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Planning & Zoning Commission) Local Planning Agency Feiorc~ary 10> 2010 Page 4 He expressed a concern with the trespassing and the use of recreational vehicles on the property. Mr. Rosenberg felt that a lower density would be more appropriate to fit with the character of the neighborhood and an R12.5 zoning designation would be appropriate for the area. Mr. Rosenberg felt that the R12.5 would be consistent with the neighborhood, a good use of the land and it could also compel the owner to discontinue the use of recreational vehicles on the property and possibly fence and post the property, Ms. Smith skated tonight's meeting is not to discuss the development of the property, She said the concerns that were expressed at tonighf's meeting would be addressed when the property is reviewed for development. She said the trespassing and the use of recreational vehicles is a police matter and an issue with the property owner. Ms. Smith said the lowest density future land use application is LDR (low density residential} which is similar to the County's tow density residential Ms. Smith said the County's zoning of Al allows one dwelling unit per acre and the City's R8 equates to flue dwelling units per acre which is the maximum build out with a low density residential future (and use designation. Ms. Smith explained that the R12,5 designation equates to three dwelling units per acre. She said the City does not have a designation that allows only one or two dwelling units per acre. The R12.5 zoning designation is the lowest development that could be provided on the site. Ms. Smith said if the Local Planning Agency feels that the R12.5 zoning classification is appropriate it needs to be included in their recommendation to the City Commission. In response to the Board's question, Ms, Smith said this item would be scheduled for first reading by the Gify Commission and then will be forwarded to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA}. She said DCA has 60 days to review the information and they will provide the Cily with the Objections, Recommendations and Comment Report (ORC}. She said the City then has 60 days to address DGA's comments regarding the City's application. A brief discussion ensued regarding annexation, annexation petitions, trespassing and the proposed zoning designation for 1466 Bird Road, Mr. Parkhurst asked for a motion to address LPA 09-02. Mr. Aramendia recommended a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for LPA 09-02 based on the staff report dated January 27, 2010 from Ms. Smith to the Local Planning Agency as presented including the following change to lots 5 and 6 on Ruby Court (Map C}from County Office to Gify Commercial.