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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency July 11, 2012 Page 4 report dated July 11, 2012, and the thirteen conditions of approval outlined in the staff report. Mr. Bryan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Seventh Item of Business: CU 12 -08: Veterinary Clinic and Florida Institute of Animal Arts Grooming School. Conditional use request to allow veterinary clinic without outside kennels in a CG zoning district. Mr. Jason Sorensen, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in his memorandum dated July 11, 2012, to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department), Mr. Sorensen provided a PowerPoint presentation (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Mr. Sorensen recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. The conditional use shall be limited to the location of 497 State Road 436, Suite 123, 135, & 177 and shall not take up more than 25,686 square feet of tenant space. 2. There shall be no outdoor boarding of animals or overnight indoor boarding of animals. 3. There shall be no outside walking of animals by staff or students. Nor will there be any outside play areas for animals. The walking of animals by customers in the rear of the building will be discouraged. 4. Animal feces outside shall be collected and disposed of accordingly on at least a daily basis. 5. There shall be no outside display or storage of goods, materials, services or vehicles. 6. The conditional use shall commence within 180 days of the approval. 7. The conditional use shall expire if the use is discontinued for more than 90 days. 8. All signage requires additional permit approval and must comply with all City requirements. 9. All of the above conditions shall be fully and faithfully executed or the conditional use shall become null and void. In response to the Commission's question regarding overnight boarding of animals, Mr. Sorensen explained that in emergency situations the animals would be taken to emergency clinic for overnight stay. He said animals would not be kept overnight at the facility. Mr. Meadows asked the applicant to come forward. Ms. Laura Lundberg, 493 State Road 436, Casselberry, Florida and Mr. David Strong, 608 Clark Street, Oviedo, Florida came forward. A general discussion ensued regarding the number of animals normally on the site, the restriction of walking animals outside and transporting animals to an emergency clinic for overnight care. Ms. Lundberg stated that the American Veterinary Medical Association requires animals to be boarded overnight at an emergency clinic. 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.