Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-03-016 — ROBERT THOMAS

Request: Variance in the R-1 zoning district to construct accessory structure (new carport w/existing shed) containing 936 sq. ft. in lieu of 542 sq. ft. (living area (2,170 sq. ft.) x 25%). (Note: The applicant is removing an existing 320 sq. ft. carport and constructing a new 600 sq. ft. carport on the side of the residence. There is an existing 336 sq. ft. shed which is to remain.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff noted that this application was continued from the March meeting to allow a re-advertising of the proper square footage. Since that time one additional individual supporting the request had been added to the two prior correspondents who were in support. The lot is almost 10 times the size of the typical lot in the R-1 zoning district. If it were zoned R-CE as are the abutting lots to the north, the applicant would actually be entitled to 2,000 sq. ft. of accessory structure. Further, due to the size of the lot, the carport will actually be set back over 120 ft. from the front property line, and will be 9 ft. from the side lot line. Two other variances for oversized carports or garages had been approved in this neighborhood. The applicant noted that they were in agreement with the staff recommendation and conditions of approval. The BZA concluded this case meet the criteria for the granting of a variance.