Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-09-113 — MAUREEN WATFORD

Request: Variances in the R-CE-2 zoning district to construct accessory building (carport) as follows: 1) 2,643 sq. ft. in lieu of 2,000 sq. ft.; and, 2) Less than 10 ft. from existing detached accessory building.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff explained that due to the construction of SR 408, a ditch located on the subject property had been physically separated from a natural body of water to the southeast. Therefore, there was no longer a Normal High Walter Elevation to contend with. Staff further stated that the applicant wishes to construct a carport for their motor home, and that due to the size of the lot, the extra square footage would not be out of scale. Further, staff found that due to the proposed location of the carport, the home and trees at the front of the property would serve as a visual buffer. Staff received seven (7) commentaries in favor of the request. There was no opposition. The applicant was in agreement with the staff recommendation and the proposed conditions. The BZA found that due to the large size of the property, and the fact that only a small portion of the property to the south actually abutted the area where the carport would be located, the variance was warranted.