Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-22-08-062 — Nehemias Rivera

Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to allow the construction of a stairway with a south side setback of 4 ft. in lieu of 7.5 ft.

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. Staff noted that one (1) comment was received in favor of the application, and no comments were received in opposition. The applicant discussed the staff recommendation and noted that the proposed staircase on the pool side will be 2 ft. from the now completed pool, on east side encroaches into easement, and on north side blocks the passageway from pool space to the covered space. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA discussed the options available that would meet code, including the relocation of the external staircase to the other side, but determined that there are no other available options since the pool construction is underway and that the lot is one of the narrowest in the neighborhood, and unanimously recommended approval of the Variance by a 6-0 vote, with one absent, subject to the five (5) conditions in the staff report.