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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency July 13, 2016 Page 9 Mr. Henson asked for a motion to address ZB 16-02. Mr. Van Meter made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for ZB 16-02 to amend the Official Zoning Map from City of Casselberry Commercial General (CG) to 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 three (3) findings regarding the rezoning listed in the staff report including the three (3) exhibits attached to the staff report. Mr. Bakalla seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. After a brief recess the meeting reconvened at 8:56 p.m. Ninth Item of Business: LPA 16-02: Prepared Parking Area in Residential Districts Continued. An amendment to Section 3.10.9 to include design criteria for parking of vehicles in residential districts. Ms. Emily Hanna, Planner ll, reviewed the information provided in staffs memo memorandum dated July 13, 2016, and a PowerPoint Presentation to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Ms. Hanna said staff requests that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of LPA 16-02 and hereby amend the City of Casselberry Unified Land Development Regulations, Chapter III — Performance Criteria, Article X- Appearance, Design and Compatibility; Section 3-10.9, Parking of Vehicles in Residential Districts, and amendments to Article XXI — Language and Definitions; Section 5-21.2, Definitions of Terms. Ms. Hanna said that Dr. Kelly Brock, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer is available to answer questions. A general discussion ensued regarding the definition of recreational vehicles, recreational equipment and utility trailer. Mr. Henson said that the purpose of the parking regulations is for aesthetics. A discussion ensued regarding the maintenance of pervious surface materials, permitting requirements, thickness of the various types of pervious surface materials and types of border materials required. Dr. Brock said the City Code states that pervious materials are not allowed in the right of way. He said the Code requires a concrete or asphalt apron. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Hanna said there are several homes that do not have driveways and they are not in violation of City Code because the code does not have a driveway requirement. She said this change would require a prepared parking area. She said the City needs to offer the low cost initial investment so that people are not burdened up front with having to concrete or asphalt their entire driveway and parking area. She said the City is trying to