Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-07-072 — LESLY K. LAROCHE

Request: Variances in the C-1 zoning district to construct commercial building and parking as follows: 1) Parking: 51 ft. from the centerline of Rio Grande Ave. in lieu of 55 ft.; 2) Lot width of 75 ft. in lieu of 100 ft.; 3) Front (west) setback of 24 ft. in lieu of 25 ft.; 4) Rear (east) setback of 0 ft. in lieu of 20 ft.; and, 5) Provide 5 parking spaces in lieu of 8 spaces.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant proposes a auto service business which will perform light auto services. The site is too small to meet the parking and some of the setback requirements. Staff gave an overview of the request. Staff advised the BZA that this request provides a reasonable use of the land and the requested variances would not adversely impact the surrounding uses. The applicant advised the BZA of the discussions he had with staff. He needs these variances to activate the commercial building plans. He confirmed that only light auto services will be conducted and all services will be indoors. The BZA concluded the requests were reasonable and approved them. There was no opposition.