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Board of Adjustment May 26, 2011 Page 6 allow for 60.0 foot high light pole structures in lieu of the maximum 20.0 foot high light pole structures allowable by the code. Ms. Gauvin asked the applicantto come forward. Mr. Luis Cruz, Park Development/Facilities Managerforthe City of Casselberry, provided a PowerPoint Presentation for the ball field lights at Wirz Park (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Mr. Bob DeCouto, Musco Lighting, came forward. Mr. DeCouto stated they are required to meet specific standards from the Illuminating Engineer Society (IES). He explained that the taller poles reduce the light spill to the adjoining properties and provides glare control. Mr. Cruz continued reviewing his PowerPoint presentation, A brief discussion ensued regarding changes to the 2014 lighting regulations. Mr. DeCouto stated the changes in lighting regulations would not apply to sports field lighting. Mr. Eric Raasch, Planner, reviewed the background information and the analysis of the request, provided in his memorandum to the Board of Adjustment, dated May 20, 2011. Mr. Raasch reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (a copy of the presentation is attached and made a part of the minutes). Mr. Raasch stated that the variance application meets all of the six criteria for granting the variance; therefore, City staff supports the request. He said if the Board of Adjustment chooses to grant the variance requested for BA 11-03 for the property located at 806 Mark David Boulevard, to allow for 60.0 foot high light pole structures in lieu of the maximum 20.0 foot high light pole structures allowable for specialty fields, the motion should be based upon the staff report dated May 20, 2011, the Board of Adjustment's findings of fact and conclusions, the property lighting plan (Attachment D in the staff report), and the following conditions: 1. The variance shall only pertain to Wirz Park, located at 806 Mark David Boulevard. 2. A building permit for the structure shall be obtained from the City's Building Safety Bureau priorto the construction and installation of the light poles. 3. The light poles shall meet all other site development criteria at the time of permitting. 4. All of the above conditions shall be fully and faithfully executed or the variance shall become null and void. In response to the Board's question, Mr. Raasch stated that the residents located within 500 feet of the park were notified by mail. He said he received a few phone calls regarding the notification mailed to the residents. He said he explained the variance and no one spoke for or against the variance request.