Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-25-06-024 — Russell Stokes

Request: Variance in the PD Zoning district to allow an addition with a 6 ft. rear setback in lieu of 15 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 the Variance. Staff noted that four (4) comments were received in favor and no comments in opposition to the request. The applicant was present and disagreed with Staff's recommendation. They discussed how the request complies with the 6 Criteria and how the addition will address existing issues with heat from lack of shade structures on site. The BZA discussed the request will replace and be slightly smaller than the existing structure. Additionally, they discussed the structure abuts a golf course to the rear and other similar cases in the area have been approved. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA recommended approval of Variance request by a 5-0 vote, subject to the six (6) conditions found in the staff report.

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan date stamped May 13, 2025, as modified to address COA #4 and #5, and elevations date stamped May 13, 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).