20,695 decisions across Orange County BZA

12/4/2003 #13 — SHEILA F. HILL Request: (NW 1/4 15-22-29 Tract Size: 1.3 acres) Decision: Approved

VA-03-07-069 — Jack Metallo Request: Variance in R-CE (single family-1 acre lots) zone to construct a swimming pool with screen enclosure 20 ft. from the normal high water elevation (NHWE) of Lake Tibet Butler in lieu of 50 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to install a pool and pool enclosure 20 feet from the normal high water line of the lake. Staff gave an ov

VA-03-12-133 — Martha P. Beristain Request: Variance in R-1A (single family-7,500 sq. ft. lots) zone to construct permanent room addition to single family residence 16 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 30 ft. (NOTE: The lot backs up to a retention pond). Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting to construct a 14 ft. x 25 ft. family room addition to the back of

VA-03-12-146 — Steven Marrero Request: Variance in R-2 (residential-1-4 unit structures) zone to allow open wooded deck to remain 9 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 25 ft. (NOTE: Applicant was cited by Code Enforcement Division for constructing wooden deck without permits). Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant constructed an opened-wooded deck without permits. The deck

SE-03-11-073 — UNIVERSITY PARK ASSOCIATES/Cont. to Dec. 4, 2003 Request: Special Exception in C-2 (general commercial) zone to expand university use (Full Sail Real World Education) onto adjacent property. (NOTE: The Full Sail Real World Education is located on the southeast corner of Semoran Boulevard and University Boulevard. They want to lease additional space in the University Park Pl

SE-03-12-085 — Hogar Crea International, Inc. Request: Special Exception in C-1 (retail commercial) zone to convert single family residence into a substance abuse rehabilitation facility for up to 12 clients and Variance to allow unpaved parking in lieu of paved. (NOTE: The applicant was cited by the Code Enforcement Division for operating without proper zoning approvals). Decision: Ap

VA-03-12-135 — Fannie Mae Wesley Request: Variance in A-1 (agricultural) zone to allow mobile home on substandard sized lot. The minimum requirement is 100 ft. of lot width and 2 acres in size; the proposed lot is 66.6 ft. in width and less than 1/2 acre in size. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is asking to place a mobile home for living purposes. The subject property i

VA-03-12-141 — Goodings Supermarkets, Inc. Request: Variance in P-D zone for package sales of alcoholic beverages 4,155 ft. from another package sales vendor in lieu of 5,000 ft. (NOTE: The other package sales vendor is ABC Liquors located at 11951 S. Apopka-Vineland Road). Decision: Approved Hearing: Applicant requested a variance from the distance separation requirement from an

SE-03-12-084 — Fernando Ortiz Request: Special Exception in P-O (professional office) and R-1AA (single family-10,000 sq. ft. lots) zones to construct religious use facility and Variance to allow unpaved parking in lieu of paved. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages_____ Staff informed the BZA about the joint use parking agreement be

VA-03-12-145 — John Mines Request: Variance in R-1A (single family-7,500 sq. ft. lots) zone to construct permanent room addition to single family residence 5.5 ft. from side property line on the east in lieu of 7.5 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting to construct a bedroom / bathroom addition to his home 5 ft. from the side property line in lieu of 7.5 ft.

SE-03-12-086 — New Life Church of God Request: Special Exception in R-1A (single family-7,500 sq. ft. lots) zone to expand religious use by constructing 6,300 sq. ft. building for ancillary children's day care operation. Decision: Approved Hearing: "The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages_____. There was no opposition to this request. The BZA approved the revised

SE-03-12-089 — Camellia Pointe, Ltd. Request: Special Exception in R-3 (multifamily) zone to build apartment buildings 45 ft. in height in lieu of 35 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The extra 10 feet in height was requested to provide a more aesthetically-pleasing pitched roof design for the apartment buildings. All the extra height is confined to roof area and not living area.

