Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-18-05-037 — MICHAEL HARDING

Request: Variances in the C-1 zoning district to allow on-site beverage consumption (2COP's) within 1,000 ft. a religious institution (Community of Resurrected Believers). 1) 939 ft. in lieu of 1,000 ft for Claddagh Cottage. 2) 732 ft. in lieu of 1,000 ft. for Foxtail Coffee. 3) 802 ft. in lieu of 1,000 ft. for The Tamale Company.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant is applying for three 2COP liquor licenses within 1,000 ft. of an existing church. Staff outlined the case and showed aerials of the locations in question. Staff explained the area is currently undergoing re-development and the new 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 recommended approval as the variances met the criteria and the church was in support. Two neighbors spoke in favor of the application and stated they are in support of what is going in the area. One neighbor spoke in opposition stating he had concerns with traffic and safety. Staff received 62 letters in support and 14 letters in opposition. The applicant stated they are working to development wider sidewalks and promote walkable streets. The BZA stated they felt the variance was reasonable and recommended approval of all three variances.