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Planning & Zoning Commissionl Local Planning Agency November 10, 2010 Page 7 After a brief discussion regarding screening requirements, Mr. Parkhurst asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry asked if the Police Department reviewed this item. He expressed concerns regarding police officers climbing an 8 foot high fence and also that an 8 foot fence would block the wind from neighboring houses. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the 8 foot fence height requirement, In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Smith stated that the Board provides a recommendation to the City Commission; however, the City Commission has the final approval for the item. The Board suggested adding that if the parking requirement's change for parking of commercial vehicles, the fence height would revert back to the 6 foot maximum height. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Smith said that a jurisdictional study was completed regarding parking requirements and there were at least two municipalities within the County that allowed 8 foot high fences. Mr. Parkhurst asked for a motion to address LPA 10-07. Mr. Aramendia made a motion to provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for LPA 10-07 as presented. Mr. Hale seconded the motion. The Board was polled. Andrew Meadows Yes Harley Parkhurst No Stanley Weinroth Yes Daniel Hale Yes Victor Lutz Yes Anthony Aramendia Yes The motion passed with a majority vote. Mr. Aramendia amended his motion to add a condition to the Planning and Zoning's recommendation to the City Commission to state: If the City Code requirement changes for screening of commercial equipment, this item would become null and void and the Code would revert back to a maximum 6 foot fence height. Mr. Hale seconded the motion. The Board was polled. Andrew Meadows Yes