Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-26-01-081 — Glenn Schofield

Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1) To allow a new accessory structure with a side street setback of 6.9 ft in lieu of 15 ft. 2) To allow an existing primary structure (attached covered carport) with a front setback of 11.5 ft. in lieu of 25 ft. 3) To allow an existing primary structure (covered patio 1) with a side setback of 3.3 ft. in lieu of 7.5 ft. 4) To allow an existing primary structure (covered patio 2) with a rear setback of 23.42 ft. in lieu of 30 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: "Staff presented the proposal and reviewed the property¿s location, site plan, and site photos. They evaluated the request against the six required criteria and explained the reasons for recommending denial of Variance Request #1 and approval of Variance Requests #2¿4. Staff also noted that one letter had been received in support of the variance requests, and none was in opposition. The BZA discussed the location of the proposed accessory structure, specifically the attached covered carport, and how it relates to the property. The applicant was present and explained the need for the new shed, noting that the size of the shed had already been reduced. No members of the public were present to speak in favor of or in opposition to the requests. The BZA recommended approval of the Variance requests by a 6-0 vote, with 1 absent, subject to the three conditions found in the staff report, with modifications, and the addition of Conditions of Approval 4-6 as follows: 1. Development shall be in accordance with the site plan stamped January 09, 2026 and elevations dated October 15, 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). 4. Prior to the issuance of a permit for the new accessory structure (shed), permits shall be obtained for both covered patios. 5. Prior to the issuance of a permit for the new accessory structure (shed), demolition permits for the two existing accessory structures must be obtained. 6. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Completion for the accessory structure permit, the applicant shall provide a Florida #1 3-inch caliper canopy tree as described

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan stamped January 09, 2026, revised to remove the accessory structure, and elevations dated October 15, 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).