Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-16-01-129 — PEI ZHENG WU

Request: Special Exception in the A-2 zoning district to allow a mobile home as a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for the applicant's parents and a Variance to allow said ADU in front of the principal structure. (Note: The ADU will be located a minimum of 100 ft. from Lake Pickett Rd.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant is requesting approval of a Special Exception in the A-2 zoning district to allow a mobile home as a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for the applicant's parents. To accommodate the ADU the applicant will need a variance to allow said ADU in front of the principal structure. Staff identified the location of the project and explained that over four (4) acres of the 5.3 acre parcel are wetlands, leaving just under 1.25 acres of land to place the existing mobile home and the ADU. Because the existing mobile home was sited so far back on the upland portion of the site, there is no room behind it located out of the wetland to place the ADU, thus, the need for the variance. The applicant explained that the ADU was for his parents. He further noted that he accepted the condition proposed by staff. Two residents spoke regarding the request. They were not opposed in concept, however, they wanted to know if the unit would ultimately become a rental, and whether there would be multiple septic systems, and what impact the use would have on their property values, and the environment. Staff noted that proposed condition #4, limited occupancy of the ADU to family, and prohibited the renting of the unit. Anyone wishing to change that condition would need to return to the BZA to have the condition removed. Regarding the environment, the owner would need permits from the State for connecting the new ADU to either the existing or a new septic tank. The State would ensure environmental concerns were addressed. Both residents indicated that they were satisfied and did not object.