20,695 decisions across Orange County BZA

VA-01-08-062 — Carol Sweeney/Samuel Harkey Request: Variances in R-1A zone to allow fence to remain 6 ft. in height in front yard in lieu of 4 ft. (NOTE: Purpose of request is for security and to minimize sound impacts associated with traffic on 4th Street) Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant has raised the height of her wooden fence to 6 feet. The code limits the height o

VA-01-08-070 — Rondle Gerwig Request: Variance in R-2 zone to allow four (4) dwelling units (2 duplexes) on 13,500 sq. ft. of land area in lieu of 15,000 sq. ft. (NOTE: Applicant proposes to construct a second duplex on this property, one duplex exists). Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to build a second duplex on the property. The site requires 15,000 square fee

VA-01-08-064 — Professional Insurance Restoration, Inc. Request: Variance in R-1A zone to erect a detached accessory building (3-car carport) with 896 sq. ft. of floor area in lieu of 500 sq. ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant had a carport located in the rear of the property which was at one time constructed without permits. The structure recently burned down and the a

SE-00-07-016 — Florida Power Corporation Request: At electrical substation site in A-2 zone for Variances to the tower-to-residential separation requirements for a proposed new communication tower. Note: new communication tower will be 120 ft. in height and will replace the existing 100 ft. tall utility pole with existing ancillary communication antennas. The Variances are as follows: 1.

SE-01-08-052 — Roy Belfast Request: Special Exception in P-O zone to convert single family residence into a barber shop. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages 83 and 84. The applicant wants to convert the existing residence into a barber shop. The applicant was unaware he needed a special exception. Staff felt the site was large enou

8/2/2001 #19 — CLARENCE REYNOLDS Request: CONVERT SFR TO CHURCH Decision: Approved

VA-01-08-067 — JON and SUSAN MCGUIRE Request: Variance in A-1 zone to allow second mobile home to remain on property. (NOTE: Applicant proposes to replace older mobile home with a new double-wide mobile home to be used by applicant's parents) Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant purchased the property approximately three years ago with both mobile homes located on the prope

SE-01-08-051 — Janice Mack Request: Special Exception in R-1A zone to convert residence into a private school and Variance to provide unpaved parking. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages 76, 77 and 78. The applicant wants to convert the existing residence into a small private school for up to 25 students. Staff felt the location wa

SE-01-08-055 — Aloma Ingram Request: Special Exception in R-1A zone to convert single family residence into a child day care center (up to 40 children) and Variance to allow unpaved parking and provide 8 ft. high wooden fence adjacent to residential zoned land to the north in lieu of a 10 ft. wide landscape buffer. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is

8/2/2001 #14 — THE PARKE HOUSE ACADEMY, INC. Request: (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 12-22-29 Tract Size: 1.2 acres Decision: Approved

SE-01-08-054 — Black Amber Development, Inc. Request: Special Exception in P-D zone for townhomes (117 townhome units proposed). (NOTE: The Village Planned Development Code requires a Special Exception approval for townhomes within the "Village Home" district. The tract size is 31.4 acres and is located 300 ft. west of the Keene's Pointe Subdivision). Decision: Approved _Hearing:

SE-01-08-057 — Florida Power Corporation Request: "At electrical substation site for Variances to the tower-to-residential and the tower-to-tower separation requirements for a new communication tower. NOTE: New communication tower will be 140 ft. in height and will replace existing 65 ft. tall utility pole. The Variances are as follows: 1. 620 ft. in lieu of 700 ft. from single family

SE-01-08-050 — Ryland Homes Request: Special Exception in A-2 zone to erect an off-site project sign (identifying the Pine Creek Subdivision). Decision: Approved Hearing: The proposal was to locate a subdivision identification sign at the Wesleyan Boulevard and Bonneville Drive intersection to identify the subdivision (Pine Creek) approximately 160 feet to the west. This is a perm

SE-01-08-053 — Black Amber Development, Inc. Request: Special Exception in P-D zone for apartments (800 multiple family units proposed, 360 of which will be apartments). (NOTE: The Village Planned Development Code requires a Special Exception approval for apartments within the "Townhouse/Apartment" district. The tract size is 83.8 acres and is located approximately 600 ft. west of the Ke

