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Planning & Zoning CommissloN Local Planning Agency February 24, 2010 Page ~4 Mr. Parkhurst asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition ta, the request. Mr. James Fraleigh, 1290 Seminole Boulevard, Gasselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Fraleigh said he understands the zoning and planning that goes on within a city; but change to land uses is a very critical thing. He said our City is a residential born city, He said most people don't realize how the [and is being used because a map does not show what is on the land. He said we are experiencing hard economic times and we should not restrict businesses from coming into the City. He said the City should entice future businesses and people to come to Gasselberry, Mr. Fraleigh said that transportation concurrency was discussed at a City Commission meeting and he felt it is a deliberate act to tax people coming into Gasselberry. Mr. Fraleigh felt that zoning changes should be reviewed on a case by case basis. Mr. Fraleigh said US Highway 17-92 is starting to look like a ghost town and he felt that the proposed flyover is going to kill our City. Mr, Fraleigh felt that further studies should be made before any changes are made. He said the reason for a city to expand is to make it stronger and better, Mr. John Gasselberry, l00 South Last Lake Lane, Gasselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Gasselberry questioned the notil•ication process for the surrounding property owners. Mr. Gasselberry was concerned that the City's gre equipment was not adequate to handle the taller structures. Mr. Gasselberry felt that Seminole County would stark taxing based on the future land use designation rather than the zoning designation. He felt that individual property owner's could request changes to their property. Ms, Debra Gowan, 251 Fern Street, Gasselberry, Florida came forward, Ms. Cowart s#ated that the City explained to her that as a single family residence her property would be °grandfalhered° in under the new land use; however, if some natural disaster destroyed her property she would not be allowed to rebuild. Ms. Cowart questioned if there was anofher designation that would allow the City to put in the commercial but also allow the single family homes. Ms, Smith explained that the future land use change would make the residential properties non-conforming. She said the use may continue to exist; however, if the property is damaged there is an opportunity to go before the Board of Adjustment and request to rebuild the structure. Ms. Reischmann stated that the Code states that the