Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-19-07-072 — Worship and Praise Center

Request: A Special Exception to allow a private K-12 school for up to 50 students using existing Sunday School classrooms in the A-2 zoning district.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff explained that due to the existing zoning and Future Land Use, no Special Exception was needed for the current use. However, a school is required to obtain a Special Exception in the A-2 zoning district. It was explained that no exterior changes would occur to the outside of the existing structure, but only to the interior to accommodate the new students. Staff did note that there was a mobile home located on the site which was not currently being used as a residence, but rather as a meeting room. The applicant must demonstrate that the current use of the mobile home meets the current building codes. Staff noted that they had not received any commentaries in favor or opposition to the request.

The applicant indicated their agreement with the staff recommendation. There being no one present to speak in favor or opposition to the request, the public hearing was closed.

The BZA concluded that the proposed school met all of the requirements for granting a Special Exception. A motion to recommend approval was passed unanimously.