Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-07-064 — ALEJANDRO MANCUSO

Request: Variances in the R-T-2 zoning district to allow existing accessory building to remain as follows: 1) With 1,209 sq. ft. in lieu of a 500 sq. ft. (Approved w/Conditions); and 2) To be built with materials (metal) that are not commonly used for single family home construction (Denied). (Note: This application is the result of code enforcement action.) The BZA amended variance request #1, stating that the structure was to be reduced to 800 square feet and denied variance request #2.

Decision: Partial Approval

Hearing: The applicant is requesting variances to allow an existing accessory building to remain with 1,209 sq. ft. in lieu of a 500 sq. ft.; and to have materials (metal) that are not commonly used for single family home construction. Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, addressing the location, the site plan, and photos. Staff had concerns about the size of the building. And this is a result of code enforcement action. Code Enforcement provided a brief presentation regarding their visit to the property and the citation. The applicant removed other structures prior to the BZA hearing to assist in resolving the current variance requests. The applicant's attorney spoke and stated that the structure was built in 2004 after Orange County was hit by multiple hurricanes. The applicant spoke and stated that he stores his tools and cars in the structure. Staff received six (6) commentaries in favor and two (2) commentaries in opposition. There being no one present to support or oppose the requests, the public hearing was closed. The BZA amended variance request #1, stating that the structure was to be reduced to 800 square feet and denied variance request #2. The BZA stated that the structure needs to be upgraded with materials similar to the primary residence. With said amendments, the BZA agreed with the staff recommendations.