Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-16-12-158 — MARTHA DOWDELL MCCRAY

Request: Special Exception and Variances in the R-T-1 zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception: To allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for applicant's son; 2) Variance: To allow a 728 sq. ft. ADU in lieu of 367.2 sq. ft.; and, 3) Variance: To validate size of existing home of 816 sq. ft. in lieu of 1000 sq. ft. (Note: Zoning regulations limit the size of ADU's to 45% of living area of main house. Main house contains 816 sq. ft. of living area)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case, covering the location, the site plan, and photos. The applicant needed clarification on the conditions of approval. The BZA confirmed the house was built prior to zoning, and that access was thru an easement. Staff received 1 commentary in favor of the application and none in opposition. There was no opposition at the hearing. The BZA approved the Special Exception and Variances.