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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes December 12, 2018 Page 7 recommendation is based on the findings of fact and conclusions of the staff report dated December 12, 2018, and the following findings regarding the proposed change to the Official Zoning Map: 1. The requested zoning amendment is consistent with the City of Casselberry Comprehensive Plan and the existing Commercial Future Land Use designation; 2. The requested zoning amendment is compatible with the surrounding mix of land uses and zoning districts; and 3. City water is available to the subject property. City sewer is available; however, the applicant must install a private force main and lift station on site in order to accommodate the proposed development. In response to the Commission's question regarding notification to the surrounding properties, Ms. Hyson explained that the Code does not require notification for the site plan review process. Mr. Henson asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Stephen Ratcliff, project consultant, 750 E. Chapman Road, Oviedo, Florida, Mr. Mark Awad, property owner, 2159 Montova Point, Winter Park, Florida and Ms. Catherine Felter, project engineer, 630 North Wymore Road, Maitland, Florida came forward. There were no questions for the applicants. Mr. Henson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. Bob Buckley, 239 Lake Ellen Drive, Casselberry, Florida came forward to speak against the request. Mr. Buckley said that he has lived at that location for approximately 27 years and this development is about 1500 feet due north from his property. He said in that 27 years, he has been involved in multiple meetings to preserve the nature and stability of the neighborhood. Mr. Buckley said seven years ago a very similar project was denied because it was not a good idea for the area. He said nothing has changed in the area to make it a better or more desirable addition to the immediate neighborhood or the area in general. He said multi -family in an industrial area is not a good idea. Mr. Buckley questioned developing a new residential project that is surrounded by so much industrial zoned property. Mr. Buckley speculated that there might be negotiations to acquire additional property in the area to make it a larger parcel to increase the density on the property. Mr. Buckley felt that this project benefits the developer. He said he does not see it as a benefit to the neighborhood or the immediate area. He said it is not something that is part of good consistent planning.