Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-23-06-034 — Dirk Arace

Request: Variance in the PD zoning district to allow the construction of a 2-story addition with a north side setback of 7.5 ft. in lieu of 10 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: 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 approval. Staff noted that five (5) comments were received in support, and no comments were received in opposition. The owner stated that it is not self-created, as they cannot build anywhere else on the lot. They cannot build closer to the pool for structural reasons, and, and they are only requesting a setback that is similar to new phases of the same neighborhood. They also noted that the abandoned sidewalk is a eyesore, and the expansion will be 25 ft. from the adjacent house, and these neighbors have approved. One neighbor spoke against the case, stating concerns about the sidewalk remaining clear as an evacuation route for the school. The BZA confirmed that the proposal does not block the sidewalk, and noted the distance to the adjacent house due to the sidewalk. The BZA discussed the variance and stated justification for the six (6) criteria and unanimously recommended approval of the Variance by a 5-0 vote, with one absent and one vacant, subject to the four (4) conditions found in the staff report.