Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-22-03-146 — Melvin Adams

Request: Variances in the R-CE zoning district, as follows: 1) To allow a lot width of 113 ft. in lieu of a minimum lot width of 130 ft. 2) To allow a north side setback of 8.2 ft. in lieu of 10 ft. for the existing home 3) To allow a south side setback of 7 ft. in lieu of 10 ft. for a two-story addition 4) To allow an east rear setback of 10.2 ft. in lieu of 50 ft. for a two-story addition

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff mentioned how this case was continued from the February BZA Hearing to give the applicant the opportunity to revise the proposal to increase the proposed rear setback, previously 5.2 ft., to the current requested rear setback of 10.2 feet. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for approval of Variances #1 and #2, and denial of Variances #3 and #4. Staff noted that 7 letters of no objection were received (and 3 duplicate correspondences in favor of this request from individuals who also submitted letters of no objection), and that no correspondence was received in opposition. The applicant was present and discussed their reasons for wanting to build the proposed addition. There was no one present to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA recommended approval of all 4 variances with a 4-1 vote, with one absent and one seat vacant, subject to the 4 conditions found in the staff report.