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AVFRC can show that without it, they lose all reasonable use of the land or the value of the land is documented to be dramatically lower without the variance. If that hurdle is overcome, they may only grant the smallest variance that will still allow any reasonable use of the parcel, or prevent a drastic loss of value. So a change in the setbacks cannot be general, but only the smallest change absolutely necessary to avoid the loss of any profitable use.
BZA member Alex Sharp argued that it is clear without more research and documenta1 tion that the parcel is much more valuable if a house can be built upon it. The rest of the board wanted to see concrete evidence of the value of the parcel with and without a variance. The entire BZA agreed that a general waiver of the setback requirements was not allowable, so they urged Atkins to return with more
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