Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-18-11-142 — WILLIAM DAVIS

Request: Variance in the R-1AA zoning district to enclose existing screen porch (with existing structural roof) to make living space 35 ft. from NHWE in lieu of 50 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff explained that the house was built in 1959, and is located 51 ft. back from the front property line, as opposed to 30 ft., which is the normal setback in R-1AA. The applicant purchased the home in June of this year. The variance is not self-imposed in that the house was purchased as is. The applicant will be constructing a small amount of additional floor area, however, this addition will not encroach any closer to the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE). This is the only logical place where an addition can be constructed due to the lot width and the placement of the home. Staff noted that one correspondence in favor of the request had been receive, and none in opposition. The applicant noted that they had provided letters of support from most of the neighbors on the street. Staff confirmed that and apologized for the omission. There being no one in attendance to speak on this application, the public hearing was closed. The BZA found that this application warranted a recommendation of approval. A motion to that affect was made and seconded, passing unanimously