Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-21-03-004 — Spinco 11 LLC (John Taylor)

Request: Variances in the I-4 zoning district as follows: 1) To allow a 8,820 sq. ft. existing building located 18 ft. from the north side property line in lieu of 25 ft. 2) To allow a 1,505 sq. ft. east addition located 18 ft. from the north side property line in lieu of 25 ft. 3) To allow a 1,508 sq. ft. west addition located 18 ft. from the north side property line in lieu of 25 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff explained the proposal, including the location of the site, the history of the property, the site plan, elevations and floor plans of the existing and proposed additions, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for denial since the project could be redesigned to comply with the required setback. Staff noted that two (2) correspondences were received in support, including one (1) from the most impacted neighbor to the north, and no correspondences were received in opposition. The applicant provided reasons for the request and the design of the proposed addition, which includes a very large investment in an area which has been in decline for years. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA unanimously recommended approval of the variances by a 6-0 vote, subject to the four (4) conditions in the staff report.