Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-24-04-005 — Penny Seater for Habitat for Humanity 3403 Warren Sapp

Request: Variances in the A-1 zoning district for the construction of a single-family residence as follows: 1) To allow a minimum lot size of 0.19 acres in lieu of 0.5 acres. 2) To allow a lot width of 86.47 ft. in lieu of 100 ft. 3) To allow a north rear setback of 35 ft. in lieu of 50 ft. 4) To allow a structure to be located nearer the side street lot line than the required front yard of such abutting lot (21.2 ft. in lieu of 25 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 denial since the subject property and the adjacent property are under common ownership. Staff noted that no comments were received in support or in opposition. The applicant was not in attendance. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA noted that the lots were created and platted in a non-conforming manner, noted that the county supports affordable housing, noted that this case is nearly identical to the following case under the same ownership, stated justification for the six (6) criteria and unanimously recommended approval, subject to the 3 conditions in the staff report.