Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-22-06-028 — Michael Wenrich

Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1) To allow an addition with a north setback of 30 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) in lieu of 50 ft. 2) To allow an addition with a south setback of 37 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) in lieu of 50 ft. 3) To allow an existing residence with a south setback of 37 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) in lieu of 50 ft. 4) To allow an existing accessory structure (boat house) with an east setback of zero from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) in lieu of 30 ft. 5) To allow an existing accessory structure (boat house) with a south setback of 24.7 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) in lieu of 30 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 approval. Staff noted that one (1) comment was received in favor of the application, and no comments were received in opposition. The applicant agreed with the staff presentation and had nothing further to add. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA unanimously recommended approval of the variances by a 6-0 vote, with one seat vacant, subject to the five (5) conditions in the staff report, and an amended Condition #5, which states "Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the property owner shall record in the official records of Orange County, Florida an Indemnification/Hold Harmless Agreement, on a form provided by the County, which indemnifies Orange County, Florida from any damages caused by flooding and, which shall inform all interested parties that the addition is located no closer than 30 feet north and 37 ft.  south, and the boat house 0 ft. east and 24.7 south from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) of Lake Fairview."