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Community Redevelopment Agency September 12,2008 Page 4 of5 establishments, non-conforming use, non-compliant use and distance requirements. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Ninth Item of Business: FRA Conference - Tampa A brief discussion ensued regarding the annual Florida Redevelopment Association Conference. Mr. Paradise suggested the Board Members contact Ms. Dixon regarding registration for the conference. Mr. Daigle and Mr. Jimenez expressed an interest in attending the Florida Redevelopment Association conference. Tenth Item of Business: Other Business Set schedule for Design Standard Sub-Committee Meetings Mr. Paradise requested the Design Standard Sub-Committee Members (Mr. McGregor, Ms. Campbell, and Mr. provide Ms. Dixon their availability so that a preliminary meeting schedule could be prepared. He suggested the committee meet twice a month for approximately an hour. He said staff would do the preparation work and the meeting would be for general discussion purposes. Wal-Mart Facade Revision Mr. Paradise reviewed the staff memo dated September 10, 2008 (a copy of the memo is on file in the Community Development Department). A brief discussion ensued regarding the elimination of the clock tower and the addition of the arch to emphasize the doorway location. Mr. Daigle made a motion to approve the minor architectural changes. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Eleventh Item of Business: Director's Report Mr. Paradise distributed and reviewed the Director's Report dated September 12, 2008 (a copy is attached and made of the minutes). A general discussion ensued regarding the status of the vacant Bank of America building on US Highway 17-92. Twelfth Item of Business: Public Comments Commissioner Solomon questioned the maintenance of the properties involved in the State Road 436/Red Bug Lake Road Flyover Project. Mr. Paradise said the ExxonMobil building located at Winter Park Drive and Red Bug Lake Road will be demolished in the very near future. Mr. Paradise stated the houses that were purchased on Winding Ridge for the flyover project will also be demolished and the brick wall will be relocated behind the properties. He said two water retention areas will be added in that area and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has agreed to landscaping the area and installing a decorative rail fence along the front near the roadway.