Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-24-08-070 — Joseph Kovecses for Nocia

Request: Board-Called 9/24/24 Special Exception and Variance in the A-1 zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception to allow for a community/civic center, outdoor recreation uses (dog training area, RC car track, and tractor pull) and special events (turkey shoot, annual Zellwood Corn Festival). 2) Variance to allow for unimproved parking spaces and unimproved drive aisles in lieu of improved.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The BZA discussed the requested, and the outcome of the community meeting. One BZA member had concerns about the tractor pull and RC tract noise levels, and suggested a continuance to further address how to mitigate those, or reduce the hours. However, the other BZA members suggested modified hours in the conditions of approval. A motion was made to recommend approval, subject to modified conditions for the tractor pull and RC Race Track. The BZA recommended approval of the Variance, with modified conations of approval for conditions # 4,6, and 17, by a 3-2 vote, with one absent and one seat vacant.