Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-16-01-137 — ROXANNE BADR

Request: Special Exception and Variance in the R-CE zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception for a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for applicant's mother; and, 2) Variance to construct new principal residence 35 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 50 ft. (Note: The ADU will be 414 sq. ft. and occupied by the applicant's mother. New residence will be approximately 5,711 sq. ft.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: 1. The applicant is requesting approval of Special Exception and Variance in the R-CE zoning district. The applicant wishes to construct a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for their mother. In addition, they are requesting a variance to allow construction of their new principal residence 35 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 50 ft. 2. The ADU will be 414 sq. ft. and in size, with one bedroom. The new residence will be approximately 5,711 sq. ft. The ADU will be connected to the residence by a covered open air walkway. 3. As a result of the construction of a new subdivision to the north of the subject property, a major traffic circle is being proposed. The applicants are requesting the variance to permit them to locate their new home further back from the front property line. 4. There is a considerable existing trees and shrubbery on the property. It is recommended that, if the variance is granted, to the greatest extent possible, trees along the south side of the site which can be preserved outside of any building envelope be retained to help buffer the reduced setback.