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Planning & Zoning Commission! Local Planning Agency May 28, 2008 Page 8 Mr. Senzee stated staff recommends approval of LPA 08-10, the Future Land Use Map Amendments based on the Seminola Boulevard East Small Area Study and approval of ZB 08-03, the Official Zoning Map amendments based on Seminola Boulevard East Small Area Study, that includes the subject properties as detailed in the ordinances attached to the staff report, based on the staff report dated May 16, 2008 and the findings of fact and conclusions that the amendments: 1. Are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, 2, Are a proactive planning approach that is the best means of providing for new development and ensuring a high quality of life for the area. 3, Will ensure compatibly with the surrounding mix of Seminole County, Winter Springs and City of Casselberry land uses. 4. Will improve the economic redevelopment of the area. A brief discussion ensued regarding the differences between the PMX-L and Commercial General zoning designations. Mr. Buchanan asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Dr. John Zacco, 601 Queens Mirror Circle, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Dr. Zacco felt it was zoning for a major thoroughfare. He said he has a copy of the small area study. He said this study was conducted before the widening of Seminola Boulevard, the extension of Seminola Boulevard to Tuskawilla, and the residential development of the Dog Track property. Dr. Zacco read the summary of the study findings on page 2 of the report. It stated with the increase in the traffic volume is pressure to convert existing residential land uses based in Seminola Boulevard to a more intensive non-residential use, He said the study stated that the market analysis identified the intersection of Winter Park Drive and Seminola Boulevard to focus on retail activity with likely demand of 10 to 1500 square feet of residential, gas stations and so The report also stated that greater parcel assembly in that vicinity warrants larger retail such as grocery stores, anchor retail stores, restaurants and banks. He said this was before the improvements were made to this area and the City said this had the potential of 200,000 square feet of retail. He said it doesn't make sense to allow single family and duplexes along Seminola Boulevard. Dr. Zacco questioned the legality of the rezoning. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry questioned the definition of the PMX-L zoning classification. Mr. Casselberry suggested zoning the area as a service industry design. thinks the area could be redeveloped as commercial other than maintenance garages. Mr. Casselberry questioned the PMX-L zoning designation on the north side near Murphy Road. He felt it could have a more intense zoning_