Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-06-067 — SAMUEL CORT

Request: Variances in the R-1 zoning district to allow existing accessory structure (pole barn) to remain as follows: 1) 1,520 sq. ft. in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; and 2) 18 ft. height in lieu of 15 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case, and showed photographs of the additional structures on the property. The applicant admitted that a mistake was made by constructing the building without permits, and stated they will get a survey and remove the extra buildings. The BZA was concerned about the amount of the variance being requested. Staff received two (2) commentaries in favor of the application and one (1) in opposition. There was no opposition at the hearing. The BZA approved the Variance with the addition of condition #6, "Accessory structures shall not exceed 750 cumulative square feet, be located in the rear yard, and meet all required setbacks".