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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency March 25, 2015 Page 3 A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the difficulty in working with developed sites, market driven development, destination services and the limited attendance at the Stakeholders' Meeting. The Commission also discussed the impact to the Dunkin Donuts site due to the change in access from the flyover project. Mr. Henson said the City has limited options for this area; however, changes to the signage requirements may be necessary to assist the businesses. A discussion ensued regarding connecting Kewannee Trail to the Wirz Trial to provide a pedestrian connection. A brief discussion ensued regarding the elimination of the cross access from the Pine Bay Plaza to the old Kane's Furniture site. He said Pine Bay Plaza lost access to a traffic light and the access is now right in /right out. The lack of commercial access on Kewannee Trail and the traffic circulation in the Sausalito development to eliminate cut through traffic was discussed. Mr. West said that the next step is to take the outstanding issues in the area and to develop possible solutions to those issues. 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. A general discussion ensued regarding the access on Kewannee Trail intersection, the limited participation at the Stakeholders' Meeting and signage. The next two items were discussed together. Sixth Item of Business: LPA 15 -04: Amendment to ULDR Section 2.7.26. Amendments to revise definitions and standards related to assisted living facilities within the Seminola Overlay District. Seventh Item of Business: ZB 15 -02: Amendment to Land Use Map, Land Use map (Exhibit A) to change from Commercial to Planned Unit Development (PUD). Properties located at the intersection of Seminola Boulevard and Murphy Road. Ms. Marie Regan, Planner II, reviewed the information provided in her memorandum dated March 25, 2015, and a PowerPoint Presentation, to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Ms. Regan explained that a developer approached the City regarding developing an assisted living facility at Murphy and Seminola Boulevard; however, they have since withdrawn their application. Ms. Regan said Staff finds that the amendments required are in line with the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR). She said the modification will allow for a wider range of