Englewood residence encroaching on side setback
Summary
A new house at 9288 Poplar Avenue was accidentally built about two feet into the required 7.5-foot west setback — likely survey stakes shifted during Hurricane Ian. Without the variance, the family faced demolishing a nearly finished home.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
For the homeowner, denial would have meant demolishing a nearly complete house — a catastrophic cost; approval costs the county nothing.
The Khrestsov family, who keep their home and get their pool — and possibly a future double lot if they buy the neighboring parcel.
Possibly adjacent neighbors if the reduced setback were judged incompatible, though the structure already exists.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - Sep 9, 2026
A new house at 9288 Poplar Avenue was accidentally built about two feet into the required 7.5-foot west setback — likely survey stakes shifted during Hurricane Ian. Without the variance, the family faced demolishing a nearly finished home.
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - Aug 12, 2026
A pool built in 1989 turns out to sit 5 feet into the rear setback next to a greenbelt. The variance keeps it legal so the owners can insure and sell the home without trouble.
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