Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-10-137 — TOBY BEST FOR HOMES IN PARTNERSHIP, INC.

Request: Variances in the A-1 zoning district to construct a single family residence as follows: 1) Lot width of 50 ft. in lieu of 100 ft.; 2) Lot area of 9,050 sq. ft. in lieu of 21,780 sq. ft.; and, 3) Side setbacks of 6 ft. on both sides in lieu of 10 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff noted that research showed that numerous variances had been granted in this area for construction on substandard lots. The subject property actually has a single family home on it which is to be razed and the new modern unit will replace. The BZA asked if the new unit would be situated where the existing one is. Staff acknowledged that the home would be sited were the old home was, however, it would be larger. Staff completed its presentation with the fact that no correspondence for or against the request had been received. Staff considered this an application meeting the criteria and supported its approval. The BZA concluded this request was reasonable.