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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency April 10, 2013 Page 6 Mr. Meadows asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Kevin Frye and Mrs. Karen Frye, 203 Hoffman Court, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Frye estimated the height of the subdivision wall to be 57'. Mrs. Frye addressed the following variance criteria: Criteria 1. Existence of special conditions or circumstances: Mrs. Frye stated that the staff report states the variance is requested for privacy. She stated that the variance was requested for privacy but also requested for security, functionability and full use of their property. She said their home sat vacant for approximately 1 %2 years and during that time the home was vandalized and behind the subdivision wall located in the rear corner of the yard there was drug paraphernalia, empty alcohol bottles and clothing. She said they are concerned about vandalism and security. Criteria 2. Conditions not created by the applicant. Mrs. Frye said that their home is a corner lot at the entrance of Colonial Point Subdivision. She said their property abuts three roads and their house is extremely exposed. Mrs. Frye said the bus stop is located adjacent to their property and there is a significant amount of foot traffic in their immediate area. Criteria 4. A hardship condition exists. Mrs. Frye said there is more of an issue of security, functionability, privacy and full use of their property. Mrs. Frye said they would feel more secured if that portion of the yard was fenced. Criteria 5. Only the minimum variance granted. Mrs. Frye said they would abide by the Planning and Zoning Commission decisions on the placement of the fence. She said their intention is to secure their property boundaries without negatively impacting the aesthetic appearance of their property. Mrs. Frye said that the type of fencing was discussed with staff and staff recommended a 6 foot vinyl fence. Mrs. Frye felt that granting the variance would not negatively impact the community. A general discussion ensued regarding security issues with the subdivision wall, the proposed fence, the subdivision wall and possible liability issues. Mr. Meadows asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Ms. Tanya Coutant, President of Homeowners' Association, 210 Hoffman Court, Casselberry, Florida came forward to speak in favor of the variance request. Ms. Coutant said it is a voluntary homeowners' association and the residents volunteer to maintain the subdivision walls. She said the house had been vandalized several times before the Frye family