Rear setback variance for proposed Dollar Tree on Gatlin Boulevard
Summary
A developer wanted setback and landscaping relief to build a Dollar Tree store, but a majority of the board said the hardship wasn't unique enough and the buffering fell short. The denial stalls the project and its companion rezoning.
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project would bring a new retail store and jobs to the Gatlin corridor, but the denial pauses that investment indefinitely.
If revived, nearby residents would gain a convenient retail option and cross-access connections; for now, the corridor stays as-is.
The property owners and Dollar Tree lose their site design; nearby single-family neighbors avoid reduced buffering.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Zoning Appeals — July 13, 2026
A proposed 10,000-square-foot Dollar Tree needed to sit about 10.4 feet from a rear property line next to a drainage canal, versus the required 25 feet, because the canal is zoned residential. Council members rejected the variance over canal maintenance access, hurricane drainage concerns, and the size of the request.
Planning and Zoning Board — May 5, 2026
A developer wanted setback and landscaping relief to build a Dollar Tree store, but a majority of the board said the hardship wasn't unique enough and the buffering fell short. The denial stalls the project and its companion rezoning.
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