08-30-1983 Workshop MeetingCITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
WORKSHOP MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 30, 1983
A Workshop Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held on
Tuesday, August 30, 1983. Chairman Jack Sargent called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following Commission Members present:
Mrs. Parker, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Evans, Mr. Czech, and Mrs. Gaines.
Absent: Mr. Fogle, Mrs. Cole, and Mr. Jones. City Manager Forbes
was also present.
The City Manager explained that the"purpose of this meeting was to
review the seven items that will be on the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission's agenda for the Regular Meeting of September 6, 1983. He
explained that due to the magnitude of the agenda, the review was
needed one week ahead of time, and strongly recommended that each
member go out and visit the various sites.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST - BLUE GOOSE PACKING HOUSE. The
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) of the Blue Goose Packing House was
discussed. It was explained that they wished to expand the citrus
processing plant by adding a 30'x 60' building, zero feet from the
lot line. Mr. Forbes explained that they were in a Catch 22 situa-
tion since they could not put the building any farther north without
encroaching on the City's sewer easement. They also can't move the
building any farther south, and the existing building is already
about 3' on railroad property. There was much discussion about the
City's sewer easement, the industrial zone in this area and abutting
uses, and the height of the new building.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST - JOSEPH Z. WASHUTA. The CUP requested
by Mr. Washuta to renovate an existing office building into two apart-
ments was discussed. There was much discussion as to where the building
was actually located, and the City Manager stated that his main recom-
mendation was that off street parking be provided for any apartments in
a Central Business District. It was also discussed that the office
building must be brought up to code for a dwelling unit.
REZONING REQUEST BY JOE AND BETSY HEATH. This request was discussed
for lots one, two, and three of Block 47. The applicants wish to
rezone this property from R-2 to R-3. Mr. Forbes stated that one of
the main things to look at when discussing the rezoning of a property
was the City's Comprehensive Plan which sets standards for low, medium,
and high density residential. The topography and odd shape of the lot,
and lake front development were discussed. Members of the Commission
pointed out that there were many beautiful trees on this property, and
that the main uses in this area were single family, not multiple family.
Members were urged to visit the site to view its steep slope and trees.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST - I.C.O., INC. This request was discussed
in detail. This company has requested to build a ninety-two unit cluster
home project on property north of the Grandview Apartments. There was
much dicussion regarding the type of development, suitability of the site
for the development, and the capability of the City's sewage treatment
plant. It was also discussed that this was V.M. Grove property and it
would have to be properly subdivided before a building permit could be
issued for the development.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST - CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. P & Z Members
discussed the church's request for a CUP to expand the existing church
building at 101 Grand Highway. It was discussed that since part of
the side yard and drainage requirements would be on county property,
the entire parcel owned by the church should be annexed into the City.
Mr. Sargent stated that in his opinion, this application should not
be processed until the entire parcel is annexed.
CITY OF CLERMONT
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WORKSHOP MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 30, 1983
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REQUEST FOR REZONING - MR. BOB WADE. It was discussed that this property
was recently annexed and is located north of Highway 50 and east of Grand
Highway. An aerial map showing the site was reviewed, and all members
iscussed in detail the topography and lakefront property located within
is parcel. The City Manager explained his concern that the property
equested for C-2 development was not entirely suited for this use. He
stated that he believed that the property which had been filled and
fronted directly on Highway 50 was suitable for C-2 use, but he did not
believe the entire parcel met the requirements of the City. Various
options were discussed, and all members were urged to review this request
in detail and visit the site.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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JOHN SAR T, CHAIRMAN
GEORGE D. FORBES, CITY MANAGER