Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-04-03-114 — Chris Knowles

Request: Special Exception in A-1 (agricultural) zone to construct detached accessory building (2 stories) with the following Variances: 1) 1,176 sq. ft. of living area in lieu of 1,000 sq. ft.; 2) In front of principle residence in lieu of rear or side; 3) On .60 acres of land area in lieu of .75 acres. (NOTE: The applicant is proposing a 4-car detached garage apartment for his parents-in-law above a 4-car garage).

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages_____. The applicant wants to build a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for her disabled parents-in-law. It will located in front of the main house and will be above a 4-car garage. Staff had concerns about the size of the structure. However, the applicant agreed to reduce the size of the adu to 1,000 sq. ft. of living area in accordance with the zoning code. The applicant informed the BZA the previous property owner constructed the main house near the lake when the properties were used as fish camps. She indicated several 2-story homes are currently under construction. She agreed to the reduced living area. Staff received several letters in support of the request. The BZA concluded the request was consistent with the development trend of the area and reduced the living area of the ADU to 1,000 sq. ft. There was no opposition.