Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-21-04-012 — Patmin LLC fka Group 108 LLC (Vivien Monaco)

Request: Variance in the I-1/ I-5 zoning district to allow an existing 535* sq. ft. garage to remain with an east rear setback of 14.4 ft. in lieu of 25 ft. This is the result of Code Enforcement action. *Note: Advertised as 509 sq. ft., but 535 sq. ft. as discussed during BZA. This is an unsubstantial difference since setbacks are met.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the history of the site, the site plan, elevations and floor plans of the existing unpermitted structures, and photos of the site. In particular, staff noted that based on aerial photos, it appears that the subject garage was constructed between 2006 and early 2007 and that the current owner purchased the property in 2016. Staff provided an analysis of each of the six (6) Variance criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for denial of the Variance. Staff noted that no comments were received either in favor or in opposition. The applicant noted that permits have been submitted for all unpermitted structures, and also noted that the property abutting the rear of the site is used primarily for open vehicle storage. The applicant also stated that the existing garage structure cannot be relocated since there is no feasible alternative location on the site due to site constraints. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA stated that request is straightforward since the existing structures were built prior to the current ownership. The BZA unanimously recommended approval of the variance by a 6-0 vote, subject to the four (4) conditions in the staff report.