Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-12-159 — NEIL PERAZA

Request: Variance in the P-D zoning district to construct a 1 story addition to a single family residence 5 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 25 ft. (Note: The property is odd-shaped and has two rear property lines. The applicant submitted 2 letters of support from adjacent property owners.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, covering the location, lot layout, and photos. The applicant agreed with the staff report, and stated that the addition is for his mother. The neighbors are in favor. The BZA clarified the location of the construction, and where the 5 ft. setback will be. They also confirmed that there are 2 rear property lines and setbacks, and that this unusual circumstance constitutes a hardship and meets the variance criteria. Staff received 2 commentaries in favor of the application and none in opposition. There was no opposition at the hearing.