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Proposed Zoning Changes for 1522 Girvin Road

Original title: ORD-Q Granting Administrative Deviation (Appl AD-26-29) 1522 Girvin Rd, Btwn Wonderwood Dre & Ebbtide Ct - John Kaplan & Diane Kaplan - Req to 1) Reduce the Required Side Yard Setback From 5 ft Min to 0 Feet & 2) Reduce Min Lot Width From 300 ft to 94 ft for 3 Homes in RR-Acre (R.E. # 162188-0000) (Dist. 3-Lahnen) (Corrigan) (LUZ) (Companion 2026-487) 6/9/26 CO Introduced: LUZ 6/16/26 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/23/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer LUZ PH: 7/21/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/23/26

July 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The ordinance would change the building requirements for a specific property, allowing for denser development than current zoning rules permit, which directly impacts the layout and spacing of three planned homes.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

John and Diane Kaplan

They are the applicants seeking zoning deviations for their property.

District 3 Residents

Residents in the vicinity may be affected by changes to the density and layout of the property at 1522 Girvin Road.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 21, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance proposes zoning deviations for a property at 1522 Girvin Road to allow for the construction of three homes. The request seeks to reduce the minimum and the minimum lot width requirements for the site.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance (File 2026-0488) requests a reduction in the required side yard setback from 5 feet to 0 feet.
  • The ordinance requests a reduction in the minimum lot width from 300 feet to 94 feet.
  • The requested changes apply to the development of three homes on the property located at 1522 Girvin Road.
  • The property is located in an RR-Acre zoning district.
  • The application is identified as AD-26-29.
  • The Land Use & Zoning Committee (LUZ) has a public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026.
  • The ordinance was introduced on June 9, 2026.
  • The proposal is linked to companion file 2026-487.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an administrative deviation?
It is a request to allow a property owner to deviate from standard zoning requirements, such as setbacks or lot dimensions.
How can I provide input on this proposal?
A public hearing is scheduled before the Land Use & Zoning Committee on July 21, 2026.

Why It Matters

The ordinance would change the building requirements for a specific property, allowing for denser development than current zoning rules permit, which directly impacts the layout and spacing of three planned homes.

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Companion Legislation

This ordinance is linked to companion file 2026-487, suggesting the development requires multiple legislative approvals.

Connected Entities

personDiane KaplanProperty owner/applicantMap →
organizationLand Use & Zoning CommitteeCommittee reviewing the applicationMap →
personLahnenDistrict 3 representativeMap →
personJohn KaplanProperty owner/applicantMap →
location1522 Girvin RdSubject property addressMap →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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