Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-10-131 — JON NADLER

Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district to construct detached garage as follows: 1) In the front yard in lieu of the side or rear yards; and, 2) 977 sq. ft. of area in lieu of 634 sq. ft. (25% of home's living area). (Note: There is an existing 464 sq. ft. carport on the subject property located in front of the principal structure. Applicant proposes to remove this carport and construct a new garage that will match the main house).

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant desires to replace the opened carport in his front yard with a enclosed garage. Staff advised the BZA that the new garage will match the main house and is setback significantly from Lake Georgia Dr. In addition, the applicant is embraced by his neighbors pursuant to discussions with them. The applicant gave a quick overview of the request. The BZA concluded the request was reasonable. The BZA concluded there was no other location to place this garage. There was no opposition.