Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-20-08-073 — Premiere Eglise Baptiste Bethanie Dorlando

Request: Special Exception and Variances in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception to allow an existing 5,629 sq. ft. religious institution with 150 seats and the construction of a new 5,700 sq. ft. multipurpose building/ fellowship hall. 2) Variance to allow a 16.6 ft. setback for an existing structure from the front (east) property line in lieu of 25 ft. 3) Variance to allow a 46 ft. setback for an existing structure from the centerline of a minor urban collector, N. Hastings St., in lieu of 55 ft. 4) Variance to allow a 38.9 ft.setback for a parking area from the centerline of a minor urban collector, N. Hastings St., in lieu of 50 ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the property, the surrounding residential area and the adjacent YMCA, and the religious institution's existing and proposed operations. Staff described the history of the property, including the provision of religious and community services on the property since 1960. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria, and the reasons for a recommendation for approval, including the compatibility of the proposed religious operations and the new fellowship hall design with the surrounding area and the upgraded parking lot and landscape improvements relative to the existing conditions. Staff also provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria for a recommendation of approval for the variances, including the special conditions and circumstances related to the existing setbacks for the sanctuary and the proposed centerline setback related to the proposed parking area. Staff noted that that no comments were received. The applicant had no additional information to add to the staff presentation. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA commended the applicant regarding the proposed site improvements which will beautify the community. The BZA unanimously recommended approval of the Special Exception and Variances, subject to the seven (7) conditions in the staff report.