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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency September 10, 2014 Page 6 2. Vehicle sales shall only be for personal use automobiles (cars, sport utility vehicles, mini -vans) and shall not be for boat, utility trailer, or recreational vehicle (RV) sales. 3. There shall be no vehicular sales signage visible from the public right -of -way. 4. The vehicle sales use is only permitted in conjunction with the current vehicular services business. 5. The conditional use shall commence within 120 days of the approval. 6. The conditional use shall expire if the use is discontinued for more than 90 days or if the current vehicular services business is discontinued. 7. All of the above conditions shall be fully and faithfully executed or the conditional use shall become null and void. A general discussion ensued regarding how the City would regulate the number of vehicles for sale on the site. Mr. Henson asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Bill Allen, 1240 Rolling Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Allen said that he has owned Mechanics Plus for over 12 years. Mr. Allen said that he suggested the limits for the number of cars for sale on the site to staff. He said it is a good fit for a family business to assist his customers purchase used cars. He said that his intention is to help his customers and make a little bit of money at the same time. Mr. Allen said that he provided documentation to staff from the property owner granting permission to sell cars from his business. Mr. Henson 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. Mr. Henson asked for a motion to address CU 14 -17. Mr. Bryan made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve CU 14 -17, to allow vehicle sales, in conjunction with the operation of a vehicle services use located at 484 State Road 436, based on the findings of fact and conclusions of the staff report dated September 10, 2014, and the conditions outlined in the staff report. Mr. Van Meter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Eleventh Item of Business: CU 14 -18: 100 Seminola Boulevard - Vehicle Service. Conditional use request to service vehicles in the CG zoning district. Mr. Jason Sorensen, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in his memorandum dated September 10, 2014, and a PowerPoint presentation to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sorensen said staff recommends approval with the following conditions: A landscape strip shall be provided adjacent to the Seminola Boulevard right -of -way as indicated in the picture shown on page 7 of the staff report. Asphalt shall be removed from this area. Four understory trees and at least twenty -three shrubs spaced three feet apart shall be provided. The shrubs shall be a height of 36" upon planting and maintain a mature height of at least five feet. The understory trees shall be at least 12 feet in height and 2.5" Diameter at Breast Height upon planting. Irrigation shall also be provided. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan for approval by staff. The landscaping should be completed within 90 days of this approval.