20,695 decisions across Orange County BZA

SE-17-03-003 — ORLANDO KART CENTER Request: Special Exception in the IND-4 zoning district to increase the amount of storage space on the east side of the existing track by 12,600 sq. ft. (Note: The addition is internal to the existing operation. The architectural plans submitted with the application show the applicant proposes to construct a new storage building with spectator space on

VA-17-03-001 — FRANKIE STUA Request: Variance in the R-2 zoning district construct accessory building (shed) 5 ft. from the side street property line in lieu of 15 ft. (Note: The shed was constructed without permits. This is the result of code enforcement action.) Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant built a shed without permits. He was cited by the Code Enforcement Divisi

SE-17-03-005 — WILLIAM HURD Request: Special Exception in the R-CE zoning district to construct a 900 sq. ft. detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for applicant's parents. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to build a small residence (accessory dwelling unit) for his parents. The property is 1.4 acres in size. Since this is a flag lot you won't be able to see the AD

SE-17-02-188 — ASPIRE HEALTH PARTNERS INC Request: Special Exception in R-2 and R-3 zoning districts to allow a clubhouse to be used for social services and job training. (Note: The clubhouse exists and is adjacent to 12 duplexes. It will support the residents of the duplexes and the general public). Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case. It add

VA-17-03-006 — RONNIE LOGAN Request: Variance in the A-2 zoning district to place a mobile home on 0.57 acres of land in lieu of 2 acres. Decision: Denied Hearing: The applicant wants to place a mobile home on .57 acres of land. The code requires a minimum of 2 acres for a mobile home and 1/2 acre for a conventional residence. Staff gave an analysis of the area which included th

VA-17-03-012 — OLIVER CAPPO Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to allow a total of 1,200 sq. ft. detached accessory building (shed) in lieu of 500 sq. ft. (Note: Applicant proposes a new storage shed. There is an existing 150 sq. ft. shed on the subject property which is to be removed. This is a result of code enforcement action.) Decision: Approved Hearing: The a

VA-17-03-013 — DEAN MOSLOW Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to allow an accessory structure containing 864 sq. ft. in lieu of 500 sq. ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case. It addressed the request, the zoning in the area and a brief analysis. The applicant agreed with the staff report. The BZA noted that the applicant had nei

VA-17-03-007 — LYIZZ KAZYMYRR Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1) To validate an existing residence located 25 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 30 ft.; and 2) To enclose an existing carport 25 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 30 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff noted that the home, which was constructed in 1957, is located o

VA-17-03-009 — PHAN'S ASIAN CUISINE Request: Variance in the IND-2/IND-3 zoning district to sell beer and wine for on-site consumption (2-COP) 53.7 ft. from a religious use in lieu of 1,000 ft. (Note: Applicant is a restaurant specializing in Asian cuisine. The religious use is located in the same building as the proposed restaurant) Decision: Denied Hearing: The applicant oper

SE-17-03-014 — COWART MULCH Request: Special Exception in the Ind-2/Ind-3 zoning district to operate a Yard Trash Processing Facility. (Note: The applicant proposes to use a wood chipper to break down vegetation, tree limbs and brush into mulch for wholesale. There will be no burning of any kind. The applicant proposes to keep the 5 existing buildings on site. Hours of operation will be Mo

SE-17-03-004 — JASILA LOUIS Request: Special Exception in the R-1 zoning district to convert existing structure into a 750 sq. ft. detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with the following Variances (SE - DENIED): 1) To allow a detached ADU with 6,850 sq. ft. of lot area in lieu of 7,500 sq. ft. (DENIED); 2) ADU to be located 3 ft. from the rear (north) property line in lieu of 10 ft.

VA-17-03-017 — STEVEN TOKAR Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1) Variance to allow existing detached carport 3 ft. from the side (south) property line in lieu of 5 ft.; and, 2) Validate existing residence located 7.4 ft. from the side (north) property line in lieu of 7.5 ft. (Note: There are no permits on file for the carport. This is code enforcement rela

VA-17-02-193 — ALBERT SEGEV Request: Variances in the P-O zoning district to construct office building as follows: 1) 10 ft. from front property line (N. Kirkman Rd.) in lieu of 25 ft.; and 2) 26 ft. from rear property line (east line) in lieu of 30 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff noted that the subject property was very shallow and fronted on a major six-lane divided

ZMA17-0006 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-02-14 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA17-0005 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-02-02 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

VA-17-02-189 — ARNIE EASTLICK Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to construct a 2 story garage (attached by a breezeway) 6 ft. from a side (north) property line in lieu of 7.5 ft. (Note: The property owner resides on the adjacent lot across from the subject property. The subject property is occupied by the applicant's father-in-law.) Decision: Approved Hearing: The a

