1:15:05Public testimony during the meeting revealed strong neighborhood support for the gazebo. Residents, including Malgorza and Orando, spoke favorably of the structure, emphasizing that it did not detract from the community’s aesthetic or cause any inconvenience. Malgorza noted that the gazebo was decorative rather than permanent, countering claims of potential negative impacts. Another resident, Elie Marquez, communicated through a translator to express her approval, further underscoring community backing for the variance.

Attention then shifted to another variance application concerning a swimming pool at the property of Rodney Hernandez Fierro. The proposal involved constructing a 28-foot by 10-foot 9-inch pool in the rear yard, requiring a variance for a setback reduction. Planning and Zoning staff recommended approval, highlighting compliance with the Land Development Code criteria. The board engaged in a discussion about the existing terrace, which Hernandez confirmed would be removed to accommodate the pool. The area was noted for its narrow yard spaces, a characteristic influencing the decision-making process. Ultimately, the board approved the variance unanimously.