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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency November 13, 2013 Page 7 in the PowerPoint Presentation presented to the Commission by Mr. Sorensen. Mr. Wadley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Ninth Item of Business: LPA 13 -10: Government Vehicle Exemption. An ordinance amending Code of Ordinances, Part III, Article X, "Appearance, Design and Compatibility ", Section 3 -10.9. "Parking of Vehicles in Residential Districts" to provide a screening exemption of governmental owned or operated utility trucks used for emergencies. Mr. Jason Sorensen, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in his memorandum dated November 13, 2013, to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department). Mr. Sorensen explained in 2011 Ordinance 10 -1343 was adopted which required screening for business vehicles which included utility trucks. He said that the Public Works Department has requested an exemption for City utility bed trucks that are used by the employees for emergency purposes. The changes to the Code are: B. Permitted Use Vehicles. Vehicles that are permitted to be parked within the residential districts. 3. Additional requirements for business related vehicles. c. Governmental emergency response vehicles. Sedan, pick -up, sport utility vehicles (SUV), and /or van type vehicles that are owned er operated by governmental entities that are used to respond to emergency situations, and that exceed the maximum four square feet of copy sign area requirement, have sign copy area on the front and /or rear of the vehicle, or have reflective copy area, may be parked on residential property and shall be exempted from the requirements of this Section related to sign copy. The vehicle may also have emergency type attachments such as lights, sirens, and nudge bars. Utility bed trucks, with or without racks, operated by governmental entities that are used to respond to emergency situations shall also be exempt from the requirements of this Section. The subject vehicle may not exceed any of the other criteria provided in ULDR Section 3- 10.9.A. Mr. Sorensen said Staff requests the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for LPA 13 -10 to amend the City of Casselberry Code of Ordinances, Part III, Unified Land Development Regulations, Article X, Appearance, Design and Compatibility, as provided in the ordinance attached to the staff report dated November 13, 2013. A discussion ensued regarding adding a definition for governmental, the exemption would apply to other municipalities parking their emergency vehicles within the city limits of Casselberry, current parking arrangements for these vehicles, and life safety issues. 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 to speak against this