Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-07-053 — JACOB R. HAND

Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district to validate the existing residence, front porch, and shed as follows: 1) Residence: To validate an existing residence located 23 ft. from the front yard property line in lieu of 25 ft.; 2) Porch: To validate existing porch 13 ft. from the front yard property line in lieu of 25 ft.; and 3) Shed: To validate the existing shed 0 ft. from the rear yard and 0 ft. from the side yard property line in lieu of 5 ft. (Note: The residence was built in 1953. However, there is no documentation as to when the porch or shed was built. Applicant is proposing interior alterations to the house. This request will correct all setback deficiencies).

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant is requesting variances to validate the existing residence, front porch, and shed as follows; residence; to validate an existing residence located 23 ft. from the front yard property line in lieu of 25 ft.; and a porch; to validate existing porch 13 ft. from the front yard property line in lieu of 25 ft. Staff gave a presentation about the request. The applicant's authorized agent spoke to the BZA and stated that he made an error in his calculations and that the applicant is requesting a lesser variance than requested. The applicant agreed with the staff recommendation of approval. Staff received one (1) commentary in favor and none in opposition. The BZA approved the variance with conditions.