Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-18-11-137 — CHARLES MARCH

Request: Variances in the R-2 zoning district as follows: 1) To allow an existing accessory structure with a 4 ft. rear setback in lieu of 5 ft. 2) To allow an existing accessory structure with a 2.6 ft. side setback in lieu of 5 ft. 3) To allow an existing accessory structure with a 4 ft. rear setback in lieu of 5 ft. 4) To allow two accessory structures to remain with a separation distance of .5 ft. in lieu of 10 ft. Note: This is the result of Code Enforcement action.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case covering the previous hearing, location, the site plan, and photos. The applicant stated they applied to vacate the easement and for a permit. They did not hear back for 10 years, and thought everything had been taken care of. The BZA confirmed that the applicant had replied to Code enforcement and thought everything was resolved when there was no correspondence for 10 years. The BZA noted that the applicant had vacated the easement, and acknowledged that the applicant had relied on a company to pull permits for the sheds, and that once the issue was brought to the attention of the applicant, he was diligent in trying to address the issues. Code Enforcement confirmed the applicant's statements and the accruing fines. Staff received 3 commentaries in favor of the application, and none in opposition to the application. There was no opposition at the hearing. The BZA approved the variances.