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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency August 14, 2013 Page 3 In response to the Commission's question regarding the impact an assisted living facility would have on the first responders, Mr. Sorensen stated that the City has completed an Impact Study and this project would need to pay the adopted impact fees. A brief discussion ensued regarding the parking requirements and the concept of using a city asset in conjunction with a private developer. Mr. Hale asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Frank Ramseur, 172 West Warren Avenue, Longwood, Florida came forward. Mr. Ramseur said about 4 months ago they considered developing apartments in this area but realized the development would be very restricted. He said they have under contract the 5 lots at the front of the site. He said that this is an infill assembly. Mr. Ramseur said they met with the City Manager and the Public Works Director and discussed possible development options. He said after leaving that meeting they felt the highest and best use for the property would be an upscale ACLF congregate facility. He said constructing the road directly across from Button Road at the signal benefits both the City and the developer and eliminates the safety issue. Mr. Ramseur felt that an assisted living facility would benefit the citizens of Casselberry, the City's tax base and the community at large due to the proposed park. Mr. Ramseur said that there would be virtually no impact to the environment from the standpoint of the utilization of an ACLF facility because there will be no boats and no encroachment to the environmental sensitive area. He said the residents of the assisted living facility would not have any access to the lake. Mr. Ramseur said the assisted living facility may not be 6 stories as it is predicated on the final operator's design. He said they usually run 4 or 5 stories for the type of infill they are looking to develop. A general discussion ensued regarding the view of a 6 story building for the residents that live across the lake from the assisted living facility. Mr. Val Taylor, Aspen Engineering, 123 Savannah Park Loop, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Taylor said the first plan was to build 3 duplexes and the plan has evolved to where it is now. Mr. Taylor clarified that there is no exchange of land for this project. He explained that the two parcels will be platted separately. Mr. Taylor said that the park and the retention pond will remain as City owned property. He said that the acreage from the park and the retention pond will