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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes December 13, 2023 Page 9 (FLUM) designation of Medium Density Residential (MDR). Further, the subject properties are not in any overlay districts. To the north of the subject properties is an assisted living facility and several single-family homes while to the east are more single-family homes located in unincorporated Seminole County. To the south is a townhome community, which was developed as the first phase of Slovak Garden and is now known as Grayson Square. The properties were annexed into the City of Casselberry via Ordinance 20-1535 in 2020. In 2021, they were rezoned to PRD (Planned Residential Development) through Ordinance 21-1551 to establish the Slovak Garden PUD and outline standards for the first phase of development. In 2022, the applicant submitted a concept plan to modify the existing PUD agreement for the second phase of development. The property is being rezoned from PRD to PRD to provide a concept plan and development standards for a second phase of development and will need to adhere to the requirements in ULDR Article XX. Any modifications to an existing PUD require an updated concept plan. Ms. DeJesus described the proposed concept to the Commission, first noting that the proposal is generally compatible with the surrounding properties and adjacent land uses. Further, the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation allows for a maximum density of 13 dwelling units per acre. Police is serviced by City of Casselberry and fire services are provided by Seminole County. Vehicular and pedestrian access is provided by Howell Branch Road and Jergo Road and connections to City water and sanitary sewer are available. The units are also age -restricted, so there is not a requirement for a school impact analysis letter from Seminole County. The subject properties are not located in any floodplain or wetlands and the proposed amendment is not anticipated to have a negative environmental impact. As a new project, the development is designed to increase property values in the area. Some portions of the subject property are currently vacant and as such, developing the property will generate a tax increase for the City. DRC approved the concept plan in early November 2023, which will govern any future development of the site. Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency recommend approval of case number ZB 21-04 to the City Commission, based on the staff report and the testimony and evidence presented, that the request meets the applicable provisions of the ULDR and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as per the written findings contained in the staff report. Discussion: Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission first asked questions of staff for case ZB 21-04 and a lengthy discussion ensued. Chairman Bakalla then asked the applicant to come forward. Jose Chavez, a representative of Storybook Development Services, 5931 Brick Court, Suite 168, Winter Park, Florida, came forward and briefly addressed the Commission. Audience Participation: Chairman Bakalla asked if there was anyone in the audience to speak about this item. No one came forward to speak about this item. MOTION: Ms. Stanley moved to recommend approval of ZB 21-04 to the City Commission based upon the staff report and the testimony and evidence presented, that the request meets the applicable provisions of the City Code of Ordinances and the Unified Land Development