1927 Beach Avenue ZRC 10.02.2014
October 2, 2014
1927 Beach Avenue Zoning Review Comments
1. Certified Survey: Please provide a certified survey with all existing buildings’ locations relative to property lines.
2. Site Plan with Setbacks: Similar to the certified survey, we need the site plan to show the distance between
structures and property lines. Expect additional comments related to #’s 1 and 2.
3. Garage Height: The height of the garage must be shown from adjacent grade, not top of slab.
4. Measurements: A number of measurements are shown “±”, and more clarity is needed on these. It is
understandable that these are existing structures and they may not be square, but it is necessary to show exact
dimensions or define the “±” within a reasonable distance. Know that where a setback may be in question that these
measurements become more important.
Significant Change Required
There is a significant issue with the plans relative to the garage addition. By connecting the house and the garage with
the covered walkway, you have essentially made all of this one structure. While there may not be a physical connection,
any structure within 5 feet of another is considered connected by code. That means that all work done to the garage
must meet the same setbacks of a principle structure. This would greatly affect the second floor addition when building
within the 20 foot setback from the Beach Ave property line. There are two resulting actions possible to resolve this
issue:
‐Modify the covered walkway so that it does not come with 5 feet of the garage. This would allow the second
floor expansion of the garage as shown in plans.
Or
‐Modify the plans for the garage so that it meets the same setbacks required of a principle structure.
Derek W. Reeves
Zoning Technician
City of Atlantic Beach
Building and Zoning
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
Telephone (904) 247-5826
Fax (904) 247-5845
http://www.coab.us