoreline to the north and will not be impacted. 5. State reasons why granting the variance will not adversely affect water quality or contribute to erosion or siltation of the adjacent waterbody and shorelines. As shown on the site plan, the proposed 197 feet from the Mean High Water Line (MHWL) of the St. Lucie River to the septic tank and drainfield area (located on the eastern (R-4 zoned) lot of the property) is far beyond the Conservation Setback of 75 feet. The observed 75 feet setback from neighbors' wells protects the drinking water quality of adjacent homeowners. The proposed 197 feet is a distance 2.6 times greater than that required from any potable (drinking) water wells, indicating the quality of water that might affect the river. Additionally, the efficacy of ATU's is hotly debated in many municipalities as is the maintenance permitting process required with the system. Erosion is addressed in question 4. 6. State reasons why this variance will not increase boat traffic, the danger of erosion, or impair property values in the neighborhood in which the subject property is located. The proposed variance will not in any way affect boat traffic. Shoreline and erosion, are addressed in questions 4 & S. The proposed residence will be an asset to neighborhood property values, as it has been designed to "blend in" with the architectural style and scale of surrounding homes and yet exceed standard current construction materials and methods. The mere occupation of the property would eliminate the problems of unhindered exotic vegetation growth, dumping, vagrancy, and vandalism previously impacting the neighborhood. 7. State why this variance is the minimum variance that will make possible a reasonable use of the land, building and structures. The proposed placement of the septic area is on the naturally high open and sandy area of the property. It is as far away from the river as possible without impacting surrounding water wells or utility equipment. Locating the septic system abutting the eastern edge of the existing 6 foot wide utility easement satisfies the requests of the SLCo ERD and keeps the system on the R-4 zoned property, as requested by the SLCo Planning Department. It is a responsible response to the unique conditions of this special property. 8. Is this variance request located within a Homeowners or Property Owners Association? NO For any variance request within an area that has a Homeowners or Property Owners Association, a letter from that Association is required stating their position regarding the variance request. NO, not in Homeowners or Property Owners Association Page 3 of 4 SPECIAL NOTICE (PLEASE READ BEFORE'SIGNING ACKNOWLEDGMENTS BELOW) Submission of this application does not constitute the granting of approval. All submittal and request for additional information requirements must be met -prior to review. St. Lucie County reserves the right to request additional information to ensure a complete review of this project. Applicant Information (Property Developer): Agent Information: Business Name: Business Name: Name: Herbert Yancy Name: Kathleen Yancy Address: 4217 Sunrise Blvd. Address: 4217 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Pierce, FL 34982 Fort Pierce, FL 34982 (Please use an address that can accept overnight (Please use an address that can accept overnight packages) packages) Phone: (772) 510-6398 Phone: (772) 475-3743 Fax: N/A Fax: N/A Email: heysurveyor@bellsouth.net Email: ksy_architect@bellsouth.net Please note: both applicant and agent will receive all official correspondence on this project. Property Owner Information The application package will not be considered complete without the notarized signature of all property owners of record, which shall serve as an acknowledgment of the submittal of this application for approval. The property owner's signature below shall also serve as authorization for the above applicant or agent to act o b half of said property owner. Herbert Yancy Kathleen Yancy IV Property Owner Sig ure Property Owner Name (Printed) Mailing A dyes 4217 Sunrise Blvd. Phone: (772) 510-6398 or (772) 475-3743 Fort Pierce, FL 34982 STATE OF FL , COUNTY OF If more than one owner, please submit additional pages S+, LuQ c The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 004 day of M Or -CA 20 13 by who is personally known to me or who has ,produced as identification. n C�I = S Type or Print Name of Notary U JILLL.ARNOLD MY COMMISSION#GG 1273�o mission Number (Seal) EXPlR c.I., nn Gc� n� S_ �nrrrTiari— Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters (For office use only, INTAKE REVIEWER - SIGNATURE VERIFIED BY - SIGNATURE File Number: DATE DATE Page 4 of 4