Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-18-12-154 — EDWIN LEE

Request: Variance in the P-D zoning district to allow construction of a lanai with permanent roof with a rear (north) setback of 20 ft. in lieu of 25 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff explained that there are two (2) different rear setbacks for this planned development. Lots located along the perimeter is the development have a 25 ft. rear setback, where lots interior to the community only have a rear setback of 20 ft. It was noted that the existing lanai is actually located two (2) ft. into the required 25 ft. setback. The applicant whishes to go three (3) additional ft. with a larger lanai. The issue with the subject property is the irregular vee shaped rear property line which dips six (6) ft. deeper into the lot than the rear corners. Were it not for the shape of the rear property line, no variance would be needed. Staff concluded that only a portion of the lanai would actually encroach. Staff noted that two neighbors and the HOA supported the request and there was no opposition. The applicant indicated their agreement with the staff recommendation. There being no one present to speak in favor or opposition to the request, the public hearing was closed. The BZA concluded that the shape of the lot made construction of any usable improvement virtually impossible. A motion to recommend approval was unanimously approved.