Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-18-02-167 — MICHAEL FUNK

Request: Variances in the R-1AA zoning district as follows: 1) To permit an accessory structure 23 ft. in height in lieu of 20 ft. 2) To allow an accessory structure with 575 sq. ft. of floor area in lieu of 539 sq. ft. (25% of living area). 3) To allow a two-story accessory structure in lieu of one-story. 4) To allow an additional structure on an existing flag lot with 15 ft. of fee simple access in lieu of 20 ft. of fee simple access.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff noted that the subject property was located in a large lot enclave which gave the area a more rural character. This would lend itself to a larger accessory structure. In addition, a previous variance had been approved for a 1,200+ sq. ft. accessory structure had been approved in the past, so the request was not out of character with the area. In addition, both neighbors to the south, who would be the most impacted, had submitted letters of support. In addition, staff had received one correspondence in support, and one in opposition. The applicant indicated their agreement with the staff recommendation and conditions. There being no one in support or opposition in attendance, the public hearing was closed. The BZA acknowledged that the variances being requested were minimal, and that the existence of the dense tree canopy and the fact that the flag lot is significantly larger than the minimum lot size justified the variance. A motion to recommend approval was passed unanimously.