Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-21-07-041 — Cynthia Syphax

Request: Variances in the R-1AA zoning district as follows: 1) To allow the conversion of an existing 272 sq. ft. porch into living area with a west street side setback of 13.2 ft. in lieu of 15 ft. 2) To allow an existing 2,024 sq. ft. residence to remain with a west street side setback of 13.2 ft. in lieu of 15 ft. 3) To allow an existing 308 sq. ft. detached garage to remain with a west street side setback of 13.5 ft. in lieu of 15 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 approval. Staff noted that four (4) comments were received in support and none in opposition. The applicant stated that they had nothing to add / no additional details. The BZA felt that the case was straightforward. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA recommended approval of the variance by a 6-0 vote, subject to the six (6) conditions in the staff report.