Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-20-12-116 — Maria Parker

Request: Variance in the R-CE-2 zoning district to allow the construction of a single-family residence on 1.81 acres in lieu of 2 acres.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff briefly described the property, including the history of the property and the zoning district. Staff discussed the original size of the property when it was purchased by the family and how it met the minimum parcel size requirements at the time. Staff stated that the County obtained the eastern 30 ft. of the property for the construction of Dorwood Drive in 1957, which reduced the parcel size below the 2 acre threshold as required by the zoning district. Staff noted that correspondence from five (5) property owners was received supporting the request, and none in opposition. Staff addressed the six (6) variance criteria and the reasons for the recommendation of approval of the request. The applicant noted their agreement with staff and that they wanted to establish their permanent residence on the property. No one was in attendance to speak in favor or opposition to the request. The BZA unanimously recommended approval of the variance with a 6-0 vote, subject to the three (3) conditions in this staff report.