Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-25-02-126 — Pierre Marsan

Request: Variance in the PD zoning district to allow an addition with a south rear setback of 6.7 ft. in lieu of 15 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for denial of the Variance. Staff noted that three (3) comments were received in favor and no comments were received in opposition to the request. The applicant was present and disagreed with the staff presentation regarding the recommendation stating the proposal was consistent with the surrounding neighborhood and did not negatively impact the surrounding properties. It was also noted that another property in the area received a nearly identical Variance 3 years ago. The applicant explained the HOA approved the project and the surrounding neighbors are also in favor of the request. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA discussed the architectural design of the covered patio was consistent with the surrounding development and stated the structure was an enhancement to the neighborhood and had the property been oriented with the side property line abutting the golf course the request would not be required. The BZA recommended approval of the Variance by a 5-0 vote, with one (1) absent and one (1) vacant, subject to the three (3) conditions found in the staff report.