Board of Adjustments: julio de 2026

Board of Adjustments - July 22, 2026

[3006 Dunbar Ave.; case VAR26-0063] The City of Fort Myers Board of Adjustments considered a variance request for single-family development at 3006 Dunbar Ave. The applicant, Rapid Building Systems International Company, sought to reduce minimum side setbacks from 7 ft to 5 ft 2 inches, minimum lot area from 5,000 sq ft to 3,760 sq ft, and minimum lot width from 50 ft to 37.6 ft. The variance was requested due to hardship caused by the parcel's historical platting in 1913, making it difficult to develop a single-family home adhering to current standards. Staff recommended approval, finding the request met hardship criteria and was the minimum variance for reasonable use. The Board of Adjustments approved the variance. [3006 Dunbar Avenue, Fort Myers, FL] This document contains construction plans for a single-family residence at 3006 Dunbar Avenue, Fort Myers, FL. The project involves a new single-family home with a living area of 1,243 sq. ft., garage of 223 sq. ft., front porch of 74 sq. ft., and covered lanai of 80 sq. ft., totaling 1,620 sq. ft. The construction utilizes SIP panels and is designed for a wind speed of 170 MPH. The project is located in Lee County, Florida, and adheres to the Florida Building Code (FBC) 2023, 8th Edition, and 2020 NEC. The document includes detailed architectural, structural, electrical, and site plans, as well as specifications for materials and construction methods. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in this portion of the document. [1470 Passaic Avenue, Fort Myers, FL; case VAR26-0064] This document is a variance application and staff recommendation for a property at 1470 Passaic Avenue, Fort Myers, FL. The owner, Darin Valentine, requested a variance to reduce the minimum side setback on the south side from the required 10 ft to 5 ft for the development of a pool. The hardship cited is a 5 ft wide utility easement along the southern side of the parcel, which limits space for the pool. The property is a corner lot, 11,786 sq. ft., zoned Single Family (RS-6) with a Future Land Use of Residential Low Density (RLD). Staff recommended approval of the variance, finding that the applicant met the criteria for hardship and that the variance would allow reasonable use of the land without detriment to the public welfare. The Board of Adjustments approved the variance to reduce the side setback to 5 ft on the south side for the pool development. Public notice was provided to 42 property owners within 300 feet, and the property was posted and advertised. [1470 Passaic Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905 (Pool Project); 964 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905 (Church Expansion Project); case Not stated (Pool Project); CU26-0038 (Church Expansion Project)] This document contains two distinct public records. The first is a permit application for a swimming pool at 1470 Passaic Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905. The second is a conditional use request for the expansion of a church at 964 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905. The church expansion was approved with conditions. No public comment is stated for either item. [964 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, Florida 33905] This document details a proposed development for Templo Cristiana La Estrella at 964 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida. The project involves constructing a new 14,305 sq ft, two-story place of worship building with approximately 400 seats, along with associated parking and site improvements. The existing 3,520 sq ft church building will remain and serve as an accessory use. The development is on a ±4.9-acre site, with approximately 1.88 acres dedicated to the new construction. The project requires a change from a split zoning of RS-7 (Single Family Residential) and CG (Commercial General) to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) for the southern portion, with the overall site utilizing Residential Low Density & Traditional Community future land use. The development is anticipated to generate significant traffic, but existing roadways are projected to have sufficient capacity. A left deceleration lane is determined to be required on Ortiz Avenue based on Lee County policy, though its implementation may be coordinated with anticipated CIP improvements. This document is a boundary survey map prepared for Gonzalez Engineering & Construction by R.K. Burns Surveying, Inc. It details survey notes including dimensions, underground utilities, foundations, structures, interior improvements, parcel information, easements, flood zone status (X & AEll.2'), and a revision for drain inverts on 10-30-2025. The field work was completed on 07/02/2024. The survey is specific to the land described and is not a certification of title, zoning, easement, ownership, or right-of-way. Additions or deletions by unauthorized parties are prohibited.

Board:

Board of Adjustments

Date:

2026-07-22

Type:

Agenda

Decision:

Approved

Address:

3006 Dunbar Ave.

Applicant:

Rapid Building Systems International Company