Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-26-05-035 — Dee Dee Albertson

Request: Variance in the PD zoning district to allow an attached pergola with a rear setback of 11.58 ft. in lieu of 25 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for denial of the Variance request. Staff noted that no comments were received in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA asked staff about setbacks for detached structures and if the attached pergola was within the same setback and footprint of existing screen enclosure. The applicant was not present. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor of the request. There was no one in attendance to speak in opposition of the request.The BZA discussed the request and possible safety concerns with having a detached structure within the screen enclosure. The BZA felt comfortable recommending approval in the absence of an applicant or authorized agent. The BZA recommended approval of the Variance request by a 6-0 vote, with 1 absent, subject to the 3 conditions of approval in the staff report.

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan dated February 19, 2026, and elevations dated February 12, 2026, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).