Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-18-09-120 — SANDRA CASTANO

Request: Special Exception and Variances in the R-1A zoning District as follows: 1) Special Exception to allow a 600 sq. ft. detached Accessory Dwelling Unit. 2) Variance to allow an existing swimming pool to remain in front of the principal structure in lieu of along side or behind. 3) Variance to allow an existing swimming pool to remain 24 ft. from the front property line in lieu of 25 ft. 4) Variance to allow an existing shed to remain 4 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 5 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant would like to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit for her son at the rear of her property. The swimming pool and shed are existing and the variances are needed to validate the existing structures. Staff explained the site, showed site photos, and gave their recommendation. The applicant stated they were in agreement with staff's presentation and were fine with the conditions. No one spoke in favor or in opposition at the hearing. The BZA felt the request was compatible with the area and approved the special exception with the variances.