Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-20-11-102 — Mr. and Mrs.Crab (Wen Zheng)

Request: Variances in the IND-2/IND-3 zoning district to allow a 4COP liquor license for consumption on premises as follows: 1) Located 488 feet from a school in lieu of 500 feet. 2) Located 622 feet from a religious institution in lieu of 1,000 feet.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff discussed the proposal, covering the location of the property, the survey, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for approval. Staff noted that two (2) comments were received in support and no comments were received in opposition. The applicant agreed with the staff recommendation and noted that letters of support have been obtained from the adjacent church and school. The BZA noted that an established business with an existing alcohol license has precedent over a newly established operation and the request to upgrade the existing license allows it to remain in operation. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA unanimously recommended approval of the variances, subject to the four (4) conditions in the staff report.