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Variance — approvedSE-16-08-091

Orange CountyBoard of Zoning Adjustment

Heard August 4, 2016

Vote
Not recorded
Jurisdiction
Orange County
Orange County
Meeting body
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Case number
SE-16-08-091

Summary of the decision

SE-16-08-091 — THOMAS OAKES

Request: Special Exception in the A-1 zoning district to provide veterinary services inside existing single family residence. (Note: The applicant submitted a petition containing 7 signatures in favor of the request).

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case, covering the location, the site plan, and photographs. The applicant requested that Condition #5, be amended to allow animals to stay overnight for observation and recovery from surgery. The BZA agreed to amend Condition #5. The BZA was concerned about animal noise based on previous similar cases and wanted a condition added, stating that the structure shall be fitted with sound deadening insulation. Staff received eight (8) commentaries in favor of the application and one (1) in opposition. There was no opposition at the hearing. The BZA approved the Special Exception with amended Condition #5, and the added condition, stating that the structure shall be fitted with sound deadening insulation.

Affected parcels

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Provenance

Extracted from the official meeting record on Jul 24, 2026. Extraction confidence: 95%. Always confirm against the adopted minutes before relying on this decision in a filing.