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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency April 12, 2017 Page 6 8. LPA 17-02: Amending Section 2-7.9 Accessory Structures. An ordinance to amend Section 2-7.9 Accessory Structures to allow accessory structures in easements with conditions. Staff Presentation: Ms. Emily Hanna, Planner 11, reviewed the information provided in staff's memorandum dated April 12, 2017, and gave a PowerPoint presentation to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy of the PowerPoint presentation is attached to and made a part of these minutes). Ms. Hanna advised that staff requests that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of LPA 17-02 and hereby amend Section 2- 7.9 Accessory Structures, of the City of Casselberry Unified Land Development Regulations, Chapter 11— District and General Regulations, Article VII — General Regulations. A brief discussion ensued regarding the City's Code having previously allowed structures in easement areas and the fact that this proposed amendment would place the burden on the property owner for removal or repair of the structures within the easement in the event it was necessary for a utility provider to get underneath the structure. In response to questions, Ms. Hanna clarified that this amendment would be effect for both existing and future structures. Chairman Henson stated that the applicant for this item was the City so any comments were covered in the staff presentation. Chairman Henson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the requested amendment. The following individuals came forward: 1. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, expressed some concerns about whether this amendment constituted vacation of an easement, or allowing a structure on top of an easement. Chairman Henson clarified that it was not a vacation, but would allow an accessory structure such as a shed to be constructed on an easement but with certain restrictions, such as permissions from all utility providers and acceptance of responsibility for removal or repairs if necessary. 2. Mr. Richard L. Geric, 20 Winding Ridge Road, voiced concerns that this amendment pertained specifically to his property and was advised by Chairman Henson that it was an amendment to the Code which was not property specific. Mr. Geric then shared some issues he had with structures along his and neighboring property lines. Chairman Henson advised him again that this item was not property specific and was a Planning and Zoning issue, and that for the issues he described he should contact the City's code enforcement staff. MOTION; Ms. Campbell moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of LPA 17-02 and hereby amend Section 2-7.9 Accessory Structures, of the City of Casselberry unified Land Development Regulations, Chapter 11- District and General Regulations, Article VII — General Regulations. Motion was seconded by Mr. Bryan. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Chairman Henson recessed the meeting at 7:24 p.m, and reconvened the meeting at 7:39 p.m. 9. Other Business: Comprehensive Plan Workshop with Consultants Ms. Lucie Ghioto, Senior Planner and Project Manager with Poulos and Bennett, 2602 East Livingston Street, Orlando, introduced project team members who were present, including Mr. Marc Stehli, Engineering Team Leader with Poulos and Benneft, Ms. Laura Turner of Laura Turner Planning Services, and Ms. April Fisher with Fisher