Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-25-09-037 — Marvin Weeks

Request: Variances in the A-2 Zoning district as follows: 1) To allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in front of the primary dwelling unit in lieu of the side or rear 2) To allow ground mounted mechanical equipment (A/C pad) in the front yard in lieu of the side or rear of the principal structure

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 (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation of denial of the Variances. Staff noted that 5 comments were received in favor, and no correspondence was received in opposition to the requests. The applicant, their architect, and contractor were present. The applicant team described their justifications for requesting the Variances stating that the ADU location will utilize the existing septic system and they have future plans to add a concrete pad for their RV on the east side of the property. BZA discussed the ADU location in relation to the existing septic and well. They also noted that the house faces Dolphin Circle and does not visually appear to be in front of the primary home. Also, the ADU will be designed to match the existing home. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA recommended approval of the Variance as requested by a 5-0 vote with two (2) absent, subject to the seven (7) conditions found in the staff report and an additional condition of approval #8 as follows: 8. The ADU shall be built in the same material as the house and the same color palette as the house.

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan and elevations, dated June 16, 2025, and elevations, dated August 4, 2025, as modified, 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).