Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-16-06-052 — WILLIAM DELAPORTE

Request: Special Exception in the A-1 zoning district to construct veterinary hospital (with indoor boarding and no outdoor runs) and Variance to allow a rear setback of 10 ft. in lieu of 50 ft. (Note: The Mt. Dora Veterinary Hospital is demolishing their existing building and re-building a new structure. The new building will be 7,200 sq. ft.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant wanted the BZA to be aware they had received a letter of support from the neighboring Church property. The applicant also stated that the veterinary hospital had been there since 1960, and was well liked by the neighbors. The BZA confirmed that part of the proposed building would be on the A-1 zoned portion of the lot, and clarified there would be no outdoor runs. Staff received one (1) commentary in favor of the application and one (1) in opposition. There was no opposition at the hearing. The BZA approved the Special Exception