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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency February 13, 2013 Page 3 4. All conditions must be fully executed or the site plan becomes null and void. 5. The site plan is valid for one year. Failure to obtain a building permit within one year will result in the expiration of the site plan approval. The Commission questioned the qualifications required for the person that prepares the landscape plan and if the landscape plans are required to be signed and sealed. Mr. Sorensen stated that the Code states: "The landscape plan shall be drawn by a landscape architect or other person with comparable experience in the field of landscaping ". Mr. Sorensen said that staff reviews the landscape plans for good practices in landscaping such as bald cypress trees in an area where they will survive, crepe myrtles under power lines instead of canopy trees. Mr. Sorensen said he could not answer if the plans are required to be signed and sealed. A brief discussion ensued regarding the proposed dumpster enclosure materials and location of the dumpster enclosure. Mr. Meadows asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Walter Judge, 1501 E. Altamonte Drive, Fern Park, Florida came forward. Mr. Judge said this project has been going on for 4 years and it all started with the City working on their redevelopment plan. He said it was difficult to design the project so that it looks good on all four sides due to the view from the lake, the flyover and as the entrance to the City and it has increased the cost of the project. Mr. Judge said all the trees located at the rear of the property will remain on the site. Mr. Judge said there was a landscape architect consulted on the project and the landscape plans will be submitted by a landscape architect. Mr. Judge said the site has been a challenge. He said he was hoping to get some upscale tenants on the site and one possibly being a restaurant. Mr. Guzman arrived at the meeting at 6:49 p.m. Mr. Judge felt that the Mediterranean traditional style is timeless and it should be a monument for the City for years to come. A discussion ensued regarding the proposed landscaping and the proposed materials for the dumpster enclosure. Mr. Wadley objected to the landscape waivers. He said the front entry area beside the vehicular entry has 2 islands with muhly grass and he would like to see those areas designed with a mix of shrubs, perennials and groundcover to create a landscape focal point that is of substance and reflects the architecture. He said he wanted it to compliment the architecture. Mr. Judge said he had something similar proposed for that location; however, he was told by the Public Works Department that they wanted it to match the streetscape landscaping along US Highway 17/92, Mr. Wadley said he strongly objects to the use of