05-04-1976 Regular Meeting (10)PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held in the Council Chambers
on Tuesday, May 4, 1976. The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Ray
at 7:30 P. M. with the following members present: Messrs. Sargent, Jones,
Cunningham, Czech, Knowles and Sullivan. City officials present were City
Manager Tiffany, Councilman Beals and Director of Community Services Smythe.