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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes December 12, 2018 Page 10 1. Adding a footnote S to Industrial that references performance criteria. 2. Change RMH-8 Mobile Home maximum height to 35'. A brief discussion ensued regarding the change to the maximum 35 foot height requirement, the Seminole County Fire Department role in reviewing all projects from inception through the building permit process to ensure projects meet the National Fire Prevention Code, and the availability of an updated research study on apartment square footages. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Hanna said that she would do some further research on the parking ratios for the two Maitland projects along US Highway 17/92 and she would provide that information to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Bakalla read the following portion from the Urban Land Institute research paper: "It is still unclear whether this performance is driven by the relatively limited supply of these smaller units on the market, or whether a sizable, and perhaps untapped, segment of renters is willing to make the tradeoff and pay considerably more per square foot rent in exchange for highly desirable locations, better community amenities, the ability to forgo a roommate — or perhaps some combination of these factors... But it is also clear from the research that micro units are not for everyone and that micro units may not be the solution for every location." Mr. Bakalla felt that was used as the disclaimer for the research paper. Ms. Hanna said the Commission could request staff to research the potential for greater building height requirements. Ms. Hanna requested the Planning and Zoning Commission include the change to the RMH-8 zoning district height requirement in their motion. Mr. Henson 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. Mr. Henson asked for a motion to address LPA 19-02. Mr. Phillips made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of LPA 19-02 and hereby amend the City of Casselberry Unified Land Development Regulations, Section 2-5.4, Size and Dimension Regulations, Section 3-15.2, Parking Spaces Required by Use, and Section 3-10.12, Design criteria for buildings in excess of 35 feet in height, subject to the multiple