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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency May 14, 2014 Page 2 Mr. Hale disclosed that he spoke with a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity regarding the construction on the Antigua Bay site. Ms. Sandra Smith, Community Development Director, introduced Mr. Chad Lingenfelter, Development Services Manager, to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Fifth Item of Business: BA 14 -01 -1481 Park Drive, 1521 Oak Lane, and Antiqua Bay - Habitat for Humanity Appeal to receive a special permit to engage in construction work on the weekend. Mr. Jason Sorensen, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in his memorandum dated May 14, 2014, to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sorensen reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation that outlined the proposed hours of construction for the three sites (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). He said Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request. Mr. Sorensen explained that the applicant would be required to obtain a special event permit for the construction activities. He said that would provide notification to the other city departments of the construction activity and to assist in managing the parking at the construction sites. A brief discussion ensued regarding the required special event permits, construction activity on the Antigua Bay site, whether the noise ordinance applies to homeowners /residents and notification of the construction hours to the adjacent residents. Mr. Meadows asked the applicant to come forward. Ms. Kelly Pisciotta, 251 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, Florida came forward. In response to the Commission's question regarding notification of the construction activities to the adjacent neighbors, Ms. Pisciotta explained that they canvassed the neighborhoods with a letter explaining the work schedule and for the most part received positive responses. In response to the Commission's question regarding the noise ordinance for other jurisdictions, Ms. Pisciotta said that they have only encountered the noise issue with Casselberry. She said that the contractors for the two single family homes would be using power tools which would eliminate some of the noise and the big work on the Antigua Bay project would be done during the week. 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 request. Mr. Fraleigh said that the construction of the Jehovah's Witness building used volunteers and he felt that