Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-18-02-166 — REDEEMER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Request: Special Exception in the R-1A zoning district to construct a 4,312 sq. ft. classroom building on the existing church site.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff noted that the Church had been in this location since 1959, and has become a centerpiece of the neighborhood. The preschool/daycare as been a continuous part of their operation, having been approved for expansion several times. The Church had received approval in 2016 to install two modular classrooms, however, they chose to forgo installing those modular units for construction of permanent site built classrooms. Staff noted that they had one verbal conversation and one written correspondence in support of the request and no opposition. The applicant indicated there agreement with the staff recommendation and conditions. There being no one in attendance to speak for or against the application, the public hearing was closed. The BZA found that the request was consistent with the neighborhood, and served a benefit to the area. A motion to recommend approval was passed unanimously.