Temple Terrace Board Weighs Variance for Pool Enclosure Amid Ordinance Changes

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Temple Terrace Board of Adjustments grappled with a variance request for a property on Ferncliff Avenue, while also addressing potential changes to board member service terms. The variance, sought by property owner and applicant Kelly Benjamin, involved the construction of a pool enclosure, which raised questions about hardship criteria and code requirements. Simultaneously, Mayor Andy Ross proposed ordinance amendments to stagger board members’ terms.

Temple Terrace Board Delays Decision on Pool Variance

Overview: In a prolonged session, the Temple Terrace Board of Adjustments grappled with a contentious variance request for a residential pool on Brentwood Avenue, a case marked by debate over city drainage issues and the definition of hardship. The homeowner’s request to build a larger pool, complicated by city-caused drainage problems, took center stage as the Board deliberated the implications of granting a variance under such circumstances. Despite the homeowner’s presentation of three pool construction options aiming to mitigate drainage impact and accommodate parking needs, the Board opted to grant a continuance, postponing a final decision until August 22nd, 2024.

Temple Terrace Pool Variance Request Stirs Debate on Drainage and Land Coverage

Overview: The Temple Terrace Board of Adjustments recently deliberated on a variance request by a property owner to build a pool that exceeds the city’s maximum lot coverage regulations. The discussion focused on the impact of water drainage issues on the property, the potential structural implications, and the city’s responsibility to aid in the matter. The variance request, identified as BA-2401 for the property on Brentwood Drive, sought to increase the maximum lot coverage from 47.5% to 52% to accommodate the proposed pool. The property owner faced challenges due to excess water flooding the property from neighboring streets, prompting the integration of an exfiltration system into the pool design to mitigate runoff impact.

Temple Terrace Board Grants Variance for Slanted Lot Line

Overview: The Temple Terrace Board of Adjustments granted a variance for a property with a unique slanted lot line in a recent meeting on January 25th, 2024, allowing the construction of a garage that would encroach on the property line due to the irregular shape of the lot.