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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency December 12, 2012 Page 3 stated that the property had great tree coverage and that he would ask for a full waiver. He said he doesn't think the City's recommendation is fair. 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. There were no final comments from staff. After a brief discussion regarding the tree replacement waiver, Mr. Meadows asked for a motion to address SPR 12 -18. Mr. Bryan made a motion to follow staffs recommendations and deny the applicant's request for a full reduction to the tree replacement requirements and follow staffs recommendation for a reduction to plant 1 tree at 2,5" DBH, species to be specified by staff or payment into the City Tree Bank Fund in the amount of $220 for SPR 12 -18. Mr. Wadley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Sixth Item of Business: SPR 12.19: Shoot Straight Parking Lot. Major site plan review for construction of a new parking lot on a vacant parcel across the street from the existing Shoot Straight location. Mr. Jason Sorensen, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in his memorandum dated December 12, 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 said an additional condition of approval has been added to the original staff report requiring the applicant provide 2 handicapped parking spaces. Mr. Sorensen stated that the Code allows for a 2' overhang from the curb stop. He said the site plan shows that some of the parking spaces are shorter than what you would normally see because they are using the curb as a wheel stop. Mr. Sorensen said staff recommends approval with the following conditions: Approval of the requested site modifications: a. ULDR Section 3 -13.4: Reduce the required Interior Landscape requirement from 58 trees to 31 trees. b. ULDR Section 3 -15.2: Allow 16 parking spaces (40% of the total parking spaces) as sub- standard. Credit shall only be granted for the retained landscaping if a certified arborist submits a letter stating the trees meet the factors listed in Section 3- 13.7(5) of the City Code including extraordinary size of the tree, vigorous health, large canopy cover, historic value, rareness, and age. No credit will be granted for preserved trees which are classified as undesirable, are extremely poor specimens or which are in declining health. A Tree Bank contribution will be required if there are insufficient credits to reduce the 61" of trees removed from the site or if additional trees are required to be removed.