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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency August 14, 2013 Page 4 be used in the development calculations for the assisted living facility to allow for more units and in exchange for that, they will construct the park for the City. He said there is no trade off of land between the City and the developers. In response to the Commission's question regarding the impact to the retention pond, Mr. Taylor said there would be no impact. A brief discussion ensued regarding the existing retention pond, the design of the retention pond, the purchase of the parcels of land from St. Augustine Church and the rezoning of the parcels. Mr. Hale asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Fraleigh said the reason for height restrictions of 2 stories was to create uniformity in the City. Mr. Fraleigh expressed a concern regarding the view for the residents that live across the lake looking at a 6 story building. Mr. Fraleigh suggested the site could be developed with a maximum of 3 stories. Mr. Fraleigh said there is going to be a park developed next to a drainage ditch and selling it as anything but a drainage ditch is ridiculous. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry questioned the ownership of the retention pond and the proposed development of the park. Mr. Sorensen explained that the proposal is to use the existing retention pond for the retention for the project and to also provide a park area. Mr. Casselberry didn't feel that the two parcels should be incorporated. He felt that the desirability was to get public access to the lake. He said most of the property owners do not want public access to the lake. He suggested modifying it to be a more useable lakeshore. Mr. Hale asked for final comments from staff and the applicant. Mr. Sorensen said that the Commission has several options for approval and the Commission could place modifications on the project. A general discussion ensued regarding the height of the building and public access to the lake. Mr. Hale asked for a motion to address SPR 13 -07. Mr. Wadley said with respect to SPR 13 -07 he moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the applicant's conceptual plan to construct an assisted living facility up to 6 stories and a playground park that will require a rezoning, future land use amendment, site plan approval and a final plat. Mr. Weinroth seconded the motion. A brief discussion ensued regarding limiting the height to 5 stories. The Board was polled. Nathan Van Meter Yes