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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency October 8, 2014 Page 7 development would adversely affect the character of the surrounding neighborhood which is expressly prohibited in the Comprehensive Plan and Casselberry's ULDR. Mr. Lightbody expressed a concerned with the impact to Lake Ann which feeds Lake Howell. He suggested that the building height should not exceed two stories to match Vistas at Lake Howell, Mr. Lightbody expressed a concern with the traffic impact on Lake Ann Lane. He said that this development will impact Windward Square because they will have to see this large building with the light pollution and increase in traffic to the area. He said that this development would negatively affect the property values in the area. Mr. Lightbody distributed a copy of the email that was sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Mr. Hale asked for final comments. Mr. Bessolo said that he had no further comments other than to thank the Commissioners for their time this evening. Mr. Sorensen addressed the public comment regarding that the FAR should be .25 for medium density residential for the future land use. He said that information is incorrect. He said that there are no FAR requirements for medium density residential except that office uses are required a FAR of .2 and that is the only mention of FAR. Mr. Sorensen said that staff believes the project meets Code requirements and recommended approval of the project. A brief discussion ensued regarding the traffic circulation design, reducing the height of the building and the number of proposed handicapped parking spaces. Mr. Dave Schmidt, DSE, 3287 Avalon Park Boulevard, Avalon Park, Florida came forward to address the Commission's question regarding stormwater for the site. Mr. Schmidt explained there are no flood plain impacts on the site. He said the site will meet all the requirements of the City and St. Johns River Water Management District both from a pre /post runoff requirement as well as a volume requirement. He said that would be made up of the retention swale that is located behind the pool, the wet pond that is located in the southeast corner and the two exfiltration systems under the parking lot. He said the site will also meet the recovery requirements. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Bessolo said the four story height is used to reduce the travel distance for the residents. He said it would require additional research to determine the viability of the project if the height of the building was reduced to three stories.