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this is a non - conforming use of the property and continues to be in violation. Mr. Hernandez advised that Jason Sorensen, City Planner was present as a witness. Jason Sorensen, Planner I, City of Casselberry advised that he had several items to submit as exhibits. Each exhibit was entered into record and explained, City's exhibits 1 -9 were entered into record. Mr. Sorensen stated that 54 Seminola is using this site (100 Seminola) to park their cars and they do have advertising, in conjunction with the car sales. A photo taken on 3/20/2014, shows detailing cars before they sell them. Mr. Sorensen stated that with all the evidence shown, they are using this site; it is a non- confonning use. The site was expanded illegally to 100 Seminola and they are required a Business Tax Receipt for the activity, but it would be denied, because auto sales have to be at least 3 acres. The Special Magistrate asked if the properties were present. Can Gulerny, owner of the property, 54 Seminola Blvd, advised that he understands a totally different explanation, totally wrong explanation. Mr. Gulerny stated the City of Casselberry still doesn't know what 54 Seminole Blvd is and what 58 Seminola Blvd is and what is 100 Seminola Blvd. In the picture it is 100 Seminola Blvd, the main property is 54 Seminola Blvd, it is a joint property. There are 2 occupational licenses for 54 and 58 Seminola Blvd. Mr. Gulerny stated that this has been a car dealer since 1980. The property at 54 Seminola Blvd was purchases in 1997. In 2007 Seminole County wrote a letter, offering 100 Seminola Blvd. The property was annexed in 2011, when Casselberry took over from Seminole County. Mr. Gulernry continued. The Special Magistrate asked if there was anyone else to speak for these cases. Mr. Sorensen was unsure of when the property (100 Seminola Blvd) was purchased. Mr. Gulerny stated 100 Seminola Blvd was purchased in August 2007. Mr. Sorensen stated it's unclear when the activity of car sales began at 100 Seminola Blvd., it became apparent when this case was started, which was clearly after the time it was annexed and the code was in effect. The combination of the properties occurred in 2014, just recently. The Special magistrate advised the audience that people just can't be shouting. Mr. Sorensen stated that the violation was started by Todd (Hull) in March of 2014, so the activity for car sales was going on rather recently. The Special Magistrate asked what would be the affect if the activity began shortly after the purchase. Discussion. The Special Magistrate asked when the annexation was. Mr. Sorenson stated he did not know but the applicant may know. It was also to his knowledge while he has been with the City, since 2010. The Special Magistrate asked if you were to take 100 Seminola Blvd in isolation that activity still couldn't go on. 3 f Page