April 17, 2007 BCC Called Public Hearing on BZA #VA February 1, 2007 Applicant: Towanda Hannah

Case:VA Applicant:Towanda Hannah Request:Variance to construct 2-story residence 9 ft. from front and rear property lines in lieu of 25 ft. Zoning:R-1 Tract Size:54 ft. x 109 ft. Location:South side Tattenham Way, west of Kenton Ct., south of Wetherbee Road, within the Southchase development District:#4 Case:VA Applicant:Towanda Hannah Request:Variance to construct 2-story residence 9 ft. from front and rear property lines in lieu of 25 ft. Zoning:R-1 Tract Size:54 ft. x 109 ft. Location:South side Tattenham Way, west of Kenton Ct., south of Wetherbee Road, within the Southchase development District:#4 Background

Zoning Map

Location Map Subject Site

BZA-APPROVED REVISED SITE PLAN DATED/RECEIVED 1/23/07

Front Elevation Plan

Rear Elevation Plan

Front of property on cul-de-sac

Back of property: View of surrounding homes

Close up: View of adjacent homes

View on cul-de-sac

Subject property at end of cul-de-sac and home abutting rear property line

Home abutting the east

Home abutting the west

Project Data and Staff Analysis 1)Site consists of two combined “out parcels”, 54 ft. x 109 ft. 2)Surrounded by platted residential lots within Southchase subdivisions. 3)Subdivision development around the site resulted in site’s frontage positioned horizontally facing the street, resulting in narrow (54’) lot depth. 4)Property owner Mrs. Jaffe obtained rezoning approval: A-1 to R-1 (P&Z 12/15/05) for future sale of site with R-1 setbacks. 5)Applicant Towanda Hannah is contract purchaser. Variance request to reduce front and rear yard setbacks due to narrow lot depth.

BZA Findings January 2007 BZA Hearing: Southchase HOA representatives concerned about compatibility. BZA continues hearing to February, directing applicant to reduce house size, and directing HOA and applicant meet to resolve differences of opinion. 1)January 2007 BZA Hearing: Southchase HOA representatives concerned about compatibility. BZA continues hearing to February, directing applicant to reduce house size, and directing HOA and applicant meet to resolve differences of opinion. 2)Applicant and HOA officers meet subsequent to BZA hearing. 3) HOA attorney submits letter requesting applicant limit house size to no larger than any other home on Tattenham Way. no larger than any other home on Tattenham Way. 4)Applicant complies with HOA request: Submits revised site plan to BZA at February hearing showing house size at 2,200 sq. ft. living to BZA at February hearing showing house size at 2,200 sq. ft. living area (2,723 gross sq. ft.). area (2,723 gross sq. ft.).

Letter from Southchase HOA

UPDATE Public Information meeting held April 2 nd. HOA officers present and in agreement with request. Neighbor to east opposed based on differences between his house size and applicant’s.

BZA Recommendation: Approved the Variance request in that the Board made the finding that the requirements of Orange County Code, Section have been; approval is per Revised Site Plan dated/Received January 23, 2007, and restricting the house size to 2, 200 square feet of living area and 2,723 square feet gross square footage. (unanimous)

Additional Conditions Prior to permitting, the subject property shall be included in the Southchase Phase 1A Homeowners’ Association (HOA), and be made subject to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions governing Southchase, provided the Southchase HOA legally accepts the inclusion of the subject property (according to the procedures set forth in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions governing Southchase) within 90 days of a written request from the owner of the subject property.

BCC Action Requested ACTION REQUESTED: Uphold the BZA recommendation of approval with conditions.

April 17, 2007 BCC Called Public Hearing on BZA #VA February 1, 2007 Applicant: Towanda Hannah