Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-25-03-003 — Ryan Erickson

Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to allow a minimum lot width of 60 ft. in lieu of 75 ft.

Hearing: 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 of the Variance. Staff noted that two (2) comments were received in favor and no correspondence was received in opposition to the request. The BZA discussed with staff the need for the Variance as there was previously a home developed on the site. Staff explained the process of determining if property is considered a substandard lot of record and indicated this lot is not. The applicant was present and agreed with staff¿s recommendation. The applicant stated all the surrounding properties are developed in the area and are slightly smaller than the subject lot and the Variance is required for them to secure financing to build a residence. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA recommended approval of Variance request by a 6-0 vote, with one (1) absent, subject to the three (3) conditions found in the staff report.

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the lot width dimension shown on the site plan date stamped January 22, 2025, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).