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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Meeting Date: SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
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VARIANCE - JH4 INVESTMENTS LLC
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Request: Variance
P&Z# 25-11000017
Owner: JH4 Investments LLC
Project Location: 1857 NW 21 St
Folio Number: 484227020410
Land Use Designation: I (Industrial)
Zoning District: I-1X (Special Industrial)
Commission District: 4 (Beverly Perkins)
Agent: Matthew R. Forget
Project Planner: Scott Reale
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Summary:
The Applicant Landowner requests a Variance from Section 155.5101(G)(8)(B) of the Pompano Beach Zoning Code, which establishes the minimum stacking lane distance for parking lot entrance driveways. The requested Variance would permit a reduction of the required stacking lane distance from 25 feet to 10.5 feet in order to accommodate site-specific constraints.
The property is located on the north side of NW 21st Street, between N Powerline Road and NW 18th Avenue in the NW CRA.
ZONING REGULATIONS
TABLE 155.5101.G.8.B: MINIMUM STACKING LANE DISTANCE FOR PARKING LOT ENTRANCE DRIVEWAYS
Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces
Minimum Stacking Lane Distance (ft)
1-49
25
50-249
50
250-499
100
500 or more
100 + 15 ft for every additional 50 spaces
PROPERTY INFORMATION AND STAFF ANALYSIS
1. The subject property was annexed into the City in 1980 via Ordinance #80-40. Prior to annexation, the site fell under the jurisdiction of unincorporated Broward County. While County documentation from that period is limited, staff identified the construction of a metal building in 1973 (Building Permit #73-704). Historically, the site has been used for marine-related services, including boat repair.
2. The applicant proposes to construct a new 6,634-square-foot, one-story building to continue operating as a boat repair facility. The associated Site Plan application (PZ #25-12000024) was reviewed by the Development Review Committee (DRC) on August 6, 2025, and is scheduled for a second review on September 17, 2025.
3. Due to the site's limited ...
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