Board of Zoning Appeals - 2026-03-04

Michael Fall requested a 1 foot 10.5 inch variance to the 7 foot maximum fence height in the rear yard at 9215 Groundhog Drive in Edge Hill Townhouses subdivision. Applicant cited harassment from neighbor and topography requiring retaining wall. Board found self-imposed hardship due to applicant's grade elevation work and no unique physical conditions justifying variance.

John Johnstone granted variance to use parcel fronting dedicated but unimproved Orlando Avenue for dwelling purposes at property west of Orlando Avenue, south of Maywood Street in Bellemeade Subdivision area. Property approximately 690 feet from state-maintained Seminole Avenue. VDOT standards cannot be met as only one dwelling served by Maywood Street (requires minimum 3 occupied dwellings). Future access will connect to Bellemeade Subdivision road network when developed.

Kristin Schreffler granted special exception to keep four personal dogs (one lab mix, two Siberian Huskies, one Golden Retriever mix ages 1-12) at 5506 Swan Drive in Wilkinson Terrace subdivision. Request resulted from zoning complaint. Applicant installed new 6-foot wood privacy fence replacing 4-foot chain link fence. Applicant is veterinary assistant with 12 years experience.