St. Pete Beach Board Navigates Variances and Compliance Challenges

Overview: In a recent St. Pete Beach Board of Adjustment meeting, the board grappled with several variance requests and compliance issues concerning local properties, each raising critical considerations around safety, practicality, and adherence to regulations. Amid these discussions, a contested restaurant project took center stage, with the board debating the conditions for approval, including parking compliance, ADA accessibility, and the impact of construction on the surrounding area.

St. Pete Beach Board Contemplates Variances for Residential Upgrades

Overview: At the recent St. Pete Beach Board of Adjustment meeting, discussions centered on variance requests for residential property improvements, including the installation of a larger-than-permitted storage building, the construction of an elevated rear deck with an in-ground pool, and a third-floor open terrace.

St. Pete Beach Board Grants Variance Requests Amid Controversy

Overview: In a recent St. Pete Beach Board of Adjustment meeting, members granted several variance requests, including one for new development despite public opposition and concerns over potential self-imposed hardship. The approved variances spanned from adjustments to Green Building standards for a new office building, to the design of a single-family dwelling that required additional height for an elevator shaft, to setback reductions for a proposed four-story structure. The meeting also dealt with the aftermath of a hurricane, with the board considering a new sign for a local business that did not meet the required setbacks.