Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-01-182 — BASSEM WAHAB

Request: Variances in the R-2 zoning as follows: 1) Variance to validate the side (westerly) setback of existing residence at 4 ft. in lieu of 6 ft.; 2) To construct an addition (lanai with a permanent roof extension) 17 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 25 ft.; and, 3) To construct an addition (lanai with a permanent roof extension) 4 ft. from the side (westerly) property line in lieu of 6 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff noted that the property was irregularly shaped with a sloping rear property Line. As a result of the angle of the rear lot line, a portion of the lanai is actually located 36 ft. from the rear lot line. Only a portion of the addition is actually in the setback. Further, the property backs to stormwater management area. Finally, the HOA and three neighbors, including the one immediately east were in support. The applicant indicated that they were in agreement with the recommendation and the conditions. There being no one in attendance to speak for or against the request, the public hearing was closed. The BZA concluded that the irregular shape of the lot warranted the need for a variance.