Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-23-10-095 — Amy Daly for Freedom Ride

Request: Amendment to an existing Special Exception and Variance in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1) Amendment to a Special Exception for a therapeutic riding center to include a covered horse wash area and to reduce the size of the previously approved stable and arena. 2) Variance to allow all unimproved parking spaces in lieu of improved parking spaces.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, photos of the site and the history of prior approvals. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for approval of the Special Exception and Variance. Staff noted that two (2) comments were received in favor of the requests, and no comments were received in opposition to the request. The applicant agreed with the staff presentation and briefly mentioned the services to the community provided by the facility. 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 the Variance by a 5-0 vote, with one absent and one seat vacant, subject to the twelve (12) conditions in the staff report.