St. Pete Beach Board Approves Fire Station Variance Amidst Privacy Concerns from Residents

Overview: In a recent meeting, the St. Pete Beach Board of Adjustment granted a variance for the fire station on Passic Railway, despite concerns from residents about privacy and visual impacts. The variance involved altering setbacks from existing zoning requirements to accommodate the construction of a modernized fire station, a project necessitated by the inadequacy of the current facility. The decision came with conditions to ensure safety and sustainability, including compliance with LEED silver certification standards.

St. Pete Beach Considers Key Variances for Fire Station and Historic Theater Signage

Overview: The St. Pete Beach Board of Adjustment meeting focused on critical variance requests, including those for the construction of a new fire station and the reinstatement of historic theater signage. The board’s deliberations centered on the implications of these variances for community safety, historical preservation, and compliance with zoning laws.

St. Pete Beach Approves Signage and Garage Variances Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The St. Pete Beach Board of Adjustment meeting addressed several significant variance requests, focusing on signage regulations, residential developments, and infrastructure projects. The board approved a sign variance for a business on Pass-a-Grille Way and a garage setback variance, balancing community concerns and regulatory compliance.

St. Pete Beach Zoning Board Denies Pool Variance Request

Overview: In a recent meeting, the St. Pete Beach Board of Adjustment addressed several variance requests and discussed a significant text amendment to the Land Development Code. Among the cases, the most compelling involved a property on Casablanca Avenue, where the owners, Mike and Kimberly Clark, sought a variance to install a pool that did not comply with the standard setback requirements. Despite the staff’s recommendation for approval with conditions, the Board ultimately voted to deny the variance request, citing a failure to meet the necessary criteria.

St. Pete Beach Board Approves Varied Property Variances

Overview: In a recent meeting, the St. Pete Beach Board of Adjustment approved multiple variance requests, including one for the construction of an addition to an existing garage and another for fence height discrepancies. These approvals came alongside discussions about property aesthetics, neighborhood harmony, and compliance with landscaping requirements.