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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency July 13, 2016 Page 4 Ms. Peg Seykora, 212 Lake Ellen Drive, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Ms. Seykora expressed concerns with the backup of traffic on Plumosa Avenue, the cut thru traffic, light pollution and the odors generated on the site. Mr. Bob Buckley, 239 Lake Ellen Drive, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Buckley expressed a concern with the enforcement of the no left turn on Plumosa Avenue from the Cambridge Oaks Shopping Center. He suggested that the no left turn sign should post the cost of the fine that would be imposed if a left turn was made at that intersection. Mr. Buckley was also concerned with traffic exiting right on US Highway 17/92 and attempting to cross over three lanes of traffic. Mr. Buckley felt that if the site was modified to meet the impervious surface requirements the rezoning could be eliminated. Mr. Buckley also expressed a concern with the odors generated from the restaurant. Mr. Alva Bowman, 212 Lake Griffin Circle, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Bowman stated that there have been three accidents in the past year at North Cypress Way and Lake Griffin Circle. Mr. Bowman expressed concerns with the increased traffic and the increase in the trash in the neighborhood. He said the site is being rezoned to meet the impervious surface requirements. Mr. Henson clarified that the rezoning is requested by the City so the zoning agrees with the future land use designation and it is not being done to meet the impervious surface requirements. Ms. Ellen Grasso, 21 Plumosa Avenue, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Ms. Grasso said she agrees with all the previous speakers. She was concerned with trespassing and an increase in criminal activity. Mr. Bob Palta, 1096 Azalea Lane, Winter Park, Florida came forward. Mr. Palta said that he holds an Urban Development Degree from the University of Wisconsin and he is Vice President of a commercial real estate firm. He said he has worked in retail and restaurant brokerage in the area for the last 12 years. Mr. Palta said that he spends time bringing national restaurants to this part of US Highway 17/92. He said the patio and green space will be an amenity for the residents in this area. He said the business is family owned and operated and the money stays in the community. Mr. Ben Monger, 11 Plumosa Avenue, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Monger said the other restaurants in the City are not adjacent to residential. He expressed a concern with the headlights shining in their windows. Ms. Joyce Faya, 11 Plumosa Avenue, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Ms. Faya said the blinds need to be closed to keep the headlights from shining in their homes. She expressed a concern with the noise. Ms. Faya said to exit the property you must back into traffic.