Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-22-03-149 — Joel Betances

Request: Variance in the R-1 zoning district to allow an addition to a residence with a south rear setback of 21.8 ft. in lieu of 25 ft. Note: This is the result of Code Enforcement.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for denial. Staff noted that no comments were received in favor or in opposition to the request. The applicant described that the rationale for constructing the addition was due to safety reasons due to a prior burglary and claimed he was not aware that a permit was needed. Code enforcement staff discussed history of citation. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA discussed the request, how minimal the request is in comparison with other nearby approved similar ones, and unanimously recommended approval of the variance by a 6-0 vote and one seat vacant, subject to the four (4) conditions in the staff report.