Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-20-08-078 — Kaley Square Community Center

Request: Special Exception and Variance in the R-2 zoning district as follows: 1) Amendment to an existing Special Exception to allow an existing 1,673 sq. ft. house to be converted to office use and an existing 614 sq. ft. house to be converted to storage for the Kaley Square Community Center, located to the north across Kaley Street. 2) Variance to allow grass parking in lieu of improved parking.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the property, the surrounding residential area and the connection of the property to the Kaley Community Center¿s operations across 22nd Street to the north, and the proposed use of the site as offices. Staff described the history of the community operation, including the provision of a mix of religious and community services since the 1990s. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria, and the reasons for a recommendation for approval, including the compatibility of the proposed amended community center operations and the compatibility of design with the surrounding area after the two existing structures are completed renovations. Staff also provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria for a recommendation of approval for the variance, including the special conditions and circumstances related to the rationale of the provision of grassed spaces for institutional uses with infrequent parking demand. Staff noted that one comment was received in opposition and one comment was received in support. The applicant indicated agreement with the staff presentation and had no comments. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA unanimously recommended approval of the Special Exception and Variance, subject to the nine (9) conditions in the staff report.