Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-23-10-089 — Paul Thomas Abate Jr

Request: Variances in the R-1AA zoning district for the construction of a 2-story addition (covered porch) as follows: 1) To allow a setback of 30 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) in lieu of 35 ft. 2) To allow a northeast rear setback of 30 ft. in lieu of 35 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 eight (8) comments were received in support, and no comments were received in opposition. The applicant had nothing to add. The BZA noted that there is nowhere else to build on the property. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. 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.