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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of July 25, 2022 — Regular Meeting Page 18 of 20 The City Commission agreed by consensus to direct staff to move forward with the proposed ordinances as expeditiously as was procedurally possible. Mr. Newlon advised that staff would be directed to bring the proposed changes to the Planning and Zoning Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting in August, and if approved, the proposed ordinances would then be brought to the City Commission for consideration for first and second reading at the appropriate regular City Commission meetings. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City's budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended that the City Commission direct staff to bring the proposed ordinances forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Commission for adoption. Audience Participation: The following individuals came forward to address this item: Ed Williams of Williams Development Services, 29 E. Pine Street, Orlando, stated that he was present with representatives of Kitson & Partners, the property management company for the owners of the site where a BJ's Wholesale is proposed to be located, and with representatives of BJ's. He shared some of the challenges that had been encountered with development of the site and expressed concerns about whether the timeline for full review, consideration and adoption of the ordinances would allow for the project to meet its deadlines. He requested that the site plan which included only parking, landscaping, drainage, and utilities be reviewed in advance of the actual adoption of the proposed changes, if at all possible. Doug Markovich, one of the owners of Casselberry Liquor, 130 SR 436, located in the plaza being proposed for development of BJ's, stated he was in favor of rezoning and redeveloping the plaza as he felt it was good for Casselberry to start growing and evolving with the times; however, he felt that prior to any changes which would allow this type of development, the City should do a study on how it would affect small businesses in the community, as he had concerns about the City's smaller businesses being forced out in favor of bigger businesses. No one else came forward to address this item. Discussion: Additional discussion occurred amongst the Commission, after which Mr. Newlon stated he would defer the matter to staff to submit the ordinances through the proper approval processes with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Commission. He noted that he understood the urgency of the potential applicant; however, felt it would be inappropriate to accept any plans for review prior to the ordinances having gone through the appropriate legislative approval process. He added that staff would look into whether there was any way the plans could be reviewed prior to full adoption of the ordinances while still adhering to the normal legislative process which could not be changed. He asked Mr. Williams to send him his proposal for what he wanted to have reviewed at this point to see if his request could be accommodated but stressed that nothing could be approved until the new ordinances were adopted on second reading, should that be what ultimately occurs.