Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-24-04-018 — Otis Smith Jr., Deborah Smith

Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1) To allow an existing detached accessory structure in front of the principal structure in lieu of the side or rear. 2) To allow an addition to the detached accessory structure in front of the principal structure in lieu of the side or rear.

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 approval. Staff noted that one (1) comment was received in support, and no comments were received in opposition. The applicant agreed with the staff presentation and briefly discussed the history of the property and the existing improvements. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA briefly discussed the Variances, stated justification for the six (6) criteria and unanimously recommended approval of the Variances by a 6-0 vote, with one seat vacant, subject to the 4 conditions in the staff report.