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Community Redevelopment Agency April 14, 2006 Page 2 of 4 holding a special meeting to determine how the City Manager's position will be handled. Ms. Smith stated that the Director positions will be advertised. Mr. Daigle asked if there was any public input. Mr. Steve Miller, Interplan, commented that Mr. Wells was very professional with the dealings he had with him. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward and questioned the reason for the resignations and questioned if it was related to development. Ms. Smith stated that the resignations are not related to development and based on the City Manager's contract City staff is not allowed to comment regarding the City Manager's resignation. Fourth Item of Business: Extension of CRA term - resolution Ms. Smith stated this is a Resolution for the CRA to extend the CRA term to 2025 which would allow for more funding opportunities for the City. Ms. Smith stated that this resolution is the authorization to request the County to extend the term. Mr. Daigle made a motion to approve the request for an extension of the CRA. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Fifth Item of Business: Cambridge Oaks - elevation review Ms. Smith stated that the Cambridge Oaks is a two-story office/retail project located at the corner of Plumosa Avenue and US Highway 17/92. Ms. Smith stated the project is located within the Community Redevelopment District and requires review by the Community Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Mikal Hale stated the project will have retail on the first floor and office space on the second floor. Mr. Steve Miller stated that the colors fall within the CRD color palette. Mr. Miller showed a sample of the stone pattern that would be used on the building. Mr. Hale stated that the property is owned and managed by Century Realty Funds. Mr. Miller distributed and reviewed the elevations of the property (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). A discussion ensued regarding the type of benches and it was decided that staff would make a determination on the type of benches to be used. The landscaping and the loading area were reviewed. Ms. Smith stated that the billboard would be relocated to the southern edge of the property to facilitate the redevelopment of the property.