Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-23-07-046 — Robert Haines

Request: Variances in the A-1 zoning district as follows: 1) To allow a lot size of 0.25 acres (upland) in lieu of a minimum of 0.5 acres 2) To allow an east front setback of 25 ft. in lieu of 35 ft. for a new single family residence 3) To allow a north side setback of 7.5 ft. in lieu of 10 ft. for a new single family residence 4) To allow a south side setback of 7.5 ft. in lieu of 10 ft. for a new single family residence 5) To allow a pool and deck with a west rear setback of 25 ft. in lieu of 50 ft. 6) To allow a pool and deck with a west setback of 25 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) of Lake Hickory Nut in lieu of 50 ft. 10/24/23 BOARD-CALLED

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: 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 (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for approval. Staff noted that one (1) comment was received in support, and eight (8) comments were received in opposition. The applicant agreed with the staff presentation and the proposal is consistent with the setbacks of other properties in the area.Three in attendance spoke in opposition to the requests, stating concerns that the size of the house and the setbacks were not consistent with the area. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor of the requests. The BZA discussed property's grade, noted previous approved Variances in the area, that the site would not be buildable without approval of the requests, stated justification for the six (6) criteria and unanimously recommended approval of the Variances by a 6-0 vote, with one absent, subject to the four (4) conditions in the staff report.