Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-18-02-157 — MICHAEL DOSS

Request: Variances in the R-1AA zoning district for the following: 1) To allow a setback from the rear (east) property line of 31 ft. in lieu of 35 ft. for an existing addition. 2) To allow a setback from the front (west) property line of 29 ft. in lieu of 30 ft. for the existing residence. Note: The addition was constructed in the past without the benefit of obtaining building permits. A review of historic aerials indicates that the addition has been in place since 2008.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff noted that the applicant had purchased the property as is, and that they only discovered that the addition to the rear of the house had been constructed without permits when they were in the process of permitting their pool. They now wish to obtain the variance to correct all problems. Staff also noted that all abutting property owners, plus the owner of the property across the street from the subject property had submitted letters of support for the request. The applicant indicated their agreement with the staff recommendation and conditions. There being no one present in support of opposition t the request, the public hearing was closed. The BZA concluded that the need for the variance was not self-imposed, and was minimal. A motion to recommend approval was passed unanimously.