Notice of Variances and Waivers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Beaches and Coastal Systems
Rule No. : RULE TITLE :
62B-33.005: General Criteria
The Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems hereby gives notice:
That the Bureau issued an order granting a variance to Bruce Leeds regarding PB-988, an application to construct a major habitable structure. The petition for variance was received on July 20, 2010. Notice of receipt of petition requesting variance was published in the F.A.W. Vol. 36, No. 31, on August 6, 2010. No public comment was received. The petition was approved on January 20, 2011. This Order grants a variance from subsection 62B-33.005(8), F.A.C., which requires that major structures be located a sufficient distance landward of the frontal dune. The petitioner was able to demonstrate that strict adhearance to the rule would create a substantial hardship, violate the principles of fairness, and that the underlying statute’s purpose will be or has been achieved by other means. The property is located at 4205 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach, Palm Beach Co.
A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Debbie Bohlen at (850)488-7816 or by e-mail at: debbie.bohlen@dep.state.fl.us.