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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How long til the county makes a decision on the variance?  And what happened to the argument that bc he poured a new foundation that the setback changed so he would still be out of compliance [/quote]

There was a news clip last night saying he had a meeting last night with the county, and has to get a new survey of the property. Depending on the results he can either proceed or apply for a variance. Applying for a variance can take several months and it sounds like the immediate neighbors can choose whether or not to sign it.

https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-county-marble-lane-construction-three-story-media-county-leaders-survey-propery-zoning-land-development-impact-herrity-neighborhood-greenbriar-chantilly-culture-parents-restrictions[/quote]

So if he gets a laser survey and metal property point makers plus ground paint stakes strings...Who's doing the survey?  
Google maps has historical imagery. The addition appears to be wider than the 1 car garage converted to a room. It also extends into the  driveway so that could be a front yard setback issue.

How did this get so far with a new foundation, framing, plywood on a 3 story addition with no stop from the county?  Knew of FX County situation where someone 's contractor digging foundation - visual too close-county came , measured, stop work.

Found a great house zoned for Rocky Run /Chantilly- similar to the original of this.  Added front dormers and a uitlity room behind garage with master suite above garage- great rooflines and lovely home.[/quote]

We had a house in our ffx county neighborhood thay build a besutiful wooden shed in their backyard.  They had to pull it down because it was a couple inches bigger than ffx code.

How did this monstrosity pass the framing inspection?[/quote]

Why do you think it shouldn't pass inspection?[/quote]

In photos, some of 
the plywood boards on the outside don’t appear to be lined up with each other in a secure way. If that very obvious thing isn’t right, what else might be done in a sloppy way that is hidden?
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That's almost certainly because they got a stop work order in the middle of construction. It looks like they intended to come back around with a hand saw. An odd choice, but there's nothing wrong with doing it that way.[/quote]

I have a relative who has been a contractor for almost twenty years. He says that is definitely a sign of poor quality workmanship. And points to the possibility of more problems with the building quality.

It does make you wonder how this will hold up over the years if it ends up being approved. 
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