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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Dlinutes of September 24, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 12 of 21 No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 12 -1378. MOTION: Colnnlissioner Solomon moved to adopt Ordinance 12 -1378 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Coin inissioner Aramendia. Motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Commissioner Miller dissenting. E. Second Reading of Ordinance 12-1379— Amendments to ULDR Section 2- 7.10(c), Fences and Walls The City Clerk read Ordinance 12 -1379 by title as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, CODE OF ORDINANCES, PART III, "UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPME NT REGULATIONS ", CHAPTER H, "DISTRICT AND GENERAL REGULATIONS" TO AMEND ARTICLE VII, SECTION 2- 7.10 "FENCES AND WALLS ", TO INCLUDE REGULATIONS FOR THE NUMBER OF FENCES AND WALLS ALONG THE PERIMETER OF A LOT; REGULATIONS FOR ATTACHMENTS TO EXISTING FENCES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; AND TO CHANGE THE REGULATIONS FOR FENCES ON THROUGH LOTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing relative tothe second reading of Ordinance 12-1379 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on September 13, 2012. Staff Presentation: Development Services Manager Sandra Smith gave a brief overview of the item, stating that the amendment would allow most owners of a through lot to fence their yard without requiring a variance; prohibit property owners from erecting two parallel fences on the same property line of their lots; and require attachments to existing fences to be of a similar material, color and design as the existing fence. She stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had provided a favorable recommendation for the amendments, and that the City Commission had approved the ordinance on first reading at its August 27, 2012 meeting. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Conununity Development Director recommended adoption of Ordinance 12 -1379 on second and final reading. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 12 -1379. The following individual(s) came forward: 1. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, expressed concerns about whether the proposed requirements would apply to fences not on the property line. 2. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance, stating he felt the restrictions would violate the rights of homeowners and would present a hardship to those on fixed incomes.