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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 12, 2022 — Regular Meeting Page 8 of 25 4. Al Farrar, 522 Queens Mirror Circle, expressed concerns about the proposed change in density from 30 to 80 units per acre and the increase in floor area ratio and what he felt would be the detrimental effect these changes could have on the City's green spaces. 5. Paula Wally, 7007 Arcadian Court, Mount Dora, stated that she was considering moving into the area and opening a small business; however, as a potential small business owner in the City, she had concerns about the City allowing large retail establishments such as BJ's Wholesale to come into the area. 6. Bill Hufford, 527 Queens Mirror Circle, spoke in favor of increasing density, but expressed concerns about whether increasing from 30 to 80 units per acre was too much. He added that he felt it would be important for the City to focus on alternate means of transportation in the area and preservation of the City's green spaces. 7. Bertina Nancy Busch, 3540 South U.S. Highway 17-92, agreed that the flyover had been a good start to redeveloping the area into a downtown destination, but felt that the U.S. Highway 17-92/State Road 436 intersection should be made into a mini town center, and setbacks and preservation of the green space were critical when developing the area. No one else came forward to address Ordinance 22-1572. Mayor Henson closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 22-1572. Discussion: A brief discussion ensued during which Ms. Hyson clarified that the reasoning behind the proposed increase in density from 30 to 80 units per acre had been due in part to development interest the City had received, and the information provided by the developers was that 220 units was the minimum needed to make a project economically feasible. Since the City does not have very many large tracts of land and in order to redevelop some of these economically underutilized properties that had remained that way for many, many years, this was the way to increase density to a point where it was financially feasible for a development to come in and supply multifamily development where it could be accommodated. However, this would only take place along the major arterial roads and not encroach into the low-density residential areas. Within the Major Thoroughfare Mixed Use (MTMU) designation, there are two zoning designations, PMX-MID and PMX-HIGH, both of which are PUD (Planned Unit Development) designations which means a concept plan has to be reviewed by the DRC (Development Review Committee), the Planning & Zoning Commission, and the City Commission and in order to establish the setbacks and the landscape buffers there is a PUD Agreement that is part of the concept plan and the rezoning request. Therefore, all of the landscape buffers and acceptable building setbacks are reviewed in advance prior to the development being brought forward for consideration. Also, there are other factors and requirements that have to be met such as adequate utilities and parking, so even if 80 were the maximum number of units allowed, it would not necessarily be the number guaranteed for a project. MOTION: Commissioner Busch moved to approve Ordinance 22-1572 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 4-0.