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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes March 11, 2020 Page 3 Mr. Hockensmith said that the outside fenced area would be used to walk the dogs and staff would be with the animals at all times. He said that typically the fence is solid and screened from the neighborhood. He said that they would try to maintain the existing landscape buffer between the proposed building and the adjacent neighborhood. Mr. Hockensmith said that the site would meet all the stormwater requirements. A brief discussion ensued regarding the hours of operation and the animals at the site during the day. 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. Mr. Buckley said he is representing the neighborhood as a whole and the neighbors as a whole support the project. Mr. Buckley expressed a concern with the amount of buffering between the proposed use and the residential use to the west. He suggested relocating the fence up against the parking spaces on the right hand side to eliminate noise, lighting and vehicular impacts to the adjacent neighborhood. He also expressed a concern with the protection of the existing lake front habitat. A general discussion ensued regarding the location and maintenance of the fenced area. Concerns were raised regarding noise and light impacts on the residents and the potential to attract the homeless population. Mr. Chris Bowley, Community Development Director, stated that during the rezoning process staff said it would seek measures on the west side to protect the residents with screening and noise mitigation. A general discussion ensued regarding the high number of parking spaces needed for the site. Mr. Bowman stated that the applicant's current location lacks sufficient parking and he felt this site needed the additional parking. He said that there have been no code issues at their current site. Mr. Henson asked for a motion for CU 20-01. Ms. Costello made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve case number CU 20-01 with staffs conditions and findings, based upon the staff report and the testimony and evidence presented including the eight (8) conditions of approval. Mr. Bowman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Eighth Item of Business: ZB 20-01: Zoning Map Amendment. A request to amend the Official Zoning Map from OR (Office/Residential) to CS (Commercial Service) for the properties located at 395 Orange Lane and 269 Anchor Road.