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Planning & Zoning Commission( Local Planning Agency March 12, 2014 Page 2 Mr. Meadows stated the Chair was open for a motion on the approval of minutes for the public meeting held on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Mr. Wadley moved to accept the November 13, 2013 minutes. Mr. Bryan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Fifth Item of Business: Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications. No disclosure of Ex Parte Communications was made by the Commissioners. Mr. Sorensen presented LPA 14 -01 and ZB 14 -01 as one item. Sixth Item of Business: LPA 14.01: FLU Change: Seasons Continued. Future Land Use change from Recreation Open Space to Medium Density Residential for properties east of the Seminola Boulevard and Button Road intersection; and, Seventh Item of Business: ZB 14 -01: Zoning Change to PRD: Seasons Continued. Zoning district change from (ROS) Recreation Open Space and (R -12.5) Residential 12.5 to (PRD) Planned Residential Development for properties east of the Seminola Boulevard and Button Road intersection. Mr. Jason Sorensen, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in his memorandum dated March 12, 2014, to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sorensen presented a PowerPoint presentation (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). LPA 14 -01 Mr. Sorensen said that the Planning Division Staff recommends approval of the medium density residential future land use amendment with the following findings: 1. It is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 2. It is compatible with the surrounding mix of zonings and land uses. 3. It will improve the economic development of the area and will increase property values. ZB 14 -01: Mr. Sorensen said Planning Division Staff recommends approval of the rezoning with the following findings: 1. It is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 2. It is consistent with the proposed Medium Density Residential (MDR) Future Land Use Map designation. 3. It is compatible with the surrounding mix of zonings and land uses. 4. It will improve the economic development of the area and will increase property values. Mr. Sorensen requested the Planning and Zoning Commission provide two separate motions. Mr. Meadows clarified that two separate motions would be required and the public participation and questions would be for both agenda items. A general discussion ensued regarding development of the pond, the pond capacity, development, funding and maintenance of the proposed park, and the type of material used for the decorative wall /fence. In response to the Commission's