Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-22-09-098 — Patricia Ortiz for Wash City

Request: Variance in the C-1 zoning district to allow the new construction of a carwash with a north rear 10 ft. setback in lieu of 20 ft.

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 of the application, and one (1) was received in opposition. The applicant presented the rationale for the wider drive aisles than the Code minimum requirements in order to provide greater maneuvering area for the cleaning of larger vehicles in work station spaces and not for general parking spaces. Also discussed was the adjacent undeveloped tract to the north and the distance to the closest residences and how the proposal meets all performance standards, setbacks and utility requirements. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA discussed the requested Variance, noted the retention areas and drainage requirements, the rationale for the requested extended drive aisle width and unanimously recommended approval of the Variance by a 7-0 vote, subject to the six (6) conditions in the staff report.