901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Belleair, FL 33756
Town of Belleair
Meeting Minutes
Special Magistrate
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
3:00 PM
Town Hall
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
SWEARING IN PROCESS
Meeting was called to order by Special Magistrate Valdes; spoke on qualifications;
provided overview of proceedings.
Those wishing to speak were sworn in by the Special Magistrate..
GENERAL AGENDA
Variance Request- 103 Manatee Rd, Belleair, Fl 33756
Luis Serna-Calvin Giordano & Associates, Town Planner-spoke to request for variance;
applicants proposing 245 sqft addition to garage; variance of 3 1/8 inch; existing
structure encroaches into setback; proposed addition to be constructed on existing
building line, due to angle will encroach into the setback increasing the current
encroachment from 2 1/4 inch to 3 1/8 inch; the following findings: Criteria 1, special
conditions and circumstances exist, spoke on existing encroachment; Criteria 2, special
conditions are not result of applicants actions; Criteria 3, literal interpretations of the
code would prevent applicant from constructing parallel and in keeping with
neighborhood; Criteria 4, variance is deemed minimum necessary; Criteria 5, granting of
variance would be in harmony to general intent and purpose of code, also noted that
parcel to west is not affected; Criteria 6, granting of variance won't result in any land use
not provided; recommendation is for approval subject to condition that development is
generally consistent with the site plan presented.
No additional comments from the Town or questions from applicant.
Brian Angst-MacFarlane &Ferguson, attorney for applicant-presented overview of
request; no set back requirements when originally constructed; no impacts to neighbors;
this will add 7/8 inch to existing encroachment so garage can be built along existing
structure line; setback met on rear of property; no special benefit or privilege to property
owner; minor encroachment, believes all criteria are met; general contractor Matt
Jamison available for questions.
Special Magistrate Valdez accepted into evidence Exhibit # 1, agenda packet, pages
2-to the end.
No public comments to be heard.
Special Magistrate Valdes granted variance with the conditions set forth by the Town;
no objection by Mr. Angst; copy of order will be sent via email and mail.
Meeting concluded at 3:13 PM.
