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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency June 12, 2013 Page 9 Mr. Jason Sorensen, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in his memorandum dated June 12, 2013, to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is file in the Community Development Department). Mr. Sorensen presented a PowerPoint presentation (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Mr. Sorensen said staff supports a reduction to the tree replacement requirement to two trees (total of 5" DBH) which can be achieved with the planting of 2 trees at 2.5" DBH each or 1 tree at 5" DBH based on staffs acceptance of the applicant's replacement plan of shrubs along the entire front of the building, jasmine ground cover in the front yard (or other improved landscaping), and irrigation to maintain healthy landscaping. He said the applicant shall submit a replacement plan to staff for approval. Mr. Meadows asked the applicant to come forward. The applicant was not present at the meeting. Mr. Meadows 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 at the last meeting it was discussed that there is no continuity to the tree law. He said it was the Commission's recommendation to provide what is being enforced to inform the residents and business owners of the requirements. He said we need continuity. He said the business owner is being penalized for removing a diseased tree. He said a healthy tree was removed at a home on Seminola Boulevard so they could drive in the backyard and they were not penalized. He felt there was a double standard. Mr. Meadows said there are distinct rules for tree replacement. A brief discussion ensued regarding the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of the reduction based on the submittal of a replacement plan, compliance through the code enforcement process, and adding a date certain for compliance. Mr. Meadows asked for a motion to address SPR 13 -06. Mr. Hale made a motion to approve SPR 13 -06 for the property located at 4630 S. US Highway 17/92 tree replacement waiver request based on the staff recommendations for tree replacement requirements and shrubbery or payment into the Tree Bank Fund for $1,672