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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency October 10, 2012 Page 3 Mr. Sorensen said if the Planning and Zoning Commission chooses to approve the variance for BA 12 -06, for the property located at 1006 Camelot Way, to allow a 6 foot tall fence 9 feet forward of the front, side property line of a residential property, the motion should be based upon the Planning and Zoning Commission's findings of fact and conclusions, the staff report dated October 10, 2012, the property survey provided as Exhibit B of the September 12, 2012 staff report, and the following conditions: 1. The fence shall not exceed six feet and shall not be enlarged in any way. 2. The fence shall be maintained in good repair and the good side must face out. 3. The fence shall only be allowed 9 feet into the front yard adjacent to North Winter Park Drive and will be located no closer than 14 feet from the front facade (between the window and door). 4. The fence shall not create a visibility obstruction for traffic. 5. All of the above conditions shall be fully and faithfully executed or the variance shall become null and void. A brief discussion ensued regarding the various measurements on the lot provided in Mr. Sorensen's presentation. Mr. Meadows asked the applicant to come forward. Mrs. Hirmina Fernandez, 1006 Camelot Way, Casselberry, Florida came forward. In response to the Commission's question regarding staffs recommendation, Mrs. Fernandez said she feels it is unfair because her neighbor was allowed to build a fence on their property. Mrs. Fernandez said she lived in her home for 35 years. She said she wants a fence due to her husband's health condition. Mr. Meadows asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. Maurice Jenkins, 1030 Camelot Way, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Jenkins stated he lives adjacent to the property and he has no objection to the fence variance. Mr. Jenkins felt that the City's proposed recommendation was fair. Mr. Jenkins was concerned that if the variance was approved for 18' the fence would be used for graffiti, Mr. Robert Brent, 1035 Camelot Way, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Brent said he lives across the street from Mrs. Fernandez. Mr. Brent said there is a 4' concrete wall at the entrance to the subdivision. He said there are several homes in the neighborhood that have fences. He said that the children are using people's yards for cut through traffic. Mr. Brent stated that Mrs. Fernandez's husband has dementia and she wants the fence to keep her husband safe.