VA-17-02-195 — AYMEE FUENTES Request: Variances in the P-D zoning district to allow pool deck and enclosure to remain 0 ft. from the side (both north and south sides) property lines in lieu of five (5) ft. (Note: The pool and deck were already in place when the applicant purchased the home. A contractor installed the screen enclosure without benefit of obtaining permits. This is the r

VA-17-02-192 — IAN MCLEOD Request: Variance in the P-D zoning district to install a residential generator 5 ft. from the side (north) property line in lieu of 10 ft. Decision: Denied Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, and showed photographs and the proposed location of the generator. The applicant was not in attendance. The BZA had serious concerns about the

SE-17-02-191 — RIC HEIDENESCHER Request: Special Exception and Variance in the A-1 zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception: To construct an attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU); and 2) Variance: To allow said ADU with 2,097 sq. ft. of living area in lieu of 1,500 sq. ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is constructing a large home on a 4.2 acre parcel. He

ZMA17-0004 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-01-31 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA17-0003 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-01-25 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA17-0002 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-01-20 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

CPA17-0001 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2017-01-06 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County CPA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA17-0001 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-01-06 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

VA-17-01-190 — DAYALAL BHARADVA Request: Variances in the R-CE zoning district as follows: 1) Lot width of 52 ft. in lieu of 130 ft.; 2) Rear setback of 36 ft. in lieu of 50 ft.; 3) Principal structure located 11 ft. from the side street property line in lieu of 15 ft.; 4) Accessory structure (garage) located 12 ft. from the side street property line in lieu of 15 ft.; 5) To

VA-17-01-181 — MATTHEW MARKS Request: Variance in the R-1AA zoning district to construct addition to single family residence 20 ft. from front property line in lieu of 30 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, covering the location, lot layout, and photos. The applicant stated they want to renovate the existing house, to allow for safe acces

SE-17-01-172 — BIBI KHAN Request: Special Exception and Variance in the R-T-2 zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception: To allow a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for applicant's mother; and, 2) Variance: To allow a 1,440 sq. ft. ADU in lieu of 604 sq. ft. Decision: Denied Hearing: The applicant proposes to place a mobile home on the property for her use and her

SE-16-10-134 — GILSON MORTIMER Request: Special Exception in the P-O zoning district to allow a coin-operated laundromat. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff noted that it had withheld a recommendation until all evidence and testimony was submitted into the record. Staff received correspondence indicating. Based on lack of opposition at the public hearing staff was recommending appr

VA-17-01-187 — SHEILA CICHRA Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to permit construction of a new two-story residence and garage 18 ft. from the rear (west) property line in lieu of 30 ft. (Note: The lot contains wetlands and uplands. Applicant submitted letters of no objection from some of the affected adjacent owners.) Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff noted that wh

VA-17-01-186 — SAM STATON Request: Variances in the R-1AA zoning district as follows: 1) To construct a two-story addition to single family residence 5 ft. from the side (east) property line in lieu of 7.5 ft.; 2) Variance to validate existing garage located 27 ft. from the front (south) property line in lieu of 30 ft.; and, 3) Variance to validate an existing 5 ft. tall fence loca

VA-17-01-171 — STEPHEN ALLEN, PE, AGENT FOR CALIBRE BEND APARTMENTS Request: Variance in the R-3 zoning district to allow 359 parking spaces in lieu of 388 parking spaces (Note: The multifamily project is built and occupied. The applicant voluntarily submitted this request to avoid title complications in the future Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant voluntarily submitted th

SE-17-01-183 — TINA HAYNES Request: Special Exception and Variance in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception to construct a 520 sq. ft. detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for applicant's daughter; and, 2) Variance to permit a detached ADU on a lot with 10,624 sq. ft. of lot area in lieu of 11,250 sq. ft. (Note: The ADU is intended for the applicant's daughter.

SE-17-01-185 — JODY DEVOE Request: Special Exception in the A-2 zoning district to allow an attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for applicant's mother. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant proposes an attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the front of her existing home. The ADU is for the applicant's mother. Staff advised the BZA this request is consistent with other

SE-17-01-178 — VIAN RICH Request: Special Exception and Variance in the P-O zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception to operate a VPK 5 preschool; and 2) Variance to validate existing side yard (north) setback of 7 ft. in lieu of 10 ft. (Note: The applicant was cited by the Code Enforcement Division for the enclosure of carport by a previous owner without a permit. When th

VA-17-01-184 — MILEIDYS POLO Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to construct a 840 sq. ft. accessory building in lieu of 500 sq. ft. SEE SYNOPSIS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, and showed photographs and the location. The applicant stated they need the square footage to accommodate a boat and traile

