Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-05-030 — STEVEN VAUGHT

Request: Variances in the R-CE zoning district for the following: 1) Variance to construct an accessory structure (garage) with 1,000 sq. ft. of area in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; 2) Variance to validate a substandard parcel with .45 acres of lot area in lieu of 1 acre; and 3) Variance to validate existing residence with a front setback of 27 ft. in lieu of 35 ft. (Note: The subject property backs up to an overhead power line easement and the SR 417).

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant removed the original shed on site. It was unsightly. He wants to replace it with a 1,000 sq. ft. garage which will match a house design. Staff advised the BZA the new garage will be aesthetically pleasing. There is a 100 ft. wide overhead transmission easement behind his house where the garage is proposed. The applicant stated he thought he could replace his accessory building without the need for a variance. There was no opposition. The BZA approved the request with conditions.