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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency September 9, 2015 Page 2 postings. Mr. Phillips disclosed that he placed information on Facebook inviting residents to attend tonight's meeting to show their support. There was no other disclosure of ex parte communications. Mr. Henson arrived at the meeting at 6:31 p.m. and took over chairing the meeting. Fifth Item of Business: SPR 15 -06: Panda Express Fast Food Restaurant: Major site plan review for a restaurant with a Drive Thru. Property located on the Target outparcel at South US Highway 17 -92 and Melody Lane West. Mr. Bob Cantu, Planner II, reviewed the information provided in staffs memorandum dated September 9, 2015, and a PowerPoint presentation to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy of the PowerPoint presentation is attached and made a part of the minutes). Mr. Cantu said staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for SPR 15 -06. He said the recommendation is based on the site plan dated May 29, 2015, the findings of fact and conclusions of the information provided in the staff report dated September 9, 2015, and subject to the seven conditions outlined in the staff report. Mr. Henson asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Arthur Hooks IV, 1367 S. Railroad Avenue, Chipley, Florida came forward. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Hooks said that he has read and agrees with the conditions of approval outlined in the staff report. A discussion ensued regarding the design of the outside seating area, the dumpster enclosure and the landscaping plan for the site. Mr. Hooks reviewed a portion of the landscape plan. It was decided this item would be tabled to allow staff time to provide a copy of the landscape plan for the Commission's review. Mr. Henson asked for a motion to table SPR 15 -06. Mr. Bryan made a motion to table SPR 15 -06. Mr. Van Meter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The Commission reconvened at 8:57 p.m. to review the landscape plan. Mr. Hooks reviewed the landscape plan that was distributed to the Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). A brief discussion ensued regarding the six extra parking spaces. Mr. Cantu said that staff would work with the developer to save any existing landscaping on the site. Mr. Hooks stated they have worked through the color palette constraints and the finishes of the building.