12/4/2003 — Sam Mahon Decision: Partial Approval

VA-03-12-136 — William E. Murphy Request: Variance in R-2 (residential-1-4 unit structures) zone to build two single family residences on each of three (3) lots with substandard lot width (proposed lot width is 60 ft.; the minimum requirement is 90 ft.) (NOTE: A total of six (6) dwelling units are proposed. Each lot will have two (2) dwelling units). Decision: Approved Hearing:

VA-03-12-148 — Bryan & Jessica Balkham Request: Variance in R-1A (single family-7,500 sq. ft. lots) zone to construct permanent room addition 19 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 30 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The property is a corner lot in Azalea Park. The house is situated at an angle. The proposed addition at the rear of the house is aligned to square up with the ex

VA-03-12-142 — Ace Cash Request: Variance in C-1 (retail commercial) zone to allow 146.46 sq. ft. of pole signage copy area in lieu of 87.5 sq. ft. (NOTE: Applicant wants to add 33.86 sq. ft. of copy area on an existing pole sign. The existing pole sign is a legal non-conforming pole sign containing 112.6 sq. ft. of copy area. The applicant is requesting an additional 33.86 sq. ft. of cop

12/4/2003 #20 — HERB HARRISON Request: (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 06-23-30 Tract Size: 42.4 ft. x 153.1 ft. (proposed lot) Decision: Approved Hearing: The property is located in an area with mixed zoning (R-2 and R-3) with single family residences on lots ranging from 50 ft. to 100 ft. Many of the homes were built decades ago. The BCC amended the Zoning Codes in the lat

12/4/2003 #19 — HOGAR CREA INTERNATIONAL, INC. Request: (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 26-23-29 Tract Size: 1.4 acres) Decision: Denied

12/4/2003 #11 — GARY BREWER, AGENT FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Request: (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 24-21-28 Tract Size: 15 ft. x 20 ft. (sign easement parcel) Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant represents the Florida Council Boy Scouts of America. The facility has no identification signage and is located several hundred feet from US 441. Th

SE-03-12-088 — Hogar Crea International, Inc. Request: Special Exception in P-O (professional office) zone to convert existing single family residence into a substance abuse rehabilitation facility for up to 8 clients and Variance to allow unpaved parking in lieu of paved. (NOTE: The applicant was cited by the Code Enforcement Division for operating without proper zoning approvals). _Deci

SE-03-12-092 — Dennis J. Lapin Request: Special Exception in Ind-2 (heavy industrial) zone for lime stabilization facility in conjunction with septic service operation. Decision: Denied Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages____ Zoning and EPD staff recommended denial of this request. Staff explained to the BZA that a waste treatment operation should be

VA-03-12-140 — Jack Metallo Request: Variance in R-CE (single family-1acre lots) zone to construct single family residence 35 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) of Lake Tibet Butler in lieu of 50 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: "The applicant wants to demolish the existing home and rebuilt a new one in its place. The lots on Lone Tree Lane are substandard in size. The

VA-03-12-137 — Ravensdale Planning & Design Request: Variance in C-2 (general commercial) zone to allow amusement ride ("The Slingshot") at 240 ft. in height in lieu of 50 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: " The applicant is requesting to install a 240 ft. tall amusement ride in lieu of 50 ft. within the Magical Midway Amusement Park located along the International Drive corridor. T

VA-03-11-010 — JOHN G. ROGERS Request: INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ALLOWABLE HORSES FROM 7 TO 12 AND EXPAND EXISTING BARN BY 864 SQ FT Decision: Partial Approval Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages_____. The applicant wants to construct a riding stable for commercial purposes. He trains horses and uses the horses as therapy for emotionally disturbed chil

VA-03-12-139 — James Mathis Request: Variances in R-CE (single family-1 acre lots) zone to construct detached accessory building (carport) as follows: 1) 1,000 sq. ft. in size in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; 2) 3.8 ft. from side property line on north in lieu of 5 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting to construct a 1,000 sq. ft. pre-fabricated metal detached c

