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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency November 9, 2016 Page 4 Commission approve the major site plan application for a commercial retail store (SPR 16-15) based on the conditions of approval outlined in the staff report. A brief discussion ensued regarding the pedestrian traffic in that area, the number of "Dollar" stores in the City, tree removal on the site, the tree bank contribution figures and buffering for the apartment complex. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Hanna explained that City Code requires sewer connection if the property is located within 100 feet of a sewer connection. She said there is a private sewer connection that is owned by the apartment complex and it is within 100 feet but City Code doesn't require them to attach to a private connection. Ms. Hanna said there is not a public sewer connection within 100 feet of this project. Mr. Bryan asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Daniel Young, 132 NW 76th Drive, Gainesville, Florida came forward. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Young stated that his company would apply for the site engineering permit and a check would be issued to the City for the tree mitigation. Mr. Young reviewed the sidewalk connections for the development. He said there will be cross access between the parcels and the driveway apron on Seminola Boulevard will be closed. He said the landscape buffer at the rear of the project will be at least 100 feet and the apartment complex also has some buffering. Mr. Young said they are trying to preserve as many trees as possible on the site. He said they worked with the apartment complex to connect to their sewer system but there were too many challenges. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Young said currently the site is designed for a commercial retail store. He said the site meets the land development regulations and it could be utilized for other uses. He said the tenant should be signing the lease very soon. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Hanna said there are no long term plans for this area. She said the development meets the criteria in the Land Development Regulation. Ms. Hanna explained that this parcel is outside the Seminola Boulevard Overlay District so there are no design standards for this project. A brief discussion ensued regarding the photometric for the site and design standards for this area. Mr. Bryan asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. No one came forward.