Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-05-037 — AMIN GULAMALI

Request: Variances in the C-1 zoning district as follows: 1) To construct new commercial building 10 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 20 ft.; and, 2) To reduce the required open space from 20% to 17%. (Note: The applicant intends to demolish the existing building and rebuild a new structure.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant proposes to raise the existing building to redesign the site to improve functionality and traffic flow. To do so the building must be moved to within ten (10) feet of the rear (south) property line in lieu of twenty (20) feet, and the open space must be reduced from twenty percent (20%) to seventeen percent (17%). Staff noted that the overall result will be a safer, more functional, and attractive intersection. It was noted that the site was developed in 1958, and over time, right-of-way acquisition for the widening of both streets on which the site fronts has reduced the site area significantly, causing the current situation. The applicant declined to speak indicating their acceptance of the staff recommendation and conditions. There was no opposition at the hearing. The BZA agreed that the applicant's request will result in a much better site design.