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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 23,2012 — Regular Meeting Page 9 of 18 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, TO AMEND THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL FUTURE LAND USE MAP, ESTABLISHING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION OF MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) FOR THE PARCEL AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION I OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing relative to Ordinance 11 -1366 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on December 1. 201 Staff Presentation: City Manager Barbara Lipscomb stated that Development Services Manager Sandra Smith would be making the presentation for both Ordinance Nos. 11 -1366 and 11 -1367, relating to the land use and zoning of 95 Concord Drive. She added that Ms. Smith will also be providing information about some concerns staff has about this project which the Commission can use in making a decision. Ms. Sandra Smith, Development Services Manager, presented information to the Commission relevantto both the future land use amendment request relating to Ordinance No. 11 -1366 and the zoning map amendment request relating to Ordinance No. I1 -1367. She explained that the subject property is one parcel of undeveloped land located at 95 Concord Drive consisting of 1.76 total acres. Ms. Smith further explained that currentlythe future land use designation for the properly is commercial, and it has a comparable CG— Commercial General zoning designation. She stated that the proposed future land use request is for medium density residential or residential development and the compatible zoning designation would then be RMF 13, or residential multi - family. Ms. Smith advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency provided a recommendation of denial by a 4 -1 vote at their November 9, 2011 meeting. Ms. Smith gave an overview of the land use and zoning of properties in the surrounding areas and provided information on what the applicant is suggesting for development of the subject properly. She reminded the Commission that this item had been continued from the last meeting, and at that meeting a discussion was held about the possibility of the applicant entering into an agreement with the City for development of the site to provide sonic ideas as to what might occur at the site. She stated that staff has been working with the applicant to put the agreement together, and she referred the Commission to the draft agreement contained in the packet, going over the factors that are included in the agreement for development of the site. Ms. Smith also advised that a petition had been received from residents in the surrounding neighborhoods in opposition to the amendments, and that the applicant, Mr. Anderson, was in attendance and available for questions and discussion. Ms. Smith concluded by stating that the amendments are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, compatible with the surrounding mix of zoning and land uses, and will not negatively impact the City's ability to provide services and that Staff has recommended approval of the future land use amendment, as well as compatible zoning designation to residential multi - family, RMF -13. A copy of the presentation is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget.