Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-10-102 — DAVID BROOME

Request: Variances in the R-CE zoning district to construct an accessory structure as follows: 1) In front of the principal residence in lieu of alongside or to the rear; and 2) To allow an accessory structure 18 ft. in height in lieu of 15 ft. (Note: The subject property is 5.7 acres in size. The applicant has letters of support from the neighbors to the north and south of the subject property.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff noted that the primary hardship for the subject property is the result of the potential presence of wetlands. There is a pond on the property, and the entire east end of the property is shown as having hydric soils. In addition, the remainder of the property is shown to have potentially hydric soils. The area where the applicant intends to construct the accessory structure is already cleared. Further, the portion of the lot which connects to N. Econlockhatchee Trail is heavily wooded. An existing structure on the lot between the subject property and Econlockhatchee Trail further buffers views into the site. The site is part of a rural enclave, so the building will not be out of character. The location proposed is preferable to locating the structure to the rear of the home. The applicant indicated their agreement with staff's recommendation and the conditions. There being no one present to speak for or against the application, the public hearing was closed. The BZA determined that the environmental constraints warrant the need for the variance.