Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-26-03-095 — Christopher Schuette

Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district to allow the conversion of a garage to an attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as follows: 1) With a front setback of 23.49 ft. in lieu of 25 ft. 2) With a side setback of 6.41 ft. in lieu of 7.5 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff presented the proposal, outlined the property's location, site plan, and site photos, and reviewed the six criteria and explained the reasons for recommending approval of the Variance. Staff noted that no comments were received in support, and no comments were received in opposition to the request. The applicant, who was present, stated that they were in support of Staff¿s recommendation. The BZA determined that the request is appropriate, as the house has remained in its current configuration with no major modifications since its original construction, and the ADU remains within the original footprint of the garage. The BZA recommended approval of the Variance request by a 6-0 vote, with one absent, subject to the five conditions found in the staff report.

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan and elevations date stamped July 03, 2025, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).