Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-09-082 — KEN THOMPSON

Request: Variances in the C-1 zoning district as follows: 1) To construct a parking lot 46 ft. from the centerline of Hoffner Avenue in lieu of 55 ft.; and 2) To construct a commercial building 12.92 ft. from the rear (south property line) in lieu of 20 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case covering the location, the site plan, the surrounding properties and photos. The applicant objected to condition #4, stating there is no room and that maintenance would be an issue on the south side. The applicant stated they will keep the trees in the front and provide a landscape buffer. Staff stated that commercial properties must comply with chapter 24 (landscape code) and the county arborists recommended condition #4. The BZA discussed amending condition #4 to state, "The applicant shall provide landscaping in accordance with Chapter 24, to the greatest extent possible, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Manager." Staff received no commentaries in favor of, or in opposition to the application. There was no opposition at the hearing. The BZA approved the variance with the amendment to condition #4.