Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-01-09-071 — Joseph House & Donna H. Tannler

Request: "Variances in R-1A zone to construct 2 single family residences (one on each lot) as follows: 1. With substandard lot width (50 ft. in lieu of 75 ft.) 2. 5 ft. from side property lines in lieu of 7.5 ft."

Decision: Approved

Hearing: "The Dubsdread neighborhood is a mixture of older homestyles and newer styles. It is also a mixture of homes on large lots and small lots. The subject property had received Variance approval on the substandard lot issue under different ownership about a year ago. The new owner had a different plan for redevelopment, however, and refiled for another hearing to include a request for reduced setbacks on the side yard lot lines. The applicant submitted several variations of house designs proposed. The designs were of quality resdential development. A neighbor across the street reviewed the plans and forwarded a commentary in favor based on those plans. One area property spoke in opposition at the hearing. He felt the proposed house designs would be inconsistent with the types of homes in the neighborhood, commenting the neighborhood style is lateral development and the proposed was more of a traditional style. The applicant submitted a Mediterranean style design, which they indicated would also be consistent with some of the homes in the neighborhood. The BZA felt both designs presented by the applicant would be an aesthetic improvement and would not be inconsistent with the neighborhood. Staff recommended the front setbacks be staggered so as not to create the appearance of ""row housing"". The BZA agreed and established different front yard building setbacks."