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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency July 13, 2016 Page 8 City of Casselberry Planned Mixed Use Medium Rise (PMX-MID) for the subject property, based on the findings of fact and conclusions, the staff report dated July 13, 2016, and the following findings regarding the rezoning: 1. The requested zoning amendment is consistent with the City of Casselberry Comprehensive Plan and the existing Major Thoroughfare Mixed -Use Future Land Use Designation. 2. The requested zoning amendment is compatible with the surrounding mix of land uses and zoning districts. 3. City services are available at the subject properties and will not be negatively impacted. Mr. Henson asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Jeremiah Bowe, 8138 183rd Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin came forward. There were no questions for the applicant. Mr. Henson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Ms. Brenda Monger, 15 Plumosa Avenue, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Ms. Monger questioned the corporate ownership of Culvers. She also questioned the traffic study stating that the intersection of US Highway 17/92 and Plumosa Avenue is currently operating at a satisfactory overall Level of Service. Ms. Monger referenced the City Code - Zoning District Regulation, Section 2-5.1 which states: "In addition, all development shall be directed toward the following: 1. Protecting the quality and character of existing neighborhoods, including compatibility of land use and structures and excluding transient accommodations; Ms. Monger said a petition was provided to staff from the neighbors against the rezoning. She said the traffic is the main concern. Ms. Monger questioned how zoning a possible six -story building with 25 dwelling units is supposed to alleviate the already enormous traffic problem. She said that Concord was a residential street that has been crowded out by too much commercial from US Highway 17/92 and Anchor Road. She said this is the same thing that is happening to Plumosa Avenue. She said when the residents cannot stay any more due to the increase in commercial traffic if becomes rental property. Ms. Peg Seykora, 212 Lake Ellen Drive, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Ms. Seykora questioned if the rezoning would be necessary to accommodate a lesser intense use. She suggested a bakery, eye glass store, or furniture store use. She said she was in favor of the increase to the tax base in Casselberry but felt that this was the wrong corner. She said it is a high impact business for that corner. Mr. Henson explained the purpose of the rezoning is to match the future land use designation. He stated that the restaurant would be allowed to build on this site with the current zoning designation. Mr. Van Meter clarified that the lot size prohibits construction of a six story building on that site. He said the site would not meet the development requirements for that type of development.