Recommended denial (May 2026) · Council outcome not on recordVariance

BOA 26-0006 — Lot Coverage Variance

Description

Homeowner wanted to raise lot coverage from the 25% RA-district cap to 35–40% to add a 16x10 shed for gas-powered tools; the board granted a compromise 30% cap instead.

Impact summary

The shed itself only needs 26.6% coverage; the extra allowance to 30% gives the owner room for a modest future addition, with slightly more stormwater runoff as the trade-off.

Applicant

Name: Colette Mazuka
Address: 1732 Papaya Drive, Orange Park, FL

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 1
Total mentions: 1

Last vote

Recommended denial (May 2026) · Council outcome not on record4–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed May 28, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

May 28, 2026Recommended approval 4–0

Board of Adjustments Meeting - May 28, 2026

Homeowner wanted to raise lot coverage from the 25% RA-district cap to 35–40% to add a 16x10 shed for gas-powered tools; the board granted a compromise 30% cap instead.

Related issues (1)

Lot coverage variance request at 501 Perdido Drive

The 25% maximum lot coverage in RA zoning is squeezing homeowners whose houses are built right up to the cap — this case shows even a small shed needs a variance. Board members suggested the county consider separate coverage limits for primary homes and accessory structures when codes are updated.

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