Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-16-11-147 — DIANE ARIAS

Request: Special Exception and Variances in the R-CE zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception: To convert existing accessory building into a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit for applicant's son; 2) Variance to permit a detached ADU to be located in front of the principal structure in lieu of side or rear; 3) Variance to validate a total of 2,500 sq. ft. of accessory structure floor area in lieu of 2,000 sq. ft.; 4) Variance to validate three accessory structures located 2-3 ft. from the side (south) property line in lieu of 5 ft.; and, 5) Variance to validate an existing pool and install future screen enclosure located 3 ft. from the side (south) property line in lieu of 5 ft. (Note: The subject property is 4.6 acres in size. The applicant purchased the property in March of 2015. The applicant's son and wife will move into the ADU. The variances were included to address the existing non-conformities)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a presentation showing photographs and the location, and layout of buildings on the property. The applicant stated they would like their family to remain close, and to help them maintain the property which is very large. The BZA confirmed that all structures were existing when the applicant purchased the property. The BZA observed the property was large with significant setbacks from the road. There was no opposition at the hearing. The BZA approved the Special Exception and Variances.