Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-10-090 — JOSHUA BRANSON

Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to allow 649 cumulative sq. ft of accessory buildings in lieu of 500 sq. ft. (Note: This application is the result of code enforcement action.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case covering the location, the site plan, and photos. The applicant stated that the garage and older shed were on the property when they purchased it, and they built the newest shed. The applicant also stated they were not aware of the square footage requirement when they built the shed, and that they will remove the older shed to reduce the total square footage. The BZA felt that removing the older shed is a fair compromise that shows willingness to come closer to compliance. Staff received 3 commentaries in favor of the application, and 1 in opposition to the application. There was no opposition at the hearing. The BZA approved the variance.