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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency July 9, 2014 Page 3 Mr. Jason Sorensen, Planner I, said that this item has been withdrawn from the agenda. He said the City Attorney and the City's Administrative Official determined that a variance is not needed at this time. He said that the applicant can move forward with the subdivision waiver request. Eighth Item of Business: BA 14 -03 — 425 Capron Ash Loop - Juekett: Variance application to allow a fence 6 feet in height to encroach 8 feet into a front yard in the PMX -L zoning district. Mr. Jason Sorensen, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in his memorandum dated July 9, 2014, to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission. He said the variance application does not meet all six criteria for granting the variance. He said staff does not support the variance request; however, a variance of 5 feet would satisfy criterion #5. Mr. Sorensen said if the Planning and Zoning Commission chooses to grant a variance for a 6 foot fence the motion should be based upon the following conditions: 1. The fence shall encroach no more than 8 feet into the front -side as determined by the principal structure on the lot. 2. The fence shall be located no more than 7 feet forward of the rear corner of the house along the side. 3. The fence shall not exceed six feet in height and shall not be enlarged in any way. 4. The fence shall be maintained in good repair and the finished side shall face out. 5. All of the above conditions shall be fully and faithfully executed or the variance shall become null and void. Mr. Sorensen said per Section 1- 2.7.D. The Board shall make factual findings on the following items: 1. Whether or not requirements of the Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) have been met by the applicant. 2. Whether or not the reasons set forth in the application justify granting of the variance, and whether the variance is the minimum that will make possible the reasonable use of land, building, or structure. 3. Whether or not the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ULDR and whether or not the variance will be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. A brief discussion ensued regarding granting a 5 foot variance. Mr. Meadows asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Timothy Juekett, 425 Capron Ash Loop, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Juekett said he requested the 8 foot variance so that the fence would align with the existing fence. He said they thought it would be aesthetically pleasing to be one straight fence. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Juekett said that the proposed fence material would match the existing fencing material.