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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes February 12, 2025 Page 7 Discussion: Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission posed brief questions to the staff related to setbacks. Audience Participation: Vice -Chairperson Stanley asked if a representative was present to speak on this item. Mr. Paul Quinn, 251 Lake Griffin Circle, discussed an adjacent parcel and a related sale history. Mr. Quinn provided further comments on the property's history, lake pollution, trees, and privacy. Ms. Jenny R. Quinn, 251 Lake Griffin Circle, comment further on the current property condition. Ms. DeJesus commented further on the lot configuration procedures. Mr. Linder pulled up the Seminole County Property Appraiser website and discussed existing conditions. Additional discussion followed. MOTION: Mr. Veigle moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency, approve project number VAR 24-02: a variance request to allow a 5 ft. side setback for the construction of a single-family home on one (1) parcel identified as Parcel ID 08-21-30-510-ED00-0040. This recommendation is based on the findings in the staff report, as well as the testimony and evidence presented during the meeting. The request is also consistent with the applicable provisions of the Unified Land Development Regulations and aligns with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as detailed in the written findings within the staff report. Finally, this recommendation includes the seven (7) conditions listed into the record by staff Mr. Bass seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. B. TA 24-08: ULDR Text Amendment to Allow Electronic Messaging Centers (EMCs) Staff presentation: Mr. McFerrin, Planner I, presented case number TA 24-08: a request to recommend approval of an ordinance (TA 24-08) to the City Commission that amends the City's Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) to permit the installation of Electronic Messaging Centers (EMCs), which have increased in popularity in recent years. The proposed ordinance includes four key changes to the existing regulations. First, it proposes amending the definitions section of the sign code (Section 3-16.2) to include a definition for "Electronic Message Centers." The definition is as follows: "An on -premises ground sign component without moving parts that utilizes a computer or other electronic means to change the digital message displayed through the use of intermittent light or lights, including light emitting diodes, liquid crystal display, plasma image screen display, or similar equipment."