A central issue discussed was a variance request concerning a garage that had been standing since 2005 on Lineal Beach Drive. The garage, built without a proper permit, prompted a variance request after a code enforcement violation was issued. This variance sought to bring the existing structure into compliance with current regulations. The board confirmed there are no statute limitations on code enforcement, necessitating the variance despite the garage’s long-standing presence. The motion to grant this variance was approved, with the applicant required to obtain a building permit subsequently.

Another notable approval involved a rear yard setback variance on Pointiana Road, allowing for a screen room addition that encroaches into the required setback. This variance will enable the resident to proceed with a 624.65 square foot addition, affecting the neighboring Interlocking Country Club Golf Course. The absence of opposition and support from the board facilitated the approval.

The board also addressed multiple cases involving variances for smaller structures, such as a request for a porch addition on Homeward Lane and an accessory structure on Balmy Beach Drive. Both cases involved previously issued code violations, necessitating the variances for compliance. The board approved these requests.

Lastly, a variance for a patio cover addition in the Aloma Woods subdivision was approved. This request aimed to provide shelter for a grilling area, with no additional footprint added to the existing structure. The board’s decision was supported by a neighbor’s letter of approval, facilitating a swift resolution.