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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency March 12, 2014 Page 3 question, Mr. Sorensen said the future land use and rezoning process is to look at the proposed use and determine the potential impacts to the adjacent properties. He said the standards are being set at this point for the proposed use. He said this project will be required to go through the site plan approval process and will need to meet the adopted standards. Mr. Sorensen said that the Planning and Zoning Commission is providing a recommendation to the City Commission for the future land use change and the rezoning. He said the applicant will then begin the site plan review process that will require additional review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Commission. In response to the Commission's question regarding the site plan review of the proposed project, Mr. Sorensen said that the Planning and Zoning Commission can require changes during the site plan process. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Sorensen explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the conceptual plan in August 2013 and the City Commission approved it in September 2013 and it was stipulated that $135,000 would be provided by the developer for the City to use to develop the park. Mr. Sorensen said there would be a stipulation in the PRD (Planned Residential Development) for cross access and parking. A general discussion ensued regarding parking requirements for an independent living facility, types of care facilities and changing the slope of the pond. Ms. Smith said the purpose of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is to make a recommendation to the City Commission. She said if the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to include conditions in their recommendation for the PRD it could be included in their motion. Mr. Meadows asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Frank Ramseur, owner /applicant, 172 West Warren Avenue, Longwood, Florida came forward. Mr. Ramseur said tonight's goal is to rezone and establish the land use for the property. He said he was not addressing any specifics on the proposed project tonight. Mr. Ramseur estimated that this project would add $10 million to the tax base. He said extensive market research has been done for this type of use and there is a market for this type of living arrangement. Mr. Ramseur felt that this project would bring a unique opportunity to the City of Casselberry. 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 item. Mr. Fraleigh said that the applicant has not provided information showing the need to change the zoning. He said the assisted living facility would create a tax burden for the Fire and Police Departments.