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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency July 13, 2011 Page 2 Mr. Eric Raasch, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in his memorandum dated July 13, 2011, to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department), Mr. Raasch presented a PowerPoint presentation (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Mr. Raasch stated that this property is an extension to Evergreen Cemetery. He explained that the ownership of the property was disputed and it will be deeded over to the cemetery. Mr. Raasch said a fence will be installed along the perimeter of the property to match the existing fence on the adjacent parcel. He said that type of fence material is not allowed in the current zoning district; therefore the property is being rezoned to Public Service which allows that type of fence material. Mr. Raasch said Staff recommends approval of the zoning map amendment for the subject property, as detailed in the ordinance attached to the staff report, based on the findings of fact and conclusions, the staff report dated July 13, 2011, and the following: 1. It is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 2. It is compatible with the surrounding mix of land uses and zonings. 3. City services are available and will not be negatively impacted. 4. It is consistent with the property's PS Future Land Use Map designation. A brief discussion ensued regarding burials on the parcel and the conditional use process for the cemetery. Mr. Parkhurst asked the applicant to come forward. Ms. Lillian Selph, Casselberry Investment Properties, 171 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry, Florida came forward. The Commission had no questions for the applicant, Mr. Parkhurst asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. Alton Williams, 150 South Cypress Way, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Williams questioned the conditional use process for Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Raasch explained the conditional use process for a cemetery use. Ms. Selph explained the reason for the rezoning is to allow the replacement of the fencing from the old property line to the new property line. She said that barbed wire is not allowed in the current zoning district; therefore, the property is being rezoned to a Public Service zoning designation which allows that type of fence material. Mr. Williams requested this item be expedited due to recent thefts at the cemetery.