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City of Casselberry Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting — March 14, 2023 Board Member Nick Santiago moved to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2023, meeting as presented. Motion was seconded by Board Member Buffy Werle. Motion carried unanimously 5-0 by voice vote. 6. Advisory Board Member Training City Clerk Donna Gardner led Board Member training to include Sunshine Law, City Code and public records. 7. Proposed Ordinance — Buffer and Accessway Requirement Amendments to the Unified Land Development Regulations (Sec. 3-13.7) Lenny Barden, Public Works Divisions Director, shared that City staff is currently in the process of pursuing Code changes within Section 3-13.7 of the Unified Land Development Regulations to allow for more flexibility with regard to the application of buffers, landscape strips, and accessways within City parks and associated implementation of active transportation components. Staff acknowledges the need to provide an appropriate buffer from adjacent land uses through the use of landscaping and/or other screening materials. However, especially in light of the City's focus on active transportation, staff is recommending that revisions to Section 3-13.7 be considered to allow for flexibility in placement of active transportation elements while still achieving sufficient buffers within ROS zoned developments like parks. Mr. Barden requested the Board make a recommendation to the City Commission to approve the revisions to the Buffer Ordinance. Upon conclusion of the presentation, Board Chair Katy Farmer opened the floor for comments from the board. Buffy Werle, Board Member, questioned how the changes to the buffer, i.e. making it smaller, would affect the residents in general. Mr. Barden explained the buffer would remain the same, but it would allow for the addition of access and/or walkways along with potential improvements to the buffer. Nothing would be added that requires active use, thus noise producing. Board Member Woody Bass questioned how landscaping and views of the parks would be affected, specifically Dew Drop Park. Mr. Barden stated work with City staff and/or consultants would include a plan for landscaping that makes sense and, for example, not just producing a barrier wall. Additionally, Mr. Barden stated that public engagement sessions in the future will give residents the opportunity to express their views regarding the City's landscape plans. Board Member Nick Santiago requested clarification of the current ordinance stating cars can access the buffer areas but not sidewalks, etc. cannot. Mr. Barden stated that was correct. 2