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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency August 14, 2013 Page 6 said across the board the decision was made to raise all the tree canopies. Mr. Champagne said he inherited this store about 5 months ago and Circle K wants to correct the problem. In response to the Commission's question regarding staff's recommendations, Mr. Champagne said that he agrees with staff's recommendations. 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 he was familiar with the station. Mr. Fraleigh said it is difficult to see the signs for the 7- Eleven site across the street from the Circle K. He felt the trees posed a hazard to drivers trying to see the signs showing the price of the gas. Mr. Fraleigh said trees don't belong blocking businesses. He said trimming the trees opened up the site so the business can be seen from the street. Mr. Fraleigh said that the cost for replacing the trees on the site will be passed on to the consumers. He suggested planting flowers, low plants and seasonal plants to improve the curb appeal. Mr. Fraleigh said that the power company chopped the daylights out of the trees at the Bojangles site and nothing is done about that. Mr. Fraleigh felt it was wrong to force Circle K to comply with the conditions of approval because it is not being enforced across the board. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry felt there was no reason to trim the trees that high. He said motorists are looking for signs showing the price of gas. He said it appeared to be a healthy over trim of good branches. There were no final comments from staff. Mr. Hale asked for a motion to address SPR 13 -09. Mr. Bryan said in regards to SPR 13 -09 he moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the staff recommendations to approve the Restoration Plan attached as Exhibit D to the staff report which includes the planting of 11 trees (10 Crape Myrtles and 1 canopy tree) and the 9 conditions of approval included in the staff report. Mr. Weinroth seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Seventh Item of Business: SPR 13 -10: Concord Tree Waiver. Tree replacement waiver request for property located at 160 Concord Drive.