VA-17-01-174 — LAWRENCE and KAREN FUSAN Request: Variance in the P-D zoning district to construct addition to single family residence 7 ft. from side (north) property line in lieu of 10 ft Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, covering the location, lot layout, and photos. The applicant stated they need to build where proposed, due to the layout of the house and where th

VA-17-01-180 — DARREN ENGLE Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1) Total accessory structure floor area of 720 sq. ft. in lieu of 529 sq. ft. (25% of total living area); and, 2) Locate two accessory structures in front of principal structure in lieu of along side or behind. (Note: The subject property is a lakefront lot. There is an existing 96 sq. ft. (8

VA-17-01-176 — SUE SORRENTINO Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to construct an addition to single family residence (an open air lanai with a permanent roof extension) 18 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 30 ft. (Note: The subject property is a through lot which backs onto Kaley St. The current residence fills the building envelope from front to rear.) Decision: App

VA-17-01-182 — BASSEM WAHAB Request: Variances in the R-2 zoning as follows: 1) Variance to validate the side (westerly) setback of existing residence at 4 ft. in lieu of 6 ft.; 2) To construct an addition (lanai with a permanent roof extension) 17 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 25 ft.; and, 3) To construct an addition (lanai with a permanent roof extension) 4 ft. from the

VA-17-01-177 — HAROLD COOKE Request: Variances in the A-2 zoning district as follows: 1) To allow an accessory structure with a floor area of 2,925 sq. ft. in lieu of 2,000 sq. ft.; and, 2) To allow accessory structure height of 26 ft. in lieu of 20 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is proposing a 2,925 sq. ft. accessory building behind his house. The parcel is a

ZMA16-0053 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2016-12-21 Status: Denied Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

VA-17-02-199 — Florida Hospital East Orlando Request: "Variances in the P-D and R-1A zoning districts to install an 8 ft. high fence along the Lake Underhill Rd. and Chickasaw Tr. frontages in lieu of 6 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: "Staff noted that, at 37+ acres in size, the shear size of the property posed difficulties in securing the site. Due to the distance security must t

VA-17-02-200 — Thomas Hardeman Request: "Variance in the P-D zoning district to convert open air patio into permanent room addition 15 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 20 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: "Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, covering the request, location, lot layout, and photos.

VA-17-02-201 — Franklin Tarantino Request: "Variance in the P-D zoning district to construct a pool screen enclosure 3 ft. from the rear (north) property line in lieu of 5 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: "Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, covering the request, location, zoning, and site photos.

SE-17-02-197 — North Orlando Rowing Club Request: "Special Exception and Variance in the C-1 zoning district as follows: Decision: Approved Hearing: "Staff noted that the subject property is surrounded on three (3) sides by commercial zoning, and that the use would be compatible with the adjacent land uses and fit well into the neighborhood. It was also noted that the rowing club

SE-16-12-158 — MARTHA DOWDELL MCCRAY Request: Special Exception and Variances in the R-T-1 zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception: To allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for applicant's son; 2) Variance: To allow a 728 sq. ft. ADU in lieu of 367.2 sq. ft.; and, 3) Variance: To validate size of existing home of 816 sq. ft. in lieu of 1000 sq. ft. (Note: Zoning regulat

SE-16-12-157 — TAM BAO BUDDHIST MONASTERY Request: Special Exception in the A-1 zoning district to expand existing religious use to include the construction of a new 5,000 sq. ft. meditation hall building and Variance to allow grass parking in lieu of paved parking spaces. (Note: The proposed meditation hall will not have any outdoor activities associated with it). Decision: Approved

VA-16-12-159 — NEIL PERAZA Request: Variance in the P-D zoning district to construct a 1 story addition to a single family residence 5 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 25 ft. (Note: The property is odd-shaped and has two rear property lines. The applicant submitted 2 letters of support from adjacent property owners.) Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a brief pres

SE-16-12-155 — CHURCH OF THE SOWER Request: Special Exception in the A-2 zoning district to construct a religious use facility (Note: The project will consist of 2 phases. It will include a new 1 story 12,500 sq. ft. sanctuary with 248 seats; a 8,500 sq. ft. fellowship hall building; 96 paved parking spaces; administrative offices; Sunday school classrooms and Second Harvest Food Bank 1st

SE-17-01-168 — ANDREW NICHOLLS Request: Special Exception in the A-2 zoning district to allow a stable/horse boarding facility for up to 8 horses opened to the general public. (Note: The proposed facility will include a 40,000 sq. ft. riding and training area and agricultural support structures/uses totaling 8,160 sq. ft.) Hearing: Applicant is proposing a horse boarding facility for hi