Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-18-07-075 — JOHN BROWN

Request: Variance in the I-4 zoning district to allow a side (east) yard setback of 15 ft. in lieu of 25 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff explained the background of the property. It was noted that the initial staff recommendation has changed based on new information provided by the applicant's engineer. The County traffic engineer found the required setback would require a large truck to crossover the property line to accomplish a backing maneuver. The traffic engineer concluded that a 20 ft. setback "should" accommodate the maneuver. However, when staff factored in the required landscaping, it was recommended that the entire variance be granted. The applicant was not present. There being no one present to speak for or against the request, the public hearing was closed. The BZA conclude that since the width of the property was not sufficient to properly accommodate a proper turning maneuver without the variance, the variance was warranted. A motion to recommend approval of the request was passed unanimously.