20,695 decisions across Orange County BZA

VA-00-11-014 — Alton Arnold Request: Variances in R-1AA zone to erect an opened canopy structure for parking use as follows: 1. To be located in front of the principal building in lieu of rear; 2. Two (2) ft. and five (5) ft. from front property line in lieu of 30 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The subject accessory building is a two car open carport fronting on Lakeside Driv

VA-00-11-008 — Michael & Dawn Tessitore Request: Variances in R-1AA zone to erect an addition (bedroom and bathroom) to single family residence as follows: 1. 20 ft. from front property line in lieu of 30 ft.; 2. 10 ft. from side street property line in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to add a bathroom and bedroom addition onto the side of the ho

SE-00-11-006 — D & D Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. Request: Special Exception in R-CE zone for an ornamental nursery product business. (Note: Parcel will be used for wholesale, propagation, holding, and distribution of plant material.) Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is proposing a plant storage area for distribution to construction sites. Staff presented its analysis.

VA-00-11-013 — Larry Spade Request: Variance in R-1A zone to create two (2) substandard sized lots to accommodate a single family residence on each lot with 50 ft. lot width in lieu of 75 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to create two 50 ft. wide lots. Staff gave its technical analysis. Several similar variances were granted in this subdivision. In addition si

11/2/2000 — Westgate Lakes PD Decision: Denied

VA-00-11-012 — Heidi Kay Harmer Request: Variance in R-1A zone to create two (2) substandard sized lots to accommodate a single family residence on each lot. (Note: Each lot will be 53.5 ft. wide and 7,490 sq. ft. in size instead of 75 ft. wide and 7,500 sq. ft. in size). Decision: Denied Hearing: The applicant wants to create two (2) 53 foot wide lots. The homes in this immediat

11/2/2000 #5 — WESTGATE LAKES P-D - NOVEMBER 2, 2000 Request: (NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 11-24-28 Tract Size: 180 acres Decision: Denied Hearing: Denied

11/2/2000 #2 — SHIRLEY BUTLER - NOVEMBER 2, 2000 Request: (NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 25-22-28 Tract Size: 100 ft. x 140 ft. Decision: Denied

SE-00-11-015 — Ed & Janice Mack Request: Special Exception in P-O zone to operate a private school. Decision: Approved Hearing: The staff report is attached. The applicant wants to convert the use of the site into a small private school. The site abuts other commercial uses. The BZA felt the request was reasonable at this location.

VA-00-09-002 — Yellow Dog Eats, Inc. Request: Variance in C-1 zone to allow on-site alcoholic beverage consumption (beer and wine, 2COP) 95 ft. from a church in lieu of 1,000 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant operates a gourmet deli/country store. He wants to sell beer and wine in conjunction with meals. The zoning regulations require a minimum 1,000 foot separation

VA-00-10-018 — Lorenzo & Kristie Hamilton Request: Variance in R-1AA zone to erect addition (office/game room) to single family residence 27 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 35 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant had a screened porch and replaced it with a permanent room addition without permits. Setbacks for screened enclosures are more liberal than the setbacks

VA-00-10-003 — Woodridge Apartments Request: Variance in P-D zone to erect four (4) garages 6.8 ft. from side property line in lieu of 10 ft. (proposed garages to provide parking for Woodridge Apartments). Decision: Approved Hearing: The property is a part of a planned development called Westland Terrace consisting of multifamily and retail commercial land uses. The subject prope

SE-00-11-011 — Spectrasite Communications Request: Special Exception in A-2 zone to construct a 139 ft. high camouflaged communications tower (artificial tree) and Variance to locate tower 122 ft. in lieu of 347.5 ft. from residential properties to the south and east. Decision: Approved Hearing: The staff report and recommendation is located on Pages ------------. Two letters o

SE-00-10-005 — Pedia Swim Academy and Development Center Request: Special Exception in A-1 zone to construct a development center and aquatic learning facility (outdoor swimming pool) for infants, young children and adults. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to convert an existing residence into a developmental and swimming facility. Staff gave its technical analysi

VA-00-10-020 — Rick Hurst - October 5, 2000 Request: Variance in P-D zone to erect addition (screened porch) to single family residence 11 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to build an addition behind his house. He backs up to a water treatment plant. There was no opposition.

