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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Meeting Date: OCTOBER 16, 2025
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VARIANCE - ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI ST. GABRIEL CHURCH
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Request: Variance
P&Z# 25-11000018
Owner: Archdiocese of Miami St. Gabriel Church
Project Location: 731 N Ocean Blvd
Folio Number: 484331000110
Land Use Designation: CF (Community Facilities)
Zoning District: RM-20 (Multiple-Family Residence 20)
Commission District: 1 (Audrey Fesik)
Agent: Eric T. Slazyk
Project Planner: Scott Reale
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Summary:
The Applicant Landowner requests a variance from the Pompano Beach Zoning Code to allow for the construction of a new detached church tower on the property, located within the RM-20 Zoning District. The request includes relief from the following code sections:
1. Section 155.3210(C) - Dimensional Standards for the RM-20 District:
o Height: The proposed tower will have a height of 53 feet, which exceeds the maximum permitted height of 35 feet, resulting in a requested variance of 18 feet.
2. Section 155.3210(C) - Dimensional Standards for the RM-20 District:
o Front Yard Setback: The proposed structure will be set back 14 feet 11.5 inches from the front property line, where a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet is required.
3. Section 155.4302(B)(2)(g) - Standards for Accessory Uses and Structures:
o This section prohibits accessory structures from being located in front of the principal structure. The proposed tower is situated in front of the existing church building, which is considered the principal structure on the site.
The property is located on the barrier island along west side of N Ocean Boulevard (A1A), between NE 7th Court and NE 8th Court.
ZONING REGULATIONS
[ARTICLE 3: ZONING DISTRICTS]
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PART 2 RESIDENTIAL BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
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155.3210. MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE 20 (RM-20)
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C. Intensity and Dimensional Standards
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* Height, maximum (ft): 35
* Front yard setback, minimum (ft): 25
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[ARTICLE 4: USE STANDARDS]
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PART 3 ACCESSORY US...
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