Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-04-024 — POULOS & BENNETT, LLC

Request: Variance in the C-1 zoning district to construct a commercial building (storage facility) 40 ft. high in lieu of 35 ft. high adjacent to R-3 zoning district to the west and south. (Note: The zoning code requires a maximum height of 35 ft. when located within 100 ft. of residential uses. There are multifamily residences to the west and south. Therefore, the storage building is limited to 35 ft. in height.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant is proposing a 40 ft. high, four- story self-storage facility. The zoning code requires a maximum height of 35 ft. when located within 100 ft. of residential uses. There are is a two-story apartment complex (multi-family residences) to the west and south of the subject property. If the apartment complex was not there the applicant would not need a variance as the proposed building is not within 100 ft. of any single family homes. Further, the applicant would be allowed to build up to 50 ft. high under those circumstances. The most impacted uses for this request is an apartment building and an apartment complex clubhouse. The BZA concluded the request was minor and did not adversely impact any surrounding single family homes. Staff did receive some 7 commentaries in opposition from homes located over 1,455 ft. away. There was no opposition at the hearing. The applicant was in agreement with staff's recommendations and the proposed conditions. There was no one in attendance to speak for or against the request. After a brief discussion the BZA approved the variance subject to the six (6) conditions.