Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-23-05-014 — Robert Murdock for Pinecrest Creek Academy

Request: Variances in the Restricted C-2 zoning district for the installation of an Electronic Message Center (EMC) sign as follows: 1) Variance to allow an east side setback of 0 ft. in lieu of 10 ft. 2) Variance to allow a 33.53 sq. ft. ground sign in lieu of 17.98 sq. 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 denial. Staff noted that no comments were received in support, and no comments were received in opposition. The applicant noted the unique flag shaped property, with narrow frontage and wider at the school. They further stated that the sign will be used for notification, and the zero (0) foot setback will be on the side of the shopping center, and that the request is the minimum possible. They also noted that other signs in the area look the same or larger, as the lots have greater frontage. The BZA noted that the sign can only be seen in one (1) direction, and is generally not noticeable and will not be distracting. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA discussed the variances and stated justification for the six (6) criteria and unanimously recommended approval of the variances by a 5-0 vote, with two absent, subject to the three (3) conditions found in the staff report.