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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes November 8, 2023 Page 3 Audience Participation: No one came forward to address this item. MOTION: Mr. Bryan moved to approve CU 23-15, based upon the staff report and the testimony and evidence presented, that the request meets the applicable provisions of the ULDR as per the written findings contained within the staff report and staffs nine conditions. Motion was seconded by Vice -Chairman Curran. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 7. Site Plan Applications There were no site plan applications presented on this agenda. 8. Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map Amendments There were no amendments to the City's Future Land Use Map or the Official Zoning Map presented on this agenda. 9. Public Hearings A. BA 23-02: Variance Request for at Wheel Park Phase I Staff Presentation: Mr. Linder presented the agenda item and provided an overview of the variance request. The request is related to the installation of light fixtures at the new park that exceeds the 20 ft. maximum height limit for light fixtures provided in ULDR Section 3-10.2. Specifically, the proposed poles are 60 ft., and ULDR Section 1-2.7 allows the Planning and Zoning Commission to grant variances in circumstances that meet the necessary criteria. Mr. Linder noted that all advertising procedures were abided by, with a legal ad being placed in the Orlando Sentinel on October 24, 2023, with a letter being sent out to all property owners within 300 ft. of the subject property. Additionally, a physical notice of the variance request was posted on the property the following day. Mr. Linder explained that the specialty lighting will adequately illuminate the bicycle tracks to ensure adequate visibility and overall safety during operating hours. Then, Mr. Linder analyzed the variance request against the criteria outlined in ULDR Article VI, including the existence of special conditions and the proposal of the minimum variance possible. Mr. Linder also noted the efforts made to decrease light pollution. Mr. Linder provided the following conditions: 1. A building permit is required for the installation of the specialty lighting. 2. Any site lighting changes or additions shall not be installed without prior review and approval of the City's Planning Division. 3. All of the above conditions shall be fully and faithfully executed, or the variance shall become null and void.