Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-22-09-090 — Derek Foust

Request: Variance in the PD zoning district to allow a covered front porch to remain with a south front setback of 18.8 ft. in lieu of 25 ft. Note: This is a 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 approval. Staff noted that twenty-four (24) comments were received in support, and no comments were received in opposition. The applicant agreed with the staff presentation and briefly discussed the history and aesthetics of the front porch and the intent to satisfy the Code citation. The architect further clarified site improvement setbacks. Code Enforcement noted the recent violation citation as a recent citizen complaint. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA discussed the variance and stated justification for the six (6) criteria and unanimously recommended approval of the variance by a 7-0 vote, subject to the five (5) conditions in the staff report.