Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-03-002 — DEXTER WILLIAMS

Request: Variance in the R-L-D zoning district to construct a sunroom addition 15 ft. from the rear (north) property line in lieu of 20 ft. (Note: The applicant's HOA and four (4) of the most impacted neighbors have submitted letters of support.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff explained that the R-L-D zoning district was not a very commonly used district. In addition, while the actual rear setback for this district is 15 ft., it is because the developers envisioned larger rear yards that they established the setbacks by way of the plat. Therefore, the BZA is actually acting to allow the applicant to do what they would be able to do in any other subdivision with this zoning by right. In addition, if this were a screen room, the applicant could construct it up to 13 ft. into the rear setback by code. Staff concluded by showing that the applicant had the support of the four most impacted property owners and the HOA. The applicant was in agreement with the staff recommendation and proposed conditions. There being no one in attendance to speak for or against the request, the public hearing was closed. The BZA found that the applicant was being denied rights enjoyed by others in the same zoning district. Further, the fact that the HOA supported the request showed that this would not be a detriment to the neighborhood.