Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-21-08-065 — Craven Cardwell House (Kyle Jensen)

Request: Variances in the PD zoning district as follows: 1) To allow an existing residence to remain with a setback from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) of 15.6 ft. in lieu of 50 ft. 2) To allow an addition with a south side setback from the NHWE of 15.6 ft. in lieu of 50 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the history of the site, the existing residence and the second floor addition, the site plan, elevations and floor plans of the proposal, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of each of the six (6) Variance criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for approval of the both Variances since the existing residence was constructed prior to Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) requirements and it would be difficult to construct an addition that would be constructed to meet setback requirements. Staff noted that no correspondences were received in support and one correspondence was received in opposition. The applicant noted that the footprint of the new home will be smaller with a reduction of the current encroachments. He also noted that the location of the new house will provide improved visibility at the intersection of Killarney Dr. and Clay St. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The Board concluded that the proposed variances will result in less encroachment than the existing structures since the new footprint will be smaller and the new proposed design with a greater street side setback than the existing structure will be an improvement to public safety, and the new construction will be an improvement to the area. The BZA unanimously recommended approval of the variance by a 6-0 vote, subject to the five (5) conditions in the staff report.