11/6/2003 #03 — LAKE SAWYER NEIGHBORHOOD, PARCEL 5 Request: (N/A 26-23-27 Tract Size: 14.3 acres) Decision: Partial Approval Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages____. The applicant is proposing 140 townhouse units. The design standards were reviewed and approved by the Development Review Committee (DRC). The request complies wit

11/6/2003 #09 — DANIEL C. HARDY/AGENT FOR SHURGARD STORAGE Request: (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 26-23-28 31.4 acres) Decision: Partial Approval Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages______. The applicant wants to construct a 3 story self-storage facility. The building must comply with the lighting and architectural design standards of Chapter 9

SE-03-11-070 — Kevin Tuttle Request: Special Exception in R-CE (single family-1 acre lots) zone to construct a detached accessory dwelling unit and Variance to construct accessory dwelling unit 30 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 50 ft. (NOTE: Accessory dwelling unit to be occupied by applicant's parents). Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is l

VA-03-11-132 — Scott Shattuck Request: Variance in A-1 (agricultural) zone to construct accessory building (barn) as follows: 1) 26.5 ft. in height in lieu of 15 ft.; 2) 5,249 cumulative sq. ft. in lieu of 2,000 sq. ft. (NOTE: 1,649 sq. ft. for existing structures, 3,600 sq. ft. proposed). Decision: Approved Hearing: Because of the property having such dense landscaping, the

SE-03-11-076 — Lo Bros Enterprises, Inc. Request: Special Exception in A-1 (agricultural) zone for construction and demolition debris landfill. (NOTE: The applicant proposes this as an expansion of the Republic Services existing landfill operation to the north). Decision: Denied Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages_____. The applicant testified there

SE-03-11-077 — Christopher Sampson Request: Special Exception in R-1A (single family-7,500 sq. ft. lots) zone to convert existing guest house into accessory dwelling unit for applicant's father and Variances as follows: 1) Allow 8.64 ft. side street setback in lieu of 15 ft.; 2) Allow one (1) foot rear setback in lieu of 10 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report a

SE-03-11-079 — Itay S. Guy Request: Special Exception in A-1 (agricultural) zone for equestrian boarding and training facility and Variances for a horse barn as follows: 1) 3,840 sq. ft. in size in lieu of 2,000 sq. ft.; 2) 22 ft. in height in lieu of 15 ft.; 3) Allow 9 horses in lieu of 4. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Page

VA-03-11-130 — Oren Gabbai Request: Variances in R-2 (residential-I-4 unit structures) zone to construct duplexes on two (2) substandard lots as follows: 1) 50 ft. lot width in lieu of 80 ft.; 2) 7,500 sq. ft. of lot area in lieu of 8,000 sq. ft.; 3) 1 parking space in lieu of 2 spaces. (NOTE: The applicant proposes to remove the existing single family residence and construct o

VA-03-11-129 — Gene Showers Request: Variance in A-1 (agricultural) zone to construct detached accessory building 4,400 sq. ft. in size in lieu of 1,000 sq. ft. (NOTE: The applicant wants to construct a 3,000 sq. ft. storage building with a 1,400 sq. ft. over-hang attached to it. Proposed use of the building is for personal storage of equipment and antique automobiles). Decision: App

VA-03-11-113 — Than Quy P. Jones Request: Variance in A-1 (agricultural) zone to construct detached accessory building (garage) as follows: 1) In front of principal residence in lieu of rear; 2) 19 ft. in height in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Because of the property having such dense landscaping, the .5-acre size of the lot, and the fact that the applicant has

SE-03-11-080 — Faith Tabernacle Worship Center Request: Special Exception in R-1A (single family-7,500 sq. ft. lots) zone for a religious use facility. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages_____ Because of the 200¿ x 200¿ size of the subject property, the support of both of the side neighbors, and the compatibility with the commercial

