Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-18-06-062 — DANA SCOTT OF GREEN TREE ASSISTED LIVING, LLC

Request: Special Exception and Variances in the R-3 zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception to expand an existing Assisted Living Facility (ALF) from 80 beds to 98 beds. (APPROVED) 2) Variance to decrease the number of parking spaces from 49 spaces to 27 spaces. (APPROVED) 3) Variance to provide 0 bicycle parking spaces in lieu of 5 bicycle parking spaces. (DENIED)

Decision: Partial Approval

Hearing: Staff discussed the history of the property, and explained that the parking was actually being increased. The use has existed for a long enough period, that it is actually the center of the neighborhood, which has grown around it. The residents of the neighborhood do not drive either autos nor bicycles. However, the County does advocate bicycle parking. The applicant waived their right to speak, agreeing with the staff recommendation. There being no one present to speak for or against the request, the public hearing was closed. The BZA concluded that the Special exception was warranted. In addition, the variance for the parking was met. However, the variance for the parking was not fully justified. A motion to recommend approval of the Special Exception and the variance for the parking, while recommending denial of the variance for the bicycle parking was passed unanimously.