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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 9, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 13 of 14 FACILITY;" AMENDING PART III, ARTICLE V, "ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS," TO INCLUDE "ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES" IN TABLE 2 -5.3 "LAND USE BY DISTRICT" AND AMENDING THE TITLE FOR "NURSING HOMES (REST HOMES AND CONVALESCENT HOMES);" AMENDING PART III, ARTICLE V, "ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS," TABLE 2 -5.4, "SIZE AND DIMENSION REGULATIONS," TO INCLUDE A FOOTNOTE PROVIDING A REFERENCE TO SECTION 2 -7.33 FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY CRITERIA; AMENDING PART III, ARTICLE VII, "GENERAL REGULATIONS," TO CREATE SECTION 2 -7.33 TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES SUCH AS MINIMUM LIVING SPACE, DENSITY CALCULATION, PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing for Ordinance 15 -1420 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, January 29, 2015 for first reading on February 9, 2015. Staff Presentation: Planner Jason Sorensen gave an overview of Ordinance 15 -1420, explaining that the ordinance was for the purpose of updating the City's Code to include uses, requirements and definitions specific to assisted_ living facilities, as the current City Code did not address those. He detailed several of the requested changes, including definitions and criteria such as minimum living space, minimum common area, parking requirements and density calculations. Mr. Sorensen advised that the Public Hearing Notice for Ordinance 15 -1420 was advertised in the Orlando Sentinel, and if approved on first reading, the second reading for Ordinance 15 -1420 would be considered by the Commission at its March 9, 2015 regular meeting. Discussion: A brief discussion ensued during which Mr. Sorensen addressed questions from the Commission regarding consistency with requirements in other cities; parking requirements; criteria for defining "common areas"; and square footage requirements. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 15 -1420 on first reading. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 15 -1420. No one came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 15 -1420. MOTION: Commissioner Hufford moved to approve Ordinance 15 -1420 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Solomon. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. Ms. Reischmann confirmed for the Commission that the mediation in the Pleasants litigation would be held at 9:30 on April 10, 2015 and was predicted to take approximately four hours.