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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 22, 2016 — Regular Meeting Page 9 of 17 complexes in surrounding areas; possible traffic issues relating to ingress and egress; and color palettes. Mr. Burk Hedrick and Mr. Paul Momberger, representatives of the developer, the Bainbridge Companies, responded to additional questions from the Commissioners on various issues, including building facades; color palettes; parking ratios and parking space size; rationale for the proposed number of units and parking spaces; and ingress and egress issues. Audience Participation: 1. Mr. Larry Littrell, 124 North Lost Lake Lane, inquired whether citizens would have any input regarding the design of the proposed bike /pedestrian path along the north boundary of the project which the developer was putting in for the benefit of the citizens of Casselberry. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to approve the site plan for Bainbridge Casselberry Apartments (SPR 16 -01), as presented, including approval for requestedwaivers 1 -4 and conditions of approval 1 -10 as outlined in the Planning and Zoning Staff Report and Addendum dated February 10, 2016. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hufford. Discussion: In response to questions from Mayor Glancy, Mr. Hedrick addressed the issue of the pedestriati/bike path, explaining that the plans were for an 8 foot sidewalk which would also be a bike path which would connect from Oxford Road out to U.S. Highway 17 -92 and hopefully also connecting with the area behind the retention pond. Additional discussion then ensued regarding various concerns, including trees, landscaping and buffering. Mr. Scott Toschlog with Dix Hite, the landscape architect for the project, gave a brief overview of the types of trees and shrubs which were proposed for the project, specifically along the property lines and the pedestrian walkway /bike path. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. C. Neighborhood Strategies Update Staff Presentation: Planner Emily Hanna presented an overview and update of neighborhood strategies to the Commission. She advised that in August of 2013 the Housing Tasking Force had recommended projects for neighborhood enhancements and improvements which were supported by the City Commission and included the following: 1. Create a Housing Grant Program 2. Partner with other Housing Organizations such as Habitat for Humanity 3. Create a Street Art Program 4. Purchase the Casselberry golf course 5. Create a linear park along Palm Drive from Marigold Road to Hibiscus Road 6. Designate districts for the City's residential communities such as the Lake District, Flower District, etc. Commissioner Aramendia left the Commission Chambers at 6.•16p.m. CotmnissionerAramendia returned to the Commission Chambers at 6:18 p. m.