Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-22-06-031 — Alison Yurko

Request: Variances in the PD zoning district as follows: 1) To allow a covered patio with a south rear setback of 7.8 ft. in lieu of 15 ft. 2) To allow the existing house to remain with a south rear setback of 14.8 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 approval of variance #1 and denial of variance #2. Staff noted that two (2) comment was received in support, and no comments were received in opposition. The applicant presented a Power Point addressing each of the variance six (6) criteria for Variance #2, noting approval from the homeowner's association, the consistency of the proposed architectural design with the neighborhood, the location of the property within a condominium development with a zero lot line configuration and in particular, backs up to open space/ golf course. She also noted other structures with lesser setbacks and other homes with side yard orientation relative to the golf course. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA noted the existing conditions pertaining to the orientation of the nearby homes relative to the adjacent golf course, discussed the variances, stated justification for each of the six (6) criteria and unanimously recommended approval of the variances by a 6-0 vote, with one seat vacant, subject to the three (3) conditions in the staff report.