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Planning & Zoning Commissionl Local Planning Agency November 10, 2010 Page 9 A brief discussion ensued regarding measuring screened recreational vehicles and the length requirement for recreational vehicles. Mr. Parkhurst asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. Dave Henson, 233 Bridle Path, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Henson stated that he served on various City Boards and the City Commission for several years. He said that he has been involved with the parking ordinance since its inception. Mr. Henson felt it was important to the City to maintain curb appeal and he didn't have a problem with screening recreational equipment. Mr. Henson said he has attended over 50 meetings regarding the parking ordinance and felt that there was no reason to revisit the length requirements. He questioned how a recreational vehicle could be offensive if it is screened from view and also questioned how the maximum length was established. Mr. Henson felt that there were more important things to deal with in the City. He said it is not a major problem in the City and questioned why valuable hours are being wasted and staff time on such an insanely minute issue. Mr, Henson questioned how confidence can be instilled in the government when an ordinance is passed and then it is changed less than a year later. Mr. Henson explained that there was nothing on the City's website regarding tonight's meeting. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Henson stated that he has an average size motor home at 31 feet, Mr. Henson explained the different classifications for motor homes. Mr. Mike Reed, 321 Wyndham Way, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Reed stated that he has lived in Casselberry since 1980 and he has owned recreational vehicles for over 30 years. He said he considers himself a good citizen and tries to follow all the rules. Mr. Reed said there was good audience participation at the City Commission when this parking ordinance was originally approved and it was decided the length restriction for recreational vehicles would be eliminated, Mr. Reed stated he was not aware of this item being on tonight's agenda until he was notified by his friend earlier in the day. Mr. Reed requested the Board consider his thoughts in their decision. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry suggested measuring recreational vehicles from the main structure of the vehicle. He thought Florida Department of