VA-00-10-007 — Chris & Marianne Ferrara Request: Variance in R-CE-C zone to erect a single family residence 15 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 40 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to build a home within the rear yard setback. The applicant stated he was building a 4,000 square foot home on the lot. The neighbor to the south spoke in opposition. She had

SE-00-10-022 — Nextel Communications Request: Special Exception in C-3 zone to erect a camouflaged communications tower (120 ft. flag pole with flag). Note: will be a single use tower initially but designed for future co-location. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report is located on pages ------. In addition to the concerns stated in the report, Staff stated a concern wit

VA-00-10-021 — Hoi Van Nguyen Request: Variance in R-3 zone to erect addition (family room) to single family residence 14.5 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 25 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant built an addition without permits. The property backs up to a parking lot and an apartment complex. The applicant submitted photographs of the addition. There was no op

VA-00-10-006 — Robert Page Request: Variance in R-1AA zone to erect single family residence 30 ft. from normal high water elevation and swimming pool 15 ft. from normal high water elevation in lieu of 50 ft. and 35 ft., respectively. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to build a home and a pool on a vacant lot. The home is approximately 6,000 square feet. Staff info

VA-00-10-012 — Epifanio & Blanca Rivera Request: Variance in R-2 zone to erect addition (screened porch) to single family residence 12.8 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 25 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to add a 12' x 24' screened porch across the back of his house, located in Curry Ford Woods subdivision. The rear yard abuts a 100-foot wide Florida Po

10/5/2000 — Donna Jean Walsh Decision: Partial Approval

SE-00-10-011 — Mark & Pauline Parker Request: Special Exception in R-1A zone to erect attached accessory dwelling unit (14 ft. x 20 ft.) for applicant's mother. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report and recommendation is located on pages ----. Several neighbors submitted commentaries in favor of the request. There was no opposition.

SE-00-10-004 — Sci Funeral Services of Florida Request: Special Exception in A-1 and P-D zone to add two (2) mausoleum buildings and one (1) pavilion structure adjacent to the existing mausoleum buildings on the west side (rear) of the site. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to construct two (2) mausoleums and an open-air pavilion adjacent to their existing mausoleum

VA-00-10-016 — Cardiovascular Associates Request: Variance in P-O zone to erect a commercial building 5 ft. from front property line in lieu of 25 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The property consists of three vacant lots that were once a part of a residential subdivision. The properties on either side of the property are occupied by others. When Edgewater Drive was widened a nu

SE-00-10-001 — Animal Welfare Foundation Request: Special Exception in A-1 zone to park MH as living quarters for night watchman in conjunction with animal shelter Decision: Approved Hearing: The shelter has existed on-site under BZA approval since 1990. The shelter takes in unwanted or homeless dogs cats. The applicant stated they need a night watchman to take in animals that a

VA-00-10-008 — Donna Kirby Request: Variance in R-1A zone to erect an addition (screen enclosure) to single family residence 20 ft. from normal high water elevation of Little Lake Fairview in lieu of 50 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to build a screen porch behind her house. The porch will encroach into the lake setback. The BZA approved the request with ap

10/5/2000 #14 — NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS Request: (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 2-23-29 Tract Size: 1.8 acres Decision: Approved

VA-00-10-015 — Lancaster Sports Bar Request: Variance in C-2 zone to allow on-site alcoholic beverage consumption (beer and wine, 2COP) approximately 604 ft. from a church to the northwest in lieu of 1,000 ft. Decision: Denied Hearing: The applicant wants to open a sports bar 604 ft. from a church. Staff gave a historical analysis of these type of requests. Staff had consistentl

SE-00-10-002 — Dorca's Compassion House, Inc. Request: Special Exception in R-CE zone for a non-profit social service center to provide food, clothing, counseling and religious services to a maximum of 25 adults and a Variance to provide unpaved parking. Decision: Denied Hearing: The applicant wants to use a single family residence as a social service center. The use would entail