8/2/2001 #6 — ROBERT A. RIDDLE, III Request: (SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 15-21-28 Tract Size: 130 ft. x 100 ft. (irreg.) Decision: Denied

SE-99-06-012 — The Parke House Academy Request: For Special Exception in P-O and R-2 zones for private school. Decision: Approved

SE-01-08-056 — The Parke House Academy, Inc. Request: Special Exception in R-2 zone to expand existing private school (applicant is proposing a 6,500 sq. ft. addition to the east side of the building). Decision: Approved Hearing: "The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages 60 and 61. The applicant purchased two lots adjacent to the current facility. These lots have e

VA-01-08-063 — Anthony Nassar Request: Variance in R-1A zone to erect a single family residence 5 ft. from side property line in lieu of 7.5 ft. Decision: Denied Hearing: The applicant wants to build a 2800 square feet home on a small 50 foot wide lot. The applicant has rental properties in the immediate area. Several neighbors spoke in opposition. They felt the zoning laws shoul

VA-01-08-068 — AMOCO OIL COMPANY Request: Variance in C-1 zone to erect a convenience store 7.5 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 20 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is proposing to construct a convenience store with fuel pump dispensers on site. The previous use was an auto service station which has been abandoned. The configuration of the property causes an

CPA01-0014 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2001-08-01 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County CPA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA01-0041 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-07-23 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA01-0040 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-07-19 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA01-0039 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-07-12 Status: Withdrawn Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA01-0038 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-07-09 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA01-0037 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-07-06 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

SE-01-07-048 — Northstar/Passport Charter School Request: Special Exception in A-2 zone for charter school (grades 9 through 12) and private school with academic curriculum in conjunction with church use. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages 51 and 52. The applicant submitted a revised plan which showed a minor alteration to the orie

SE-01-07-044 — University Presbyterian Church Request: Special Exception in R-1 and R-CE zones to expand existing church use, attendant educational and recreational facilities AND Variance to construct buildings up to 45 ft. in height and to provide grass parking. (NOTE: The applicant proposes a Master Plan for the site which will be constructed in 4 phases over a 10-15 year time frame)

SE-01-07-047 — Threshold, Inc. Request: Special Exception in A-2 zone to modify condition of November 6, 1980 approval to allow expansion of community residential home for up to 28 developmentally disabled residents and allow ancillary educational facilities for developmentally disabled clients. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages84,

VA-01-07-051 — Karen Kassik, Lucia Custom Home Designers Request: Variance in P-D zone to construct additions (living area) to single family residence 42 ft. from normal high water elevation in lieu of 50 ft. and 6 ft. from the side property line in lieu of 7.5 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to add living space onto the back of the existing house. The improve

VA-01-07-055 — John Bagbey Request: Variances in R-CE zone as follows: 1. Construct swimming pool, spa and deck 11 ft. from normal high water elevation in lieu of 50 ft.; 2. Construct covered porches 38 ft. from normal high water elevation in lieu of 50 ft.; 3. Construct covered porch in front yard 29 ft. from front property line in lieu of 35 ft.; 4. Construct garage 21 ft. from f

VA-01-07-060 — Nicolas and Laura Nunez Request: Variance in R-1A zone to enclose screened porch for permanent room addition existing at 26 ft. in lieu of 30 ft. from rear property line. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant stated the screened room was existing and in an unsafe condition when they bought the house. They proceeded to the enclose area but were cited by the Buil

VA-01-07-054 — Michael Gasdick Request: Variance in R-1AA zone to erect swimming pool, decking, and pool enclosure 10 ft. from normal high water elevation (NHWE) of Lake Tibet-Butler in lieu of 35 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The lot is located in the Bay Hill subdivision. The applicant's proposed pool area is 30' in depth by 45' in width. Three written documents were receive

VA-02-01-004 — Patrick & Catherine Curtis Request: Variances in R-1A zone or additions to single family residence (renovation project) as follows: 1. Convert carport and building to bed and bathroom addition 8 ft. 4 inches from side street to the north in lieu of 15 ft.; 2. Garage addition 21 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 30 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: As to Var

