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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes June 12, 2019 Page 6 Mr. Henson asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Shane Acevedo, developer, 1817 Lockberry Road, Winter Park, Florida came forward. There were no questions for the applicant. Mr. Henson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Ms. Lois Lihn, 2326 Sierra Lane, Maitland, Florida came forward. Ms, Lihn questioned the parking on the site and the change to the setback impacting the depth of the driveway. Ms. Kathleen Bowker, 2358 Sierra Lane, Maitland, Florida came forward. Ms. Bowker expressed a concern with access for emergency vehicles on the site. Mr. Henson explained that access is reviewed and discussed during the site plan review process. Mr. Fathelbab explained that the Seminole County Fire Department sits on the City's Development Review Committee and is integral in the review process. He stated that sprinkler systems would be installed in the townhomes. He said the guest parking area could also be used for a turn -around area for the fire trucks. Ms. Bowker expressed concerns with fires spreading to the Sierra community. Mr. Willard "Gary" Ives, 2325 Sierra Lane, Maitland, Florida came forward to speak. Mr. Ives expressed a concern with the height of the buildings impacting the limited setbacks. Mr. Henson explained that is a site plan related issue and it would be discussed on the next agenda item. Ms. Bowker expressed a concern that if the variance were approved, it would limit their options at the time the site plan is reviewed. Mr. Manuel Lamarche, 2348 Sierra Lane, Maitland, Florida came forward to speak. Mr. Lamarche said that his front door faces the proposed reduced side setback. He said regulations are in placed to promote good neighbors. He said the variance would reduce the distance from the buildings to the property lines making the buildings closer to their development. He said there is only so much area on the lot for the density the developer is proposing for the project. Mr. Lamarche felt this development would be problematic and detrimental to their community. A general discussion ensued regarding the size of the townhome units' influence on the size of the building footprint, egress, and the reduced setbacks for this project and the impact of the 50' building setback from the