WHEREAS, Hernando County has adopted zoning regulations pursuant to Chapter 163 and Section 125.01(1) of the Florida Statutes which authorize the County to regulate the use of land in the unincorporated areas of Hernando County, Florida, and take action on the request herein; and,

WHEREAS, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) conducted a duly advertised public hearing on December 10, 2003, to reconsider the denial of a Special Use Permit for a place of public assembly, namely a religious establishment, by the Hernando County Planning and Zoning Commission.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:

APPLICANT: John A. Mitten FILE NUMBER: SE-03-19

GENERAL

LOCATION: West side of Culbreath Road, approximately 500' north of Ayers Road.

LEGAL

DESCRIPTION: On file (lengthy). A portion of Section 26, Township 23 South, Range 19 East, lying with Hernando County, Florida.

REQUEST: Approval of a Special Exception Use Permit for a place of public assembly, namely a religious establishment; and subject to performance condition(s) as enumerated in the Staff Results Memorandum (which is incorporated herein by reference).

FINDINGS: The BOCC hereby incorporates the BOCC Meeting Results Memorandum herein by reference. The BOCC finds that the testimony and record in support of approval of the request to be credible and to constitute competent substantial evidence.

CONCLUSIONS: The BOCC is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Chapters 125 and 163, Florida Statutes. Accordingly, after public hearing and testimony, being fully advised in the record, and based upon competent substantial evidence, the BOCC makes the following specific conclusions:

1. The proposed Special Exception Use Permit is consistent with the County's adopted Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the existing uses in the area subject to compliance with all performance conditions herein.

ACTION: After notice and public hearing, based upon the record in this matter and the above findings of fact and conclusions, the BOCC hereby APPROVES the Special Exception Use Permit subject to all conditions set forth in the BOCC Meeting Results Memorandum.

ADOPTED IN REGULAR SESSION THE 10TH_DAY OF DECEMBER, 2003.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA

Attest:________________________ By:_____________________________________

KAREN NICOLAI, CLERK DIANE B. ROWDEN,

VICE CHAIRPERSON

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