Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-22-04-022 — Sheila Cichra

Request: Variance in the R-CE zoning district for the expansion of an existing single-family residence to allow a south side setback of 5.3 ft. in lieu of 10 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 one (1) comment was received in support, and no comments were received in opposition. The applicant did not have anything to add. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA noted narrowness of the lot and the lack of development alternatives, noted the year the owner purchased the property and unanimously recommended approval of the variance by a 6-0 vote, with one seat vacant, subject to the three (3) conditions in the staff report.