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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency August 8, 2012 Page 7 Mr. Sorensen said Staff recommends a reduction to the applicant planting 2 trees at 2.5" DBH or payment into the City Tree Bank Fund. He said the tree bank cost is $220 per tree. Mr. Sorensen said Staff requests the Planning and Zoning Commission make a determination on the applicant's request. Mr. Sorensen said that the applicant was unable to attend the meeting. He said that the applicant has agreed to plant two trees on the site. A brief discussion ensued regarding tree requirements and a possible change to the City Code exempting heavily treed sites from the tree replacement requirements if a tree dies naturally and the exemption for utilities companies regarding tree removal or replacement. 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 asked for final comments from the Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff. It was stated that the owner has agreed to plant the two replacement trees on his site. Mr. Meadows asked for a motion to address SPR 12 -15, Mr. Wadley made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission deny the applicant's request for a full reduction to the replacement requirements; however, based on the findings of fact of the hearing and the owner's willingness to meet staffs recommendation and to further move that a reduction to plant 2 trees at 2.5 inch DBH each be accepted or payment to the City's Tree Bank Fund at a cost of $220 per tree. He said the motion is in regard to SPR 12 -15 at 2003 Lake Howell Lane, Security Financial Management for the tree replacement reduction request. Mr. Weinroth seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Ninth Item of Business: LPA 12.08: ULDR Section 2 -7.10. Amending the City Code, Section 2.7.10, Fences and Walls, to prohibit two fences on the same property perimeter. Mr. Jason Sorensen, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in his memorandum dated August 8, 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 stated Staff requests the Planning and Zoning Commission review, discuss and provide a