SE-03-11-074 — Daniel C. Hardy/Agent for Shurgard Storage Request: Special Exception in C-1 (retail commercial) zone to construct a self-storage facility. (NOTE: Applicant proposes a 4-story self-storage facility containing 85,000 gross sq. ft. Self-storage facilities require a Special Exception in the C-1 zoning district. No outdoor storage is proposed). Decision: Approved _Hear

VA-03-11-120 — Jones Clayton Construction Request: Variance in P-D zone to construct a single family residence 47 ft. in height in lieu of 35 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is asking to construct a single-family home 47-ft. in height in lieu of 35 ft. The subject property is 2.4 acres and located within The Reserves @ Lake Butler Sound Subdivision. The proposed resi

VA-03-11-131 — William Aviles Request: Variances in R-1A (single family-7,500 sq. ft. lots) zone to construct single family residence as follows: 1) 20 ft. from front property line in lieu of 25 ft.; 2) 20 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 25 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is asking to build a single family home 20 ft. from both the front and rear propert

VA-03-11-125 — Mark Pyle Request: Variance in A-1 (agricultural) zone to construct addition (porch) to single family residence 37 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 50 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is proposing to build a porch addition to the back of his home. The addition will be located 37 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of the 50-ft. setback require

11/6/2003 #22 — HINDU UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA Request: (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 30-22-31 Tract Size: 13 acres) Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages____. The applicant is revising his previous approval. They are increasing the number of students, adding classrooms and office square footage. The site is large enough to accommodate the expansion whil

VA-03-11-116 — Jeff Quackenbush Request: Variances in R-CE (single family-1 acre lots) zone as follows: 1) Construct single family residence 48 ft. in height in lieu of 35 ft.; 2) Allow three (3) detached accessory buildings (2 two-story garage/storage/playrooms and one cabana with bathroom and outdoor kitchen) with cumulative square footage of 2,900 sq. ft. in lieu of 500 sq. ft.

VA-03-11-127 — Kyle Hawks Request: Variance in R-1A (single family-7,500 sq. ft. lots) zone to construct garage addition to single family residence 4.2 ft. from front property line in lieu of 25 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to add a garage addition onto the front of his house. The addition will be 4 feet from the front property line. There is still sufficie

SE-03-11-082 — Greater Works Ministries Request: Special Exception in R-CE (single family-1 acre lots) zone for a religious use facility and Variance to allow grassed parking in lieu of paved. (NOTE: This request is a revision to two (2) religious use approvals granted by the BZA on 1/2/97 and 3/7/02). Decision: Approved Hearing: "The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on

VA-03-11-121 — Roberto Garcia Request: Variance in A-2 (agricultural) zone to construct single family residence 117 ft. from the centerline of East Colonial Drive in lieu of 150 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Because of the similarity with the character of many of the properties in the area, its location next to an open area/drainage easement, and the irregularly shaped nature of

11/6/2003 #08 — CLIFF WHITT Request: (NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 21-23-28 Tract Size: 38 ft. x 182 ft. (dry land area) Decision: Denied

11/6/2003 #32 — BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS Request: (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 19-22-32 Tract Size: 3/4 acre) Decision: Denied

SE-03-11-083 — Johnny Brewer Request: Special Exception in I-4 (heavy industrial) zone for a night watchman trailer and Variances to allow trailer 6 inches from front (north) property line in lieu of 70 ft. and 6 inches from rear (south) property line in lieu of 10 ft. Decision: Denied Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages_____. The applicant wants to a

11/6/2003 #01 — LO BROS ENTERPRISES, INC. Decision: Denied

VA-03-11-117 — Mark Nasrallah Request: Variances in P-D zone as follows: 1) To construct single family residence 41 ft. in height in lieu of 35 ft.; 2) To construct two (2) detached accessory buildings (garages) in front of principle residence in lieu of rear. Decision: Approved Hearing: BZA felt that variance #1 was compatible with the area. However, as to variance #2 the B