Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-26-03-010 — Sonia Rodriguez

Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district to allow a shed as follows: 1) With a Normal High Water Elevation setback of 27.3 ft. in lieu of 30 ft. 2) With a north side setback of 3.2 ft. in lieu of 5 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff described the proposal, including the property's location, the site plan, and photographs of the site. Staff also presented an analysis of the six variance criteria and explained the basis for recommending denial of Variance #1 and Variance #2. Staff noted that no comments were received in support of the application, while one comment was received in opposition. The applicant was present and described the changes made to the original site plan, as reflected in the revised plan presented to the Board. The applicant also explained the need to maintain the shed in its current location and configuration. There was one person in attendance to speak in opposition to the requests. The BZA discussed the variance requests, the revisions made to the site plan, and the potential impacts on neighboring residences. The Board noted that the improvements are consistent with surrounding development and that denial of the requests would limit the applicant¿s ability to use the accessory structure in its current configuration. EPD provided clarification regarding its opposition to allowing the shed to remain within the NHWE setback. The BZA recommended approval of the Variance requests by a 7-0 vote, subject to the conditions in the 6 conditions listed in the staff report.

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan dated Jan 03, 2026, and elevations dated December 11, 2025, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).