Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-18-05-046 — EAST WEST PLACE, LLC

Request: Variance in the C-1 zoning district to allow on-site beverage consumption (2COP) 707 ft. from a religious institution (Community of Resurrected Believers) in lieu of 1,000 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant is applying for a 2COP liquor license within 1,000 ft. of an existing church. Staff outlined the case and showed aerials of the location in question. Staff explained the area is currently undergoing re-development and the restaurants in the area would like to serve beer and wine. The church in question provided a letter of no objection to the requests. Staff also noted that this applicant did not have an end user yet. Staff recommended approval as the variance met the criteria and the church was in support. The pastor from the church stated they were in support of the variances and the development going on in the area. Staff received 26 letters in support and 5 letters in opposition. The BZA stated they felt the variance met the criteria and recommended approval of the variance. The BZA amended condition #4 to remove the "for restaurant use only" portion.