VA-01-07-056 — Cvs Pharmacy Request: Variances in C-1 zone as follows: 1. Provide 15.7% open space in lieu of 20%; 2. Provide 5 ft. landscape buffer in lieu of 15 ft. on rear (north) property boundary (abutting residentially zoned property). Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to demolish the existing strip center and construct a pharmacy building. They need a vari

VA-01-07-057 — Merrill and Maragaret Franklin Request: Variance in R-1A zone to enlarge existing detached garage for a carport addition with a total of 1,125 square feet of floor area in lieu of 500 square feet. Decision: Approved Hearing: The property is almost two acres in size. The driveway to the garage is about 175 feet from the road. At the end of the driveway is a 500 squ

VA-01-08-059 — Sharon Morgan and Farrell Duncan Request: Variances in A-1 zone as follows: 1. Erect single family residence 15 ft. from rear property line in liue of 50 ft.; 2. Erect detached accessory building (3 car garage) with 1,000 square feet of floor area in lieu of 500 square feet. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicants purchased a vacant lot, rectangular in size.

SE-01-07-043 — Fernando Ortiz Request: Special Exception in P-O and R-1AA zones to convert existing residence into church use and Variance for unpaved parking in lieu of paved. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages 62, 63 and 64. Three commentaries were received in opposition. The main concern was potential noise close to neighboring

SE-01-07-042 — Windermere Prep School Request: Special Exception in R-CE zone to modify previously approved site plan and/or Appeal of Zoning Manager's determination that proposed amended site plan is substantially different than previously approved site plan and requires further Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) approval. Decision: Approved

SE-01-07-039 — Nextel Communications Request: Special Exception in C-2 zone for co-located camouflaged communication tower (flag pole) and Variance to allow camouflaged tower within 229 feet of multifamily residential units to the East (Colony East Apartments) in lieu of 350 feet. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages 39, 40 and 41.

7/5/2001 #13 — FERNANDO ORTIZ Request: (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 23-23-29 Tract Size: 3 acres. Decision: Partial Approval Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages 62, 63 and 64. Three commentaries were received in opposition. The main concern was potential noise close to neighboring residential homes. The applicant requested permission to have an o

7/5/2001 — Windermere Prep School Decision: Partial Approval

VA-01-07-053 — Anthony and Sylvan Pools Request: Variance in P-D zone as follows: 1. Allow pool decking to remain and construct screened enclosure 2.5 feet from rear property line in lieu of 5 feet; 2. Allow pool equipment to remain 1.5 feet from side (west) property line in lieu of 5 feet. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant stated a field inspector with their pool comp

7/5/2001 #9 — UNIVERSITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Request: (NW of NW 16-22-31 Tract Size: 25.4 acres Decision: Partial Approval Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages 112, 113 and 114. This case was first heard by the BZA on May 3, 2001. Since then, the applicant, staff, the district BZA appointee and the surrounding neighbors met to reso

VA-01-07-061 — Robert Browning Request: Variance in A-2 zone to allow mobile home on 1/2 acre in lieu of 2 acres. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to place a mobile home on less than 2 acres of land. The area contains a mixture of tracts that contain mobile homes and conventional homes. The BZA felt this request was compatible with the surrounding area. There was n

VA-01-07-052 — Emile Sandelin Request: Variance in R-2 zone to construct fence 6 ft. in height within 25 ft. of common lot line on north. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant's rear yard abuts the front yard of the neighbor's house. The purpose of the 25-ft. requirement is to provide adequate visual clearance for traffic safety and to protect the front yard open space rights

SE-01-07-041 — Tommy Jones Request: Special Exception in A-2 zone for a Family Lot Provision (Note: Applicant proposes to place a home on 5 acres for his daughter). Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and Recommendation is located on Pages 72 and 73. The applicant wants to place a second residence on a 10 acre parcel of land. The residence is for the applicant's daughte

CPA01-0012 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2001-07-02 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County CPA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA01-0036 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-06-19 Status: Withdrawn Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA01-0035 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-06-18 Status: Withdrawn Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

VA-01-06-049 — Matthew and Michele Tracy Request: Variance in R-CE zone to erect addition (living area) to single family residence 6 ft. from side property line on east line in lieu of 10 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to extend the back porch. Only a corner of the porch needs the variance. The homeowners association and the most impacted neighbor submitted l