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CASSCLBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of Marcli 26, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 5 of 16 ADDITIONAL CRITERIA RELATED TO PERMANENT PLAY STRUCTURES, POOL MAINTENANCE, CARPORT USE AND OUTDOOR/OPEN AIR STORAGE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing relative to Second Reading of Ordinance 12-1370 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on March 15, 2012. Staff Presentation: Ms. Sandra Smith, Development Services Manager, gave a brief overview of the ordinance to the Commission. She advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission made a favorable recommendation (4-1) to the City Commission for adoption of the ordinance at their December 14, 2011 meeting. She noted that the Commission had approved the ordinance on first reading with a request that staff amend the time for placement of trash in the right-of-way for collection. She stated that the revised ordinance is what is before the Commission for adoption on second reading tonight. Ms. Smith further explained that essentially what the ordinance is doing is separating nuisances from property maintenance by reorganizing and consolidating the Code sections and clarifying definitions to make it more understandable, especially for Code Compliance personnel. City Attorney Reischmann reiterated that all of this is basically already in the Code and there isn't a lot of new regulation. In response to questions from the Commission, Ms. Smith confirmed that these Codes are consistent with the surrounding communities. Recommendation: The Interim City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended adoption of Ordinance 12-1370, Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 12-1370 to hear and consider comments and questions regarding this issue. The following individuals came forward: 1. Ms. Rhonda Ovist, 220 S. Embrey Drive, spoke in opposition to Ordinance 12-1370 and presented a petition requesting that the Commission table the ordinance for a year to allow the residents to learn more about how this will affect them and the City. 2. Ms. Judith Maribaldi, 137 Northshore Circle, spoke in support of Ordinance 12-1370, stating that the more appealing the area becomes, the more it will attract a better and more diverse class of business, commerce and neighborhoods. 3. Ms. Kathy Janney, 133 Northshore Circle, spoke in support of Ordinance 12-1370, stating that she has lived in Casselberry since 1986 and the city has come a long way since then and she supports continuing improvements. 4. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 S. Lost Lake Lane, spoke in opposition to Ordinance 12-1370 and expressed concerns about possible hardships to the residents. 5. Mr. Ray Dillman, 1520 Avalon Boulevard, stated he has been a resident of the City for 38 years, and voiced concerns about the City's code enforcement process.