Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-25-05-015 — Jason Sellers

Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1) To allow an addition with a front south setback of 20.16 ft. in lieu of 25 ft. 2) To allow an existing boat dock structure landward of the Normal High Water Elevation with a 19 ft. wide boat dock walkway in lieu of 6.6 ft. 3) To allow an existing pool and deck with a Normal High Water Elevation setback of 24.3 ft. in lieu of 30 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: 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 Variance #1 and approval of Variances #2 and #3. Staff noted that no comments were received in favor and no comments were received in in opposition to the request, but that two letters of support were provided by the applicant from the neighboring property owners. The applicant was present and noted that a large portion of the existing home is being demolished and rebuilt, and that they are currently permitting a pool cabana at the rear, which is why they cannot relocate the addition. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA discussed the placement of the existing home to the front property line and the minimal encroachment. The BZA recommended approval of Variance request by a 5-0 vote, subject to the four (4) conditions found in the staff report, with a modification to Condition of Approval #1 as follows: 1. Development shall be in accordance with the site plan dated March 27, 2025, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan dated March 27, 2025, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).