Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-26-05-036 — Kevin Carpenter

Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to allow an addition with a rear setback of 28 ft. in lieu of 30 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: "Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for denial of the Variance request. Staff noted that no comments were received in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA had no questions for Staff. The applicant was present and discussed the door width for ADA compliance and the need for the extra 2 feet in the addition. The BZA asked the applicant about demolition of the existing rear side of the home and compatibility of the existing home with the new addition. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor of the request. There was no one in attendance to speak in opposition of the request. The BZA discussed the request and felt that a 2 ft. deviation from the setback was De minimis and was compatible the surrounding area. The BZA recommended approval of the Variance request by a 6-0 vote, with 1 absent, subject to the 3 conditions of approval in the staff report."

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan and elevations dated March 12, 2024, 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).