Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-03-018 — CAPEVIEW CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district to construct a single family residence on two (2) substandard sized lots as follows: 1) 50 ft. lot width in lieu of 75 ft.; 2) 6,750 sq. ft. lot area in lieu of 7,500 sq. ft.; 3) 6 ft. side yard setback in lieu of 7.5 ft. ; 4) 25 ft. rear yard setback in lieu of 30 ft.; and, 5) 1,104 sq. ft. minimum living area in lieu of 1,200 sq. ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff noted that the majority of the lots in this area are of the same size as the two lots proposed by the applicant. The majority of the homes that have been built on the subject property are on similar sized lots. Further. staff noted that there have been several variances granted in this area for the same request. Staff noted that no correspondence for or against this request have been received. The proposed split will simply return to the two lots to their originally platted state, and this will be consistent with the pattern of development in the neighborhood. The applicant indicated their agreement with the staff recommendation and with the proposed conditions. There being no one present to speak for or against the request, the public hearing was closed. The BZA found that returning the lots to their original platted condition would be consistent with the development in the neighborhood, and would not be injurious to the neighborhood, but would in fact enhance the area.