Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-26-01-078 — McGregor Love

Request: Variances in the A-2 zoning district as follows: 1) To allow a minimum lot area of 13,397 sq. ft. in lieu of 21,780 sq. ft. 2) To allow a front setback of 33.5 ft. in lieu of 35 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff presented the proposal, outlined the property's location, site plan, and site photos, and reviewed the six criteria and explained the reasons for recommending approval of Variance #1 and denial of Variance #2. Staff noted that no public comments were received either in support or opposition to the request. The applicant who was present explained the lack of upland area on the subject property and the lengths the property owner has gone to develop the lot while minimizing wetland impacts. BZA discussed the location of the septic, well, and drain field in relation to the constraints of the existing wetland impacts and buffers. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. A County representative from Environmental Protection Division discussed current permits for wetland determination and wetland impacts. The impact permit approves of the proposal presented before the BZA. The BZA discussed concerns about the wetland impacts existing on site. The BZA recommended approval of the Variance request by a 5-0 vote, with two absent, subject to the 3 conditions found in the staff report with a modified Condition of Approval #1: Development shall be in accordance with the site plan and elevations date stamped October 13, 2025, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan and elevations date stamped October 13, 2025, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).