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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency March 13, 2013 Page 5 A brief discussion ensued regarding the number of requests that staff receives regarding a reduction to the tree replacement requirements. It was decided to continue this discussion under other business. Mr. Meadows asked the applicant to come forward. Ms. Carolyn Canada, 195 Concord Drive, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Ms. Canada said she is an employee at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic, In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Canada said there are 45 trees on the site. Mr. Meadows asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. No one came forward. A brief discussion ensued regarding the screening of the air conditioning units on the east side of the parking lot and the tree replacement requirements. Mr. Meadows requested the applicant determine if the air conditioning unit is visible and suggested adding shrubs if needed for screening. Mr. Meadows asked for a motion to address SPR 12 -22. Mr. Hale made a motion to approve SPR 12 -22, Veterinary Emergency Clinic located at 195 Concord Drive, Casselberry, Florida, a tree replacement waiver request to follow Staffs recommendation that the reduction be made from an inch for inch replacement of 21" to a minimum payment of $220 into the City Tree Bank or allow the applicant to plant a tree a minimum 2.5 dbh to replace the tree that has been removed and the payment must be made into the tree bank within 60 days of approval. Mr. Wadley seconded the motion. Mr. Hale amended his motion that the payment must be made into the tree bank or a tree planted within 60 days of approval. Mr. Wadley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Eighth Item of Business: BA 13.01: 2215 Winslow Circle/ Lynn Hastings. Variance request to Article V, Section 2.5.4 "Size and Dimension Criteria" and Table 2 -5.4 of the Casselberry Unified Land Development Regulations to allow a 12.0 foot rear building setback in lieu of the 20.0 foot building setback required within the R -9 zoning district. Mr. Jason Sorensen, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in his memorandum dated March 13, 2013, to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department). Mr. Sorensen presented a PowerPoint presentation (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes).