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Hernando planning commission denies special-exception wedding venue for Mizell Road property
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 3–2 to deny a special-exception permit for a wedding venue at 23099 Bazell Road after neighbors cited deed restrictions, private-road safety and traffic concerns. Applicant Steven Berry had proposed up to 15 seasonal events, capped at 50 guests and 30 vehicles.
The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission on Nov. 10 denied a request to operate a small-event wedding venue on Mizell Road, concluding the proposal would adversely affect the public interest. The motion to deny passed 3–2 after more than two hours of public comment and debate.
Petitioner Steven Berry told the commission he and his spouse planned a low-impact venue on about five acres, using an existing pole barn and limiting events to the fall and spring. "Our events will be limited in size to under 50 guests, and no more than 30 vehicles," Berry said, adding the events would…
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