Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-15-12-119 — ROBERT MCELHANEY

Request: Variance in the R-1AA zoning district to construct single story addition to single family residence 28 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 35 ft. (Note: Property backs onto golf course. The Bay Hill Property Owners Association has submitted a letter of support.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant is requesting approval of a variance in the R-1AA zoning district to construct a single story addition to a single family residence 28 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 35 ft. The addition will consist of an extension of a new master bedroom along the existing pool. Staff noted that the subject property backs up to a golf course. The addition will be constructed to match the existing residence, which is a two-story structure. Staff displayed pictures of the site showing that due to the angle of the house on the lot, and existing vegetation, the addition will not be visible from the street, and that the neighbors are also maintaining significant vegetative buffers in their yards. Staff noted that there was one person who had submitted correspondence opposing the variance, noting that they did not support variances to rear yards, as this could obstruct the views of neighbors. However, staff also noted that the neighbors on both sides of the subject property had submitted correspondence in support of the request, so it did not appear to be an issue in this case. The applicant indicated that they were in agreement with staff's recommendation and accepted all of the conditions.