SE-00-10-010 — Cox Radio, Inc. and Rosemont Baptist Church Request: Special Exception in R-3 zone for parking use in conjunction with a commercial business and a Variance in R-3 and I-2 zones to allow a driveway for commercial use on a residential roadway. Decision: Approved Hearing: Cox Radio is constructing a paved parking lot and retention areas on the Rosemont Baptist Church p

SE-00-10-008 — Donna Jean Walsh Request: Special Exception in A-2 zone for a Family Lot Provision. (Note: property owner to convey five [5] acres to daughter for purposes of building a 2,600 sq. ft. home.) Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is conveying five (5) acres to her daughter. The request complies with the requirements of the Family Lot Provision. There was no opp

ZMA00-0068 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2000-09-28 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA00-0066 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2000-09-26 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA00-0065 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2000-09-25 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA00-0064 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2000-09-25 Status: Withdrawn Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA00-0063 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2000-09-18 Status: Withdrawn Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

CPA00-0021 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2000-09-15 Status: Withdrawn Source: Osceola County CPA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

ZMA00-0061 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2000-09-15 Status: Denied Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

CPA00-0020 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2000-09-14 Status: Withdrawn Source: Osceola County CPA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

CPA00-0019 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2000-09-08 Status: Withdrawn Source: Osceola County CPA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.

SE-00-09-008 — Ace Auto Parts - September 8, 2000 Request: Special Exception in C-3 zone for an automobile towing business. Decision: Approved Hearing: "The applicant wants to use the site as an Uhaul rental, used car lot and automobile towing storage yard. The auto towing storage yard requires a Special Exception, but the other uses are permitted by-right. Staff informed the BZA

VA-00-09-007 — James Casey Request: Variance in R-1A zone to erect an addition (bedroom) 18 ft. from front property line in lieu of 25 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff noted there had been no variances approved in the front yards of this subdivision, Verona Park. That portion of the house where the addition is proposed is already one foot into the setback area, and an additi

SE-00-09-015 — Efc of Orlando, Inc. Request: Special Exception in R-3 zone for church use and Variance for unpaved parking in lieu of paved. (Note: 5,000 sq. ft. church building proposed.) Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting approval to construct a small church. The site is buffered on the north and east with heavy vegetation. The property to the west has a h

SE-00-09-006 — Bruce & Lisa Riner Request: Special Exception in R-1AA zone for an attached accessory dwelling unit for applicant's mother and Variance to erect the addition 32 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 35 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report is located on pages-----. Several commentaries were received in favor of the request. A letter in favor was re

SE-00-09-004 — Patrick & Martha Millikin Request: Special Exception in R-CE zone to erect a single family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit for disabled son. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff Report is located on pages ----. Several commentaries were received in support of the request. There was no opposition.

SE-00-07-007 — Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal Request: Special Exception in R-2 and C-1 zones for church use and Variance for unpaved parking. Decision: Approved Hearing: This case was continued from the July 6, 2000, public hearing agenda. The applicant met with the residents in late August to address their concerns. The main concerns were overflow parking on Timber River Circle a

VA-00-09-009 — Steven Douglas Request: Variances in R-1A zone to erect a detached accessory structure (garage and artist studio) as follows: 1. 1,500 sq. ft. of floor area in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; 2. 35 ft. in height in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: This is a two-story structure. The first floor is a garage and the second story is the studio. The applicant and hi

SE-00-08-011 — Bellsouth Mobility Request: Special Exception in C-1 zone for a single use camouflaged communications tower (150 ft. flag pole with flag). Decision: Approved Hearing: This case was continued from last month to redesign the project as a camouflaged flagpole. The applicant presented information that demonstrated there was no other structure to co-locate on. One cit

SE-00-09-013 — Florida Power Corporation Request: "Special Exception at electrical substation sitze zoned C-2 and R-3 as follows: Convert utility pole with existing ancillary communication antennas into a communication tower in order for additional communication antennas. Current pole exists at 100 ft. in height; conversion will allow for 20 ft. additional height (total 120 ft.). Also, a

SE-00-07-010 — Florida Power Corporation Request: Special Exception at electrical substation sitze zoned C-2 and R-3 as follows: Convert utility pole with existing ancillary communication antennas into a communication tower in order for additional communication antennas. Current pole exists at 100 ft. in height; conversion will allow for 20 ft. additional height (total 120 ft.). Also, ap