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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency May 11, 2011 Page 8 Mr. Parkhurst asked for a motion to address ZB 11-02. Mr. Aramendia made a motion to provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for the Comprehensive Plan (ZB 11-02) based on the staff report dated May 11, 2011 from Mr, Raasch as presented. Mr. Van Meter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Eleventh Item of Business: LPA 1106: Mobility Study. Adoption of a citywide Mobility Study to provide transit strategies. Mr. Eric Raasch, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in his memorandum dated May 11, 2011, to the City of Casselberry Local Planning Agency (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department), Mr. Raasch presented a PowerPoint presentation (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Mr. Raasch said Staff recommends approval of LPA 11-06, the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the City Commission. He requested the approval be amended to exclude references to S6360 and HB697 since the requirements for both of those bills have been eliminated through the new legislation. He said if the Commission approves LPA 11-06 staff would make the necessary revisions to the document to eliminate those references. Mr. Raasch requested the Local Planning Agency provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for consideration of an ordinance amending portions of the City's Comprehensive Plan. A brief discussion ensued regarding light rail and the flex bus. 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 said he hasn't read the study. He felt that the bike paths have been constructed along scenic roads and he encouraged that the bike paths should be constructed between large residential areas and shopping centers. Mr. Casselberry recommended locating the bus stops near the bike trails. He felt that the bikelbus combination would increase ridership. He also suggested increasing the number of bus shelters due to weather conditions. Mr. Casselberry encouraged the use of mopeds and racks for moped parking should be provided in shopping centers. After a brief discussion, Mr. Parkhurst asked for a motion to address LPA 11-06. Mr. Aramendia made a motion to provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for LPA 11-06 based on the staff report dated