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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes August 10, 2022 Page 6 A copy of the Commercial Design Standards (Section 2-7.35) was provided to the Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes.) Ms. Hyson said staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for LPA 22-06 to provide amendments to the Oxford Park Overlay District Standards. In response to the Commission's question regarding examples of the changes being made with the proposed ordinance, Ms. Hyson stated that the Oxford Park Overlay District (OPOD) Standards have a requirement that the first floor of any non-residential building have 60 — 80 percent windows. She said that was problematic for Wendy's due to the location of their bathrooms. She said the Commercial Design Standards provide flexibility. She said the Commercial Design Standards allow animating features such as arcades, display windows, entry areas, or awnings along at least 60 percent of the fagade. Ms. Hyson stated that OPOD Standards also requires that all sides of the building appear as frontages. She said the Commercial Design Standards states: All sides of the principal building that directly face an abutting public or private right-of-way shall feature one customer entrance and the front facades do need to be articulated. She said that the rear of the fagade design would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Ms. Hyson said the OPOD Standards require cornices on every building and the Commercial Design Standards provide more options. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Hyson reviewed the OPOD boundary. A general discussion ensued regarding the OPOD Standards and the Seminole County Oxford Place Overlay District. Mr. Hale asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. Doug Markovitz, owner of Casselberry Liquors, 130 State Road 436, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Markovitz said that he agrees with the increase to the density and allowing more business opportunities. Mr. Markovitz expressed a concern with the large retail establishment aspect. He felt that it would impact small business owners and increase traffic in the area. Mr. Markovitz thought that the community may not want the big box stores and that could explain why some of the stores closed in the area. He said the overpass could have also impacted the big box stores. Mr. Markovitz said the plaza across the street seems to have full occupancy. Mr. Markovitz suggested talking with small business owners and residents to see if they want the big box stores.