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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes January 10, 2024 Page 3 review process. These things considered, staff feels that the proposed FLUM amendment is compatible with adjacent land uses. Police services are provided to the subject property by the City of Casselberry, and Seminole County currently provides fire services. Upon developing the property, vehicular and pedestrian access will be provided via a ±50 ft. easement on 1085 Belle Avenue, which the applicant also owns. Adequate City water and sanitary sewer services are available to the subject property, which was recently verified through hydraulic modeling. The applicant has submitted a school impact analysis for the proposed townhomes indicating the added capacity can be easily accommodated by SCPS. The proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map is not anticipated to have any negative effect on the natural environment, as the site is not located in a floodplain and there are no wetlands on the property. The proposed FLUM amendment requires that the property be rezoned to a zoning district that is consistent with Medium Density Residential (MDR). The applicant intends to rezone to RMF -13 (Medium Density Multifamily), satisfying this requirement. Plans to develop the subject properties will be reviewed and shall adhere to the requirements of the ULDR and Code of Ordinances. Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of case number FLU 24-01 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 City's Comprehensive Plan as per the written findings in the staff report. Discussion: Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission asked questions of staff and the Applicant for case FLU 24-01, a lengthy discussion ensued. Chairman Bakalla asked about the access easement and whether it was going to be a private road. Hunter McFerrin advised that it has not been determined. Chairman Bakalla also asked about notification for the surrounding areas. Antonis DeJesus advised that the requirement was for 500 feet, regardless of jurisdiction. Chairman Bakalla then asked the applicant to come forward. Bob Ziegenfuss of Z Development Services located at 1201 E Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida came forward and addressed the Commission. Mr. Ziegenfuss wanted to clarify some of the discussion, stating that the property owner also owns the property to the west, the unimproved right-of-way known as David Drive. They have spoken to the County, specifically the Parks Department, and they asked that there are no impediments in the way for future trails. A use permit would be obtained from Seminole County, in order to use the right-of-way to cross over it. Audience Participation: Chairman Bakalla asked if there was anyone in the audience that wanted to speak about this item. There were several citizens that wanted to speak about the item. 1. Christine Barrett, 249 Buttonwood Avenue, Winter Springs, FL expressed her concerns about where the access to the parcel would be. Ms. Barrett was told the access would be from Belle Avenue. 2. Roger Hibbs, of Buttonwood Avenue, Winter Springs, FL stated that the back of his fence backs up to the property and there is "nothing but garbage back there." Mr. Hibbs also