Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-08-092 — ROBERT SAUNDERS

Request: SEE CONDITIONS. Approval is different than the request !! Variance in the R-1A zoning district to allow accessory structure (shed) to remain 6 inches from the side (eastern) property line and 1 ft. from the rear (northern) property line in lieu of 5 ft. (Note: This is a result of code enforcement action. The shed has existed at this location since 1999).

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, and showed photographs and the location. The applicant stated that he built the shed, and that it is surrounded by vegetation, and had been there for over seventeen (17) years with no complaints. The BZA felt that it would have been different if the applicant had purchased the property unknowingly, rather than building the structure himself. The BZA stated the side setback may remain at six (6) inches, but the rear setback shall be five (5) feet or greater. Staff received two (2) commentaries in favor and two (2) in opposition of the application. There was no opposition at the hearing. The BZA approved the variance to allow the side setback to remain at six (6) inches, but denied the variance for the rear setback.