Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-23-07-036 — Sam Sebaali

Request: Variance in the C-1 zoning district to allow a 37.5 ft. major street setback in lieu of 55 ft. for a parking area.

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 one (1) comment was received in opposition. The applicant agreed with the staff recommendation and stated that they are only asking to be treated like other properties on the same corridor. He noted that they have a greater setback than other properties on the same corridor where the center line shifts from 4 lanes to 2 lanes. He also stated that the goal is to keep development as far as possible from the residential area and to preserve the large oak tree. The City Planner for the City of Edgewood stated that the property is an enclave in the county surrounded by Edgewood. They want consideration on landscaping and the understory trees and tiered hedges, and noted that the landscaping as proposed would overhang on to the sidewalk. The BZA discussed the variance and stated justification for the six (6) criteria and unanimously recommended approval of the Variance by a 5-0 vote, with one absent and one vacant, subject to the four (4) conditions found in the staff report, and an amended condition 4 to state, ¿Enhanced landscaping shall be installed along Hansel Avenue, consistent with the landscape plan provided, consisting of staggered understory trees, planted 12 ft. apart, and a continuous hedge. The understory trees shall be evergreens.¿