Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-18-12-158 — STEVEN LaBRET

Request: 2/26/19 - BCC overturned the BZA recommendations and DENIED this request BOARD-CALLED on January 8, 2019 Variances in the C-1 zoning district to allow a 2-COP license (beer & wine only) for consumption on premises as follows: 1) Located 519 ft. from a religious institution in lieu of 1,000 ft. 2) Located 622 ft. from a religious institution in lieu of 1,000 ft.

Decision: Denied

Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case covering: the location of the property, the measurements to the Churches, and photos of the site and Churches.

The applicant stated that the prior occupant was a Moose Lodge with a liquor license. After they vacated, both Churches were established. The applicant entered into the lease, assuming they cold continue with the license.

The BZA asked where the opposition was located.

Staff received 5 commentaries in favor of the application, and 18 in opposition to the application. There was no opposition at the hearing.

The BZA approved the variance.