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Zoning Variance Request for 8321 Praise Dr.

Original title: Application Number: VAR 22-1619 Applicant: Emily Janeth Linares Yustiz Location: 8321 Praise Dr. Folio Number: 004016.0484 Acreage (+/-): 0.14 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-9 Request: Requesting a Variance to Encroach into the Wetland Setback.

Record date · February 27, 2023

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What This Bill Does

Emily Janeth Linares Yustiz has applied for a zoning to build within a protected area at 8321 Praise Dr. The request is currently under review by the Land Use Hearing Officer.

Why it matters

This application determines whether the property owner at 8321 Praise Dr. is permitted to construct improvements within a restricted environmental buffer zone.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Emily Janeth Linares Yustiz

The applicant is seeking a legal exception to current zoning restrictions for their property.

Indirectly affected

Nearby property owners

Residents in the vicinity may be affected by changes to land use or environmental buffers in their neighborhood.

Key Facts

Application number VAR 22-1619 concerns a request to encroach into a wetland setback.
The property is located at 8321 Praise Dr. with folio number 004016.0484.
The subject property consists of approximately 0.14 acres.
The property is currently zoned RSC-9 and is designated as R-4 under the Comprehensive Plan.

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The property is located within an Urban service area.
The application is currently in the second reading stage as of January 5, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wetland setback?

A is a protected buffer zone around a wetland where construction or development is typically restricted to protect the environment.

What does it mean to 'encroach' into a setback?

Encroaching means the applicant is seeking permission to build or place structures within that restricted buffer zone.

Who decides if this request is approved?

The Land Use Hearing Officer is the body responsible for reviewing and deciding on this site development request.

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