Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-24-10-101 — Jim McMahon

Request: Variance in the PD zoning district for an addition (covered porch) with a 13.3 ft. rear setback in lieu of 25 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for denial. Staff noted that no comments were received in favor or in opposition to the request. The applicant discussed the staff recommendation of denial, noting the reason for the design and configuration of the covered porch. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA discussed the request determining there appears to be similar structures in the surrounding community with similar setbacks and unanimously recommended approval of the Variance by a 5-0 vote, with one absent and one seat vacant, subject to the three (3) conditions found in the staff report.