Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-10-126 — DANA BROWN

Request: Variances in the P-D zoning district to construct additions to single family residence as follows: 1) 7 ft. from the side (east) property line in lieu of 10 ft.; and, 2) 4 ft. from the rear (south) property line in lieu of 10 ft. (Note: This project is a zero lot line development. This allows one wall of the home to be 0 ft. from one side lot line, with a setback for the other side wall of 10 ft. There are no windows on the side of the home with the 0 ft. setback).

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff explained that this property was part of zero lot line P-D, and that the units are situated against one of the side lot lines. The side of the home on the lot line has no windows. Staff also noted that the two most affected neighbors had submitted letters of support. In addition, staff had received one correspondence in support and one in opposition. The applicant's architect was present. They were in agreement with the staff recommendation, however they had concerns regarding condition #4 regarding the overhangs. He noted that the current home has an overhang which extends into the neighbors property, and that they would have to modify the plans if they could not have the overhang. The BZA amended Condition #4 to allow the overhang if there are easements. If there are no easements, the plans must be altered to the satisfaction of the Zoning Manager. There was no opposition at the hearing.