Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-24-12-118 — Victor Rodriguez

Request: "Variances in the I-1/I-5 zoning district as follows: 1) To allow an existing 1,220 sq. ft. structure with an east front setback of 8.5 ft. in lieu of 35 ft. 2) To allow an existing 1,220 sq. ft. structure with a south side setback of 8.9 ft. in lieu of 25 ft. 3) To allow an existing structure (shed) with a south side setback of 5 ft. in lieu of 25 ft. 4) To allow an existing structure with a north side setback of 12.8 ft. in lieu of 25 ft. Note: This is the result of Code Enforcement."

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 Variances #1, #2, and #3, and for approval of Variance #4. Staff noted that no comments were received in favor or in opposition to the request. The applicant's team described the location of the unpermitted structures within the property, noting the placement allows for the maneuvering of the trucks. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. Code enforcement staff discussed the history of citation, noting many unpermitted structures have been constructed since the rezone to an industrial district along Patch Road. The BZA discussed the requests determining the unpermitted structures could be relocated to code compliant locations since structures are not anchored to the concrete pad and are movable. The BZA unanimously recommended denial of Variances #1, #2, and #3, and recommended approval of Variance #4 by a 5-0 vote, with one absent and one seat vacant, subject to the six (6) conditions found in the staff report.