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Zoning Variance Approval for 215 W. Sabal Palm Place

Original title: 215 W. Sabal Palm Place – Request for a rear yard setback variance from fifteen (15) feet to three (3) feet for a covered patio addition in the PD (Planned Development) district; BV2025-096 (Ken Szczepanek, Applicant) District 3 - Constantine (Angi Gates, Project Manager)

September 22, 2025

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What this does

The property owner is permitted to build a structure closer to the rear property line than standard zoning rules typically allow, specifically reducing the required buffer from 15 feet to 3 feet.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Ken Szczepanek

The applicant is granted permission to proceed with a construction project that deviates from standard setback requirements.

District 3 residents

Property owners in the immediate vicinity may experience changes to the physical layout and density of the neighborhood.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 22, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of Adjustment has approved a request to reduce the required rear yard from 15 feet to 3 feet at 215 W. Sabal Palm Place. This allows for the construction of a covered patio addition within the Planned Development district.

Key Facts

  • The Board of Adjustment approved a rear yard setback variance for 215 W. Sabal Palm Place.
  • The required rear yard setback was reduced from 15 feet to 3 feet.
  • The variance is specifically for the construction of a covered patio addition.
  • The property is located within a PD (Planned Development) district.
  • The variance request was filed under identification number BV2025-096.
  • The file number for this administrative action is 2025-866.
  • The request was introduced on August 28, 2025.
  • The project is located in District 3, represented by Constantine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a setback variance?
A is an official permission to build a structure closer to a property line than the standard zoning code usually permits.
How much closer to the property line can the patio be built?
The allows the patio to be built 3 feet from the rear property line, instead of the standard 15-foot requirement.

Why It Matters

The property owner is permitted to build a structure closer to the rear property line than standard zoning rules typically allow, specifically reducing the required buffer from 15 feet to 3 feet.

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personAngi Gates“The project manager for the request.”Map →
location215 W. Sabal Palm Place“The property subject to the zoning variance.”Map →
personKen Szczepanek“The applicant for the variance.”Map →
organizationBoard of Adjustment“The governing body that approved the variance.”Map →

Sources

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