Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-26-01-080 — Juan Rodriguez for Sci Funeral Services

Request: An amendment to a Special Exception to allow a funeral home and cemetery estates in the A-1, PD, R-CE zoning districts.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the 6 criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for approval of the Special Exception request. Staff noted that no comments were received in favor and three comments were received in opposition to the request. The applicant was present and stated they are the Engineer on record for the project. They discussed their request was previously approved and the current proposal is a modification of the past request to shift the location of the structure north in order to keep the existing maintenance barn. They also stated they consent with all conditions of approval, including prohibiting amplified sound. There was no one in attendance to speak in opposition to the request. One individual spoke in favor, stating they are a neighboring property owner. They noted that they were originally opposed but now offer conditional support with the additional condition prohibiting amplified sound. The BZA discussed the request and the conditions of approval and found the request appropriate. The BZA recommended approval of Special Exception request by a 5-0 vote, with 2 absent, subject to the 9 conditions found in the staff report and an additional condition as follows: 10. Noise shall be regulated by Chapter 15, Orange County Code "Environmental Control", specifically Article V "Noise Pollution Control". No outdoor speakers or other audio amplification shall be permitted.

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan dated January 15, 2025, as modified by condition of approval #5, and elevations dated February 11, 2022, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).