January 5, 2010January 5, 2010

BCC Called Public Hearingon

BZA #SE-09-11-005, November 5, 2009

APPLICANT: Christ Centered Christian Church

BCC Called Public Hearingon

BZA #SE-09-11-005, November 5, 2009

APPLICANT: Christ Centered Christian Church

SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPECIAL EXCEPTION STANDARDS UNDER FLORIDA STANDARDS UNDER FLORIDA

LAWLAW

(1) The applicant for the special exception request has the initial burden of demonstrating that his/her request is consistent with the comprehensive policy plan and meets the criteria for granting the special exception; and

(2) If the applicant carries that initial burden, the burden shifts to those opposing the special exception to show by competent substantial evidence that the request is not consistent with the comprehensive policy plan and does not meet those criteria.

CASE: BZA #SE-09-11-005

APPLICANT: Christ Centered Christian Church

REQUEST: Special Exception in R-2 zone to construct a religious use facility (church) and Variances as follows:

1. Provide 40 parking spaces in lieu of 62 spaces; and

2. Allow unpaved parking in lieu of paved

ZONING: R-2

TRACT SIZE: 1 acre

LOCATION: Northwest corner of 24th Street and Lee Street, east of S. Westmoreland Drive

DISTRICT: #6

CASE: BZA #SE-09-11-005

APPLICANT: Christ Centered Christian Church

REQUEST: Special Exception in R-2 zone to construct a religious use facility (church) and Variances as follows:

1. Provide 40 parking spaces in lieu of 62 spaces; and

2. Allow unpaved parking in lieu of paved

ZONING: R-2

TRACT SIZE: 1 acre

LOCATION: Northwest corner of 24th Street and Lee Street, east of S. Westmoreland Drive

DISTRICT: #6

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SITE PLAN SITE PLAN

LANDSCAPE PLAN LANDSCAPE PLAN

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FLOOR PLAN FLOOR PLAN

STAFF ANALYSISSTAFF ANALYSISSTAFF ANALYSISSTAFF ANALYSIS

• Site is vacant

• Sanctuary to accommodate 185 persons initially and 200 persons in 5 years;

• The site requires 62 parking spaces

• With future growth to 200 persons, 67 parking spaces are required

• Only 40 parking spaces are proposed (120 seats)

• BZA reduced the maximum seating capacity to 150 seats

• Reduces required parking to 50 spaces

• Only 40 spaces are proposed

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STAFF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION

STAFF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION

• Staff does not support the insufficient parking aspect of the request.

• Vacant site can be developed to meet parking standards.

BZA FINDINGSBZA FINDINGSBZA FINDINGSBZA FINDINGS

• No objection to the proposed use

• Concerns about insufficient parking

• Reduced seating capacity of sanctuary to minimize the impacts of insufficient parking

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• Submitted petition containing 6 signatures in favor of request

• Received 3 commentaries in favor

• Received 1 commentary in opposition

BZA RECOMMENDATIONBZA RECOMMENDATIONBZA RECOMMENDATIONBZA RECOMMENDATION

Approved the Special Exception and Variance

requests in that the BZA found it met the

requirements of Sections 38-78 and 30-43,

Orange County code. Said approval is subject

to the following conditions:

(unanimous)

BZA CONDITIONSBZA CONDITIONS

BCC ACTION REQUESTEDBCC ACTION REQUESTEDBCC ACTION REQUESTEDBCC ACTION REQUESTED

Approve the requests consistent with the BZA’s recommendation

OR

Approve Special Exception for Religious Use Facility, Approve use of unpaved parking,Deny Variance for 40 parking spaces in lieu of 62 parking spaces (Occupancy limited by available parking)

January 5, 2010January 5, 2010

BCC Called Public Hearingon

BZA #SE-09-11-005, November 5, 2009

APPLICANT: Christ Centered Christian Church

BCC Called Public Hearingon

BZA #SE-09-11-005, November 5, 2009

APPLICANT: Christ Centered Christian Church