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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes May 11, 2022 Page 6 Eighth Item of Business: ZB 22.03• Zoning Map Amendment at 1681 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. A request to amend the Official Zoning Map from CG (Commercial General) to CS (Commercial Service) for one (1) parcel located at 1681 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. Ms. Antonia DeJesus, Planner II, reviewed the information provided in her memorandum dated May 11, 2022 to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission. Ms. DeJesus said staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of case number ZB 22-03 to the City Commission, 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 contained in the staff report. After a brief discussion regarding outdoor storage, Mr. Hale asked the applicant to come forward. Ms. Lilaben Patel, 1681 South Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Altamonte Springs, Florida came forward. Ms. Patel stated that she has operated the gas station at this location for the past 38 years but due to the intense competition in the area she must close the business. She said she was unable to sell the property so she decided to rent it. Mr. Robert Cortez, 1201 Bunnell Road, Altamonte Springs, Florida came forward. Mr. Cortez said he is assisting the owner and applicant with this process. Mr. Michael Juan, tenant, 585 Queens Mirror Circle, Casselberry, Florida came forward. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Juan said that the wood is processed for firewood and mulch. Mr. Cortez said the materials would be stored for a short time period and it would be kept within the compound that will be buffered as per the City Code. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Juan said that the gas storage tanks have been dealt with by the Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Hale asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. No one came forward. Mr. Hale asked for a motion to address ZB 22-03. Mr. Burnett made a motion to recommend approval to the City Commission for case number ZB 22-03 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 contained in the staff report and Attachments A — B. Mr. Bowman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.