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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency February 13, 2013 Page 4 muhly grass being used at entrances to projects. Mr. Wadley suggested that Mr. Sorensen take that back to the City Commission and get clarification because he felt that it was highly inappropriate. Mr. Wadley suggested on the west side of the property adjacent to the 2 live oaks that 2 crepe myrtles could be planted in that area. He also said the ligustrom is covering the last parking space. Mr. Wadley said it appears from the landscape plan that the shoreline will be cleaned up and planted with muhly grass and other trees. He said there is space to add the other trees and shrubs that are required along the shoreline area. Mr. Judge explained that area was left open to provide access to the City for maintenance of the lake. Mr. Wadley said that he accepts leaving that area open for lake access. He said he would like to see a balance of trees at the lakefront. He suggested planting 4 crepe myrtles along the west side and planting trees along the lake edge adjacent to the pavement and adding the balance of the shrubs in that area. Mr. Wadley said he doesn't support the landscape waiver request. Mr. Judge said that staff wants to maintain the view of the lake. A discussion ensued regarding the muhly grass being planted along the lakeshore and the City's future plans for a boardwalk around the lake. Mr. Sorensen explained that the City Engineer prefers planting muhly grass along the lakeshore. He said that the City Engineer is involved with the conditions of the lakes. Mr. Wadley felt that it was inappropriate for the City Engineer to determine what landscape plans are going to look like and it is outside the City Engineer's realm. He said he understands concerns about conditions where there are landscape limitations given the accessibility to clean and have lake edges. He said we are discussing upland areas and in his opinion the City Engineer has no business dictating what a landscaping plan should be and he would like that reflected in the record. A discussion ensued regarding a possible restaurant use with outside seating, parking concerns, the City's future plans for a boardwalk, location of dumpster and the dumpster enclosure materials. 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. Mr. Meadows requested final comments from staff. Mr. Sorensen stated that the City Engineer is requiring shrubs around the off -site lift station and that's the reason why that is shown on the plan. A brief discussion ensued regarding landscaping around the dumpster enclosure, removal of nuisance landscape materials and the type of landscape materials proposed for the entrance area of the site.