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area. There is no special privilege conferred upon the applicant that Is denied to other lands 
because the Applicant's proposed dock is consistent with the existing docks built by her 
surrounding water-front neighbors. Other similarly situated property owners In the same zoning 
district with properties adjacent to the Intracoastal are able to construct docks for their use 
and enjoyment of the waterway. 
3. The configuration of the Applicant's water frontage is unique to the Town of Palm Beach. It is 
the only location where the Lake Worth Lagoon makes a 90° turn in a single-family residential 
area. There is no special privilege conferred upon the applicant that is denied to other lands 
because the Applicant's request to dock o vessel at her proposed dock Is consistent with the 
existing vessels docked along her surrounding water-front neighbors' docks. Other similarly 
situated property owners in the same zoning district with properties adjacent to the 
Intracoastal are able to dock vessels at their docks. 
4. 
Demonstrate how literal Interpretation of this ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights 
commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district under the terms of this 
ordinance and would work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant. 
1. The literal interpretation of the 25' set-back requirement for the placement of a dock on the 
Applicant's lot would completely prevent the Applicant from building any dock on her 
property because her water-frontage is only 50'in width. 
2. The literal interpretation of the 25' set-back requirement for the placement of a dock on the 
Applicant's lot would completely prevent the Applicant from building any dock on her 
property because her water-frontage is only 50'in width. 
3. It is also impossible to dock any vessel behind the residence In compliance with the 
requirement that no vessel may extend beyond the side property line into the Lake Worth 
Lagoon, to the extent that the adjacent neighbors side property line controls the application 
of this rule. The Northern neighbor's West side property One is common to the Applicant's rear 
property line. In essence, the Town of Palm Beach's zoning code precludes the Applicant's 
ability to enjoy her riparian rights absent granting the requested variances. 
5. 
Demonstrate that the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the 
reasonable use of the land, building or structure. 
I. The proposed dock is 6' by 30', which Is the minimum necessary for the safe enjoyment of the 
Applicant's waterfront. The conservative dock design was intentionally chosen to provide 
enough dock space to enjoy the Applicant's riparian rights, but simultaneously protect the 
neighbor's view. 
2. The proposed dock is 6' by 30', which is the minimum necessary for the safe enjoyment of the 
Applicant's waterfront. The conservative dock design was intentionally chosen to provide 
enough dock space to enjoy the Applicant's riparian rights, but simultaneously protect the 
neighbor's view. 
3. The requested variance is the minimum required to allow any vessel to be docked at the 
Applicant's property. 
6. 
Show how the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of 
this chapter, and such variance will not be injurious to the area Involved or otherwise detrimental to 
the public welfare. 
I. The approval of the requested variance will not adversely impact the health, safety or welfare 
of the Applicant's neighbors or the citizens of the Town of Palm Beach. The proposed dock 
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will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring docks or boat traffic in the Lake 
Worth Lagoon. The proposed dock will allow the Applicant to enjoy her waterfront, which is 
consistent with this Chapter and Florida law. 
2. The approval of the requested variance will not adversely impact the health, safety or welfare 
of the Applicant's neighbors or the citizens of the Town of Palm Beach. The proposed dock 
will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring docks or boat traffic in the Lake 
Worth Lagoon. The proposed dock will allow the Applicant to enjoy her waterfront, which is 
consistent with this Chapter and Florida law. 
3. The approval of the requested variance will not adversely impact the health, safety or welfare 
of the Applicant's neighbors or the citizens of the Town of Palm Beach. Allowing the Applicant 
to dock a vessel at her proposed dock will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of 
neighboring docks or boat traffic in the Lake Worth Lagoon. The proposed dock will allow the 
Applicant to enjoy her waterfront, which is consistent with this Chapter and Florida law. 
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VARIANCE #4-2Q13 
FXHIRIT E - SITE HISTORY 
Please provide a detailed history of all zoning-related requests applicable to this property processed on or after 
January 1, 1970, in chronological order, including but not limited to variances, special exceptions, site 
plan reviews, and existing agreements. 
1. In October 1980. Town Council granted Variance 34-80 to allow gateposts of 4'8" in lieu of the 4' maximum 
allowed. 
2. In December 1999, Town Council granted Variance 31-99 to allow the height of a wall to enclose a 
generator to be 9 feet in lieu of the 7 foot maximum allowed. 
3. In September 2012, Town Council granted Special Exception No. 22-2012 to allow two sliding gates on El 
Vedado with a 8.1 foot setback in lieu of the 18 foot minimum required. 
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EXHIBIT F - PARKING STATEMENT 
1. The proposed improvements to be added to the residence are a 6' x 30' marginal dock. 
No additional parking is necessitated by the proposed improvements. All vehicles will 
either park on the property or on available parking in the right of way as permitted by the 
Town of Palm Beach. 
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