Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-01-04-022 — Thomas Snyder

Request: Variances in a P-D zone to construct an accessory building (garage) as follows: 1. 1500 sq. ft. in size in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; 2. 19 ft. in height in lieu of 15 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The property is located in Live Oak Estates, a subdivision with a country-like atmosphere consisting of homes on one acre lots. The applicant wants to build a 30' x 50' (1500 sq. ft.) garage to house his boat and recreational vehicle. The garage will be located near the center of the property, away from adjoining properties. The design will be consistent with that of the house. Several neighboring property owners wrote in favor of the request. The homeowner's association wrote a letter of approval with a set of conditions applicable to the design and landscaping of the building. The applicant is fully committed to complying with the association's conditions. There was no opposition at the public hearing.