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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes September 11, 2019 Page 4 Ms. Brenda Monger, 15 Plumosa Avenue, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Ms. Monger said in answer to Ms. Throm's question, a noise buffer is a row of hedges and it does not block the noise. She said the residents could expect noise from trash pickup and late night deliveries. She said she has experienced an increase in noise and traffic from the Culver's Restaurant. Ms. Monger said tonight's meeting is to discuss the zoning of this property. She said as of April 24, 2019 the property is advertised for sale as a commercial site and the zoning has not been finalized. Ms. Monger expressed a concern with pollution to the lake due to too much drainage. She questioned if all the neighboring residents could request a commercial zoning designation so they could obtain a higher value for their property when they are forced to sell. She said this is progress but there should be progress with integrity and accountability to your constituents. Mr. Mark Johnson, 241 Lake Ellen Drive, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Johnson said there was a vacant house located on the property and there was no effort made to bring the house up to Code. He questioned why the owner did not make any effort to improve the property. He expressed concerns with the removal of the trees on the property. He felt that you cannot fight City Hall and this is a predetermined decision. He said he is considering purchasing another home in the neighborhood but is concerned that the rezoning would impact the property values in this neighborhood. Ms. Jill Ann Johnson, 241 Lake Ellen Drive, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Ms. Johnson expressed concerns with the type of commercial use that could be done on this property, increased traffic to their neighborhood, and additional noise being generated since the removal of some of the trees on the lot. Mr. Henson explained that most of the resident's concerns would be addressed during the site plan review process. Mr. Phillips stated that he did not think it was fair or accurate to say that if the Planning and Zoning Commission did not agree with the residents, that their integrity and accountability was in question. He said it was stated that the Commission overlooked, pushed aside and predetermined all the information. He said he did not feel that was fair or accurate.