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Community Redevelopment Agency March 14, 2013 Page 4 of 6 uses, She said that has added a great deal of value to those properties, Ms. Smith explained the change allows for much denser development. In response to the Board's question, Ms. Smith explained that the City will rezone a property if it is compatible with the surrounding area and the process takes approximately 45 days. Mayor Charlene Glancy thanked the Board members for serving on the Community Redevelopment Agency. She said the Board has done tremendous work since 1995. Mayor Glancy said the City Commission is receiving compliments regarding the changes that have been made in the City and how great the City looks. She said the catalyst is the beautification of Concord Park which has been activated by so many events. She said because of that the City has a strong interest from developers for the City Center site. Mayor Glancy felt that once development is started a lot of the CRA's other concerns will begin to take care of themselves as investors see what is happening in the City as it becomes more visual. She said they are getting the word out so Seminole County hopefully will partner with the City to extend the CRA term. Mayor Glancy said she agrees with the Board that the City needs to increase the boundaries of the Community Redevelopment District and hopefully that can be accomplished if the CRA term is extended. She said the City is always trying to develop closer and stronger relationships with Seminole County. Mayor Glancy stated that the City wants to be "business friendly" but within the quality and standard that we want the City to be as we move forward. Mr. Newlon said in conclusion staff is meeting with Seminole County next week to discuss the status of the City's CRA and an update will be provided at the next CRA meeting. He said the CRA needs to provide options so that the City Commission can provide guidance to staff. Mr. Newlon said at the next meeting he would like to discuss the CRA Board's recommendations for the CRA's focus. He said a letter from the CRA Chairman could be sent to the City Commission stating in summary what the CRA has concluded. He said the City Commission will provide guidance as to what is proposed to Seminole County, Seventh Item of Business: Director's Report Ms. Pamela Lynch, Economic Development Coordinator, provided an update on the Brownfield remediation for the property located at the corner of Triplet Lake Drive and US Highway 17/92. She explained a gas station was previously located on the site and petroleum contaminants were found on the site. Ms. Lynch stated in February the City Commission