Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-26-06-045 — Marie Lefevre

Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to allow a Community Residential Home to be located 807.5 ft. from another Community Residential Home in lieu of 1,000 ft.

Decision: Denied

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 criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for denial of the Variance. Staff noted that no comments were received in favor and none in opposition to the request. The BZA asked Staff about other existing operations in the area and if a map showing all nearby facilities could be shown. Staff noted a map was not available but provided data from the State regarding the existing registered facilities in the nearby area. The applicant was present and discussed the need for the CRH in the area and the kind of residents they intended to care for. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA discussed the intent of the distance separation between CRH facilities and the importance of maintaining the State required distance separation. The BZA recommended denial of the Variance request by a 7-0 vote, with none absent.

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the survey dated September 25, 2009, 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).