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CASSELi3ERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of November 14, 2022 — Regular Meeting Page 24 of 30 the site has been vacant with no active businesses since 2008. The applicant purchased the property earlier this year with the hope of redeveloping it with multi -family housing. Therefore, amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation to Major Thoroughfare Mixed -Use (MTMU) will increase the development potential by allowing for additional density than the current entitlements allow. The Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the City's Local Planning Agency (LPA), voted unanimously 7-0 at its meeting on September 14, 2022 to recommend approval of this item to the City Commission. The request to amend the Future Land Use Map designation from Low Intensity Non-Residential/Medium Density Residential to Major Thoroughfare Mixed Use (MTMU) for the subject property is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan; compatible with the surrounding mix of land uses and zoning districts; and City water and sanitary sewer services are available to the subject property. Hydraulic modeling was conducted to determine potential connections for both the potable water and wastewater systems. The study also concluded that the estimated future demand for water and sewer utilities can be accommodated. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager recommended adoption of Ordinance 22-1578 on second and final reading. Public Hearing: Vice Mayor Aramendia stated this was a public hearing to hear and consider comments and questions regarding Ordinance 22-1578. Vice Mayor Aramendia opened the floor for public participation. The following individual came forward to address Ordinance 22-1578: 1. Micky Grindstaff, with the law firm of Shutts & Bowen, LLP, 300 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1600, Orlando, stated that he was a member of the ownership entity of this site called Cassel Park, LLC and they have been monitoring the City Commission's consideration of several ordinances relating to development and redevelopment in the City and were strongly in favor of all of those ordinances, including Ordinance 22-1578. No one else came forward to address Ordinance 22-1578. Vice Mayor Aramendia closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 22-1578. MOTION: Commissioner Busch moved to adopt Ordinance 22-1578 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Albritton. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 4-0. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Update on Hurricane Nicole Impact and Response Staff Presentation: City Manager Randy Newlon and Police Chief Larry Krantz provided an update on the efforts of staff to respond to the impact of Hurricane Nicole which included declaration of a State of Emergency by the City Manager on Wednesday, November 9"' at 1:00 p.m. and confirmation of the State of Emergency by the City Commission at a Special Meeting on Friday, November H" at 1:00 p.m. Chief Krantz advised that lie was the designated Incident Commander for Hurricane Nicole and that the emergency operations component of the agency was activated at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 91",