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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of April 14, 2014 — Regular Meeting Page 11 of 19 3. It will improve the economic development of the area and will increase property values. He further advised that since the affected properties consisted of fewer than 10 acres it was considered a small scale map amendment and only one public hearing was required. He added that, if approved on first reading, the Ordinance would be advertised for public hearing for second reading and adoption at the May 12, 2014 City Commission meeting. Discussion: In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Sorensen advised that the vote for approval at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting had been 4-2 and that the concerns expressed by the dissenting voters was a desire for equity in value, as the applicant would be using the City's properties to achieve open space needs and density requirements. He advised that no citizens had spoken in opposition to the amendment. There was additional brief discussion about height restrictions and density requirements for the project. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Audience participation: No one carne forward to address Ordinance 14-1405. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to approve Ordinance 14-1405 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hufford. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. B. Ordinance 14-1406 — Ainendrnents to the Official Zoning Mw for Properties Located in the Vicinity of Seminola Boulevard and Button Road (ZB 14-01) The City Clerk read Ordinance 14-1406 by title as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AS ESTABLISHED IN ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2-4.3, UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PRD (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT) FOR THOSE PARCELS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Presentation: Planner Jason Sorensen gave a brief overview of Ordinance 14-1406, explaining that this was the re -zoning request for the same properties addressed in the future land use change in Ordinance 14-1405. He stated that, if approved, Ordinance 14-1406 would amend the City's Official Zoning Map for parcels of land located east of the Seminola Boulevard and Button Road intellection to PRD (Planned Residential Development). He then detailed regulations which would be adopted for this PRD if approved, including ADA standards; uses; number of dwelling units; minimum living and common areas; use of City's property; retention needs; and landscaping, parking and access requirements. Mr. Sorensen advised that notification of the proposed amendment had been provided to all property owners within 300 feet by mailing and posting of the property, and a notice of public hearing had been advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on December 19, 2013. He added that the Planning and Zoning Commission had