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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes March 10, 2021 Page 6 A brief discussion ensued regarding the status of the St. Johns River Water Management District permit, Florida Department of Environmental Protection notification of the lake's water quality, implementing the Community Redevelopment District Urban Design Standards, stormwater, and photometric requirements. There was also a discussion regarding the purpose of the fenced area on the west side of the development, the buffering of that area from the residential properties, and the water runoff from this area. Mr. Phillips asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. William Hockensmith, 5127 South Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida, and Ms. Pamela Huhl, 195 Concord Drive, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Ms. Huhl stated that she is the clinic's manager. She explained that the clinic is currently located in Casselberry and the business has not received any complaints. Ms. Huhl stated that the site is very clean and there is no smell from the animal waste. She said that the clinic has outgrown its current facility and the additional parking is needed to accommodate their clients. A brief discussion ensued regarding the hours of operation for the clinic and the types of animals cared for at the facility. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Hockensmith stated that artificial grass would be used in the fenced area. Mr. Philip Whitehill, RLH Construction, 5700 Dot Com Court, Oviedo, Florida came forward to explain the water runoff for the fenced area. After a brief discussion regarding the proposed development of this site, Mr. Phillips asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Ms. Brenda Monger, 15 Plumosa Avenue, Casselberry, Florida came to speak in opposition of the request. Ms. Monger expressed concerns with the light trespass from the cars entering the site, noise concerns, and the impaired quality of the lake. A brief discussion ensued regarding the deterioration of the lake quality, the landscape requirements, the design of the parking lot, and the sidewalk connection in this area. Mr. Phillips asked for a motion to address SPR 20-07. Ms. Campbell made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve case number SPR 20-07, based on the staff report and the testimony and evidence presented, that the request meets the applicable provisions of the Unified Land Development Regulations, and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as per the written findings in the staff report including the waiver, the five (5) conditions of approval, and Attachments A — F. Ms. Saporito seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.