Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-18-08-094 — ALEX PINTO

Request: Variances in the R-1AA zoning district to allow an addition to an existing home as follows: (see the new plan for what was approved, dated 8/2/18) 1) To allow a side setback of 4 ft. in lieu of 7.5 ft. (THE BZA APPROVED A 4 feet, 2 inch side setback in lieu of 7.5 ft.) 2) To allow a rear setback of 15 ft. in lieu of 35 ft. (THE BZA APPROVED A 23 feet, 10 inch rear setback in lieu of 35 ft.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case covering the location, the site plan, and photos. The applicant stated that they do not want to build on the right side because the neighbor's house is closer to the property line, and they have future plans to install a pool in that location. The applicant presented a revised plan with: a 4 feet, 2 inch side setback in lieu of 7.5 feet, and a 23 feet, 10 inch rear setback in lieu of 35 feet. The BZA asked why the addition cannot be built on the right side, and confirmed that the neighbor to the left was not against the proposal. The neighbor to the right at 8958 Birkdale Court, stated that they were initially against the proposal, but they are now in favor. They are OK with the addition on the other side, but do not like the 4 ft. setback. Staff received no commentaries in favor of the application, and 8 in opposition to the application. The BZA approved the variance subject to the revised plan dated August 2, 2018, with: a 4 feet, 2 inch side setback in lieu of 7.5 feet, and a 23 feet, 10 inch rear setback in lieu of 35 feet.