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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes December 13, 2023 Page 6 Regulations (ULDR) and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as per the written findings contained within the staff report, subject to conditions 1-12. Motion was seconded by Ms. Stanley. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 7. Site Plan Applications A. SPR 22-16: Major Site Plan for Katrina Lakefront Maintenance Located at 1450 Seminola Boulevard. Staff Presentation: Matthew Linder, Planner I, presented case number SPR 22-16 to the Planning and Zoning Commission: a site plan review application for Karina's Lakefront Maintenance located at 1450 Seminola Boulevard. The subject has a zoning designation of CG (Commercial General) with a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of Commercial (COMM); it is not part of any overlay districts. The business is a lakefront restoration and maintenance company which removes undesired lake growth and debris. The business employs twelve to fourteen staff members who all arrive in the morning, and then all but four office staff are dispatched to do their daily work and return in the afternoon. Besides dispatching staff in the morning and returning in the evening the site will operate as an office. The parking lot is south of the office and/or Seminola Boulevard. The zoning of the subject property will remain unchanged as CG (Commercial General) with a Commercial future land use. This zoning district requires an approved conditional use to operate Trades and Skilled Services. The proposed project meets all setbacks and buffer requirements. The proposed height is under the maximum height limit, the impervious area is significantly under the maximum allowed, and the Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) is minimal at just over .03. The fagade is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding area. The applicant has not provided a photometric plan as no new lighting is being proposed. Landscaping has been greatly improved with the addition of both canopy trees and shrubs to meet the minimum buffer and landscaping requirements. The proposed landscape plan satisfies all landscaping requirements and there is no new signage being proposed with this project. The proposed project offers double the amount of parking than what is required. Parking will be behind the office for the equipment and trucks needed for the business. There are four parking spots in front of the office for customers, two of which are ADA -accessible. Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve case number SPR 22-16 based on the staff report and the testimony and evidence presented, that the request meets the applicable provisions of the City's Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as per the written findings in the staff report. The conditions of approval are as follows: 1. The site plan approval shall be valid for one (1) year: An extension request may be submitted before the expiration of this approval. 2. No outdoor storage is permitted on site. 3. All waste and other environmental material shall be stored and disposed of offsite.