Agenda and packet only, outcome not confirmed. Minutes are not posted yet [unverified - check].
Case 26126, 1306 Pass-a-Grille Way (continued from Sept. 30): a practical difficulty variance for a pool with a 10’-4” front setback to the water’s edge where 20 feet is required, and a pool patio at 7’-4” front and 9’-4” secondary front setbacks where 20 and 10 feet are required.
Staff view: staff says the pool size fits the lot and other yards aren’t workable, but that the hardship stems partly from the owner’s 2021 front deck expansion. Staff asked the applicant for more testimony on variance criterion 4, and if approved recommends three conditions: no front-yard screen enclosure or fence over 4 feet, a hold-harmless agreement for any landscaping outside the property line, and a final survey. The packet includes four neighbor letters in support. (packet pp. 9-14)
2027 meeting dates: the board was asked to approve a schedule of last-Wednesday meetings at 2:00 PM, with Nov. 17 and Dec. 29, 2027 moved for the holidays. (packet p. 8)
Sept. 30 minutes (draft, up for approval): they show the North Beach case at 8301 Blind Pass Rd (Case 26124, elevated condensers) was approved unanimously with three conditions: screening fence, replacing the 83rd Ave pavers with Florida-native landscaping, and a final as-built survey. (packet pp. 3-5)
Next meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026.
North Beach flag: No North Beach item on this agenda (1306 Pass-a-Grille Way is outside the NBCA area). The 8301 Blind Pass Rd result comes from the draft Sept. 30 minutes.
Source: Agenda (City of St. Pete Beach / CivicClerk) · Agenda packet
NBCA area: St. Pete Beach from 75th Ave north to the Treasure Island line (Blind Pass).
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