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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency November 18, 2015 Page 2 Fourth Item of Business: Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications. No disclosure of Ex Parte Communications was made by the Commissioners. Fifth Item of Business: CU 15 -14: 168 Norris Place /Boat Dock. Conditional Use for a boat dock in a PRD (Planned Residential Development) residential zoning district. Ms. Emily Hanna, Planner I, reviewed the information provided in her memorandum dated November 18, 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). Ms. Hanna said that the request meets all the conditional use criteria; however, the City Engineer has provided comments regarding the proper use of mitigative techniques and objects to the permit and the conditional use. Ms. Hanna said Public Work's staff is available to answer any questions. Ms. Hanna said staff recommends denial of CU 15 -14 to allow a residential boat dock at 168 Norris Place. Mr. Henson asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Ken Herron, 168 Norris Place, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Herron said it is a standard boat dock that will bridge over the drainage ditch so not to impede any water flow through the ditch. He said that he would hire an outside engineer to evaluate it, if needed, to satisfy the Commissioners that the dock will not create a problem. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Herron reviewed the five conditions of approval outlined in the staff report and he didn't see any problem meeting the conditions. 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. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Marissa Williams, Natural Resources Officer, said the item of most concern is the crossing of the drainage easement. She said based on the plans that were submitted for review, there appears to be pilings within the ditch. Ms. Williams said the City would need a letter from an engineer stating that the proposed dock would not obstruct the flow through the ditch. She said there are five lakes upstream that drain through that ditch along with a variety of different wetlands and carry it through the Triplet Chain. She said it is an area that can experience high flows during flood periods and the City wants to ensure that it doesn't cause any upstream concerns.