Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-18-06-064 — ELLIOT FERWERDA

Request: Variances in the R-CE Zoning District as follows: 1) Variance to allow construction of a new residence 30 ft. from the front (north) property line in lieu of 35 ft. 2) Variance to allow construction of a new residence 41 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) in lieu of 50 ft. 3) Variance to allow construction of a pool, pool deck and pool enclosure 27 ft. from the NHWE in lieu of 50 ft. 4) Variance to allow construction of a new residence on a substandard lot with a lot width of 100 ft. in lieu of 130 ft. 5) Variance to allow construction of a new residence on a substandard lot with a lot area of .37 acres in lieu of 1 acre.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff noted that the subdivision in which the subject property is located, and all other land around the lake was administratively rezoned to R-CE in the late '60's, as this was the policy of the County. Staff showed a graphic of the numerous variances granted on both sides of Lone Tree Lane. Staff noted that this was the classic case where a variance is warranted. The applicant indicated their agreement with the staff recommendation and the conditions. There being no one in attendance to speak in favor or opposition to the request, the public hearing was closed. The BZA concluded that this application clearly met every criteria for the granting of a variance. A motion to recommend approval of the request passed unanimously.