Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-10-128 — KHALDOUN MAMLOUK

Request: Variances in the R-T-2 zoning district to allow existing fences to remain as follows: 1) 8 ft. in height along the front and side property lines in lieu of 4 ft.; 2) 10 ft. in height along the rear property line in lieu of 8 ft.; and, 3) To allow more than 50% fence opacity for fences on vacant properties. (Note: The site is the former non-conforming auto salvage yard which lost its non-conforming status. A site inspection revealed the site has been cleared of all junk vehicles. The applicant states the main reason for the fencing is to act as a containment structure for the applicant's dogs).

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Variance request #3 is not necessary as the property is not vacant. The applicant is the new owner of the site. The new owner has removed the junk vehicles from the site. However, he desires to retain the existing fencing surrounding the site. He stated he owns several dogs. Staff advised the BZA that while the fencing is not typical for residential yards, it has existed for numerous years. Also, since the owner has dogs and the site is located directly across a public park, it was wise to keep the fence along Madison Avenue at 8 ft. ion height. The BZA questioned the applicant. The BZA addressed the tarp on the two entry gates by conditions of approval. There was no opposition at the hearing.