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63 <br /> DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REQUEST <br /> The Orange County UDO requires residential development(s)within the Agricultural Residential(AR)Zoning <br /> District to adhere to a 40-foot front setback from a public or private right-of-way. The applicant has applied for <br /> a Variance to reduce this setback to 30-feet in order to construct a residential dwelling on the vacant parcel. <br /> In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.10.3 of the UDO,the BOA may approve a variance in cases where <br /> unnecessary hardships would result from carrying out the strict letter of the UDO, when substantial evidence <br /> entered into the official record supports all of the following findings: <br /> (A) Unnecessary hardship would result from the strict application of the Ordinance.It shall not be <br /> necessary to demonstrate that, in the absence of the variance, no reasonable use can be made <br /> of the property. <br /> (B) The hardship results from conditions that are peculiar to the property, such as location,size,or <br /> topography. Hardships resulting from personal circumstances, as well as hardships resulting <br /> from conditions that are common to the neighborhood or general public, may not be the basis <br /> for granting a variance. <br /> (C) The hardship did not result from actions taken by the applicant or the property owner. The act <br /> of purchasing property with knowledge that circumstances exist that may justify the granting <br /> of a variance shall not be regarded as a self-created hardship. <br /> (D) The requested variance is consistent with the spirit,purpose,and intent of the Ordinance, such <br /> that public safety is secured and substantial justice is achieved. <br /> If you cannot attend the Board of Adjustment meeting and the website does not answer your questions about the <br /> requested Variance,you may call 919-245-2575 during regular business hours and you will be directed to a staff <br /> person who can assist you. <br /> Sincerely, fAe <br /> John"Jack"Moran,Planner I <br /> Orange County Planning and Inspections <br /> Additional information is available on the Orange County Planning Department's website: <br /> hiips://www.orangecoqniync.gov/3038/Active-Development-Prqigcts nc.gov/3038/Active-Development-Projects or scan below: <br /> L � <br /> ■ <br /> Si desea servicios de traduccion para esta carta y otros documentos relacionados con el caso/asunto;y/o servicios <br /> de interpretacion de idiomas en una reunion relacionada con este caso/asunto, comuniquese con Current Planning <br /> Division al correo electronico: planning—qpps@oran eg countync.gov o llame al 919-245-2575. Por ,favor, espere al <br /> menos 10 dias para que nuestro personal organice estos servicios. <br /> CC: File; Energov. <br /> Attachments: Legal Standing Form <br />