Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-07-081 — JASON SWANSON

Request: Variances in the R-1 zoning district to park RV as follows: 1) In the front yard in lieu of side or rear yards; and 2) 1 ft. from a side (east) property line in lieu of 10 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff noted that a review of historic aerials revealed that the travel trailer had been on the property for several years. The applicant had apparently been turned in to code enforcement by a neighbor further down the road, as ten (10) nearby neighbors supported the request. It was also noted that the two (2) adjacent neighbors had not submitted any correspondence in opposition. The applicant noted that the home on one side of their property was for sale and vacant, and the home on the other side was under renovation, and the owner was never there when the applicant was present. The applicant further noted that they were in agreement with the staff recommendation. There being no one in attendance to speak for or against the application, the public hearing was closed. The BZA concluded that given the general acceptance of the trailer by the immediate neighbors, it appeared that the request was not considered adverse to the appearance of the neighborhood.