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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency July 9, 2014 Page 4 Mr. Meadows asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. No one came forward. A brief discussion ensued regarding granting the 8 foot variance and adding a condition of approval that the fence will match the existing fence. Mr. Meadows asked for a motion to address BA 14 -03. Mr. Hale made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve BA 14 -03, for the property located at 425 Capron Ash Loop, based upon the Planning and Zoning Commission's findings of fact and conclusions, the staff report dated July 9, 2014, the property survey (Exhibit B), the conditions included in the staff report with an additional condition of approval that the applicant will erect the new fence using the same materials and construction as what is currently in place and that the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that criteria 5 is compatible by adding the 8 foot extension for the fence. Mr. Van Meter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Ninth Item of Business: LPA 14.02 — Landscape and Tree Protection: Amending Article XIII Landscape and Article XIV Tree Protection to revise replacement requirements and update standards and related references. Ms. Marie Regan, Planner II, reviewed the information provided in her memorandum dated June 11, 2014, to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission. Ms. Regan presented a PowerPoint presentation (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Ms. Regan requested the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for LPA 14 -02 to adopt the draft ordinances for Article XIII Landscaping and Article XIV Tree Protection as part of the Casselberry Code of Ordinances, as provided in the draft ordinances attached to the staff report. A brief discussion ensued regarding residents serving on the Tree Advisory Committee and the Code reference to the St. John's River Water Management District watering restrictions regulations. Mr. Meadows asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry recommended that the voting majority for the Tree Advisory Committee should reside in Casselberry. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Fraleigh questioned if the rules and regulations were fair, reasonable and just. He said Casselberry wants to be a tree city. Mr. Fraleigh felt that this was a ploy to