Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-06-042 — JONATHAN MCGRATH

Request: Variances in the R-CE zoning district as follows: 1) To construct detached accessory structure (summer kitchen and bathroom) 20 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation of Pocket Lake in lieu of 50 ft.; and 2) To construct swimming pool and pool deck 20 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation of Pocket Lake in lieu of 50 ft. (Note: The property backs up to a canal that leads into Pocket Lake).

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant is requesting variances to construct detached accessory structure (summer kitchen and bathroom) 20 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation of Pocket Lake in lieu of 50 ft.; and to construct swimming pool and pool deck 20 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation of Pocket Lake in lieu of 50 ft. Staff gave a presentation of the property, noting that multiple variances have been granted on Pocket Lane and one approved on the subject property in 2009. The BZA discussed existing buildings on the subject property and the adjacent property to the north. The applicant was present and agreed with the staff recommendation of approval. Staff received one (1) commentary in favor and none in opposition. There being no one present to support or oppose the requests, the public hearing was closed.