Agenda Item: 10(b)
Prepared By: Mary P. Holden, Planning Manger
Business: Resolution
Department: Community Affairs/Growth Management
Subject:
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RESOLUTION – Variance Petition (VP-26-000059) regarding Front Yard Setback Section 30-225(3)(a) and Side Yard Setback Section 30-225(3)(b) for Property Located at 257 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Isalnd, FL 34145 – Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager, Community Affairs/Growth Management
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Mr. Zachary W. Lombardo has submitted a variance request to the side and front yard setbacks on behalf of Joey’s Pizza. The request is for a 15.3-foot front yard setback (25 feet required) as shown in blue on the site plan provided by the applicant, a 4.7-foot side yard setback (15 feet required) as shown in blue on the site plan provided by the applicant and .9-foot side yard setback (15 feet required) as shown in yellow on the site plan provided by the applicant. Please note, the variances are for a retractable awning and not a permanent structure.
Please note the initial application was amended as indicated in the August 7, 2026 letter and revised plan from the applicant’s agent in response to Staff comments. The application, as amended was considered by the Planning Board.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: Applicant has paid $2,000.00 in applicable fees.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: 15 days prior to Planning Board hearing.
NOTICE APPEARANCE DATE(S): September 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board forward a recommendation of denial of VP 26-000059 to the City Council with the findings below.
Finding of Denial:
There are no special conditions or circumstances existing which are peculiar to this location, size and characteristics of land, structure, or building. This site is like many others on the island that were built pre-incorporation under Collier County governance.
There are no special conditions or circumstances or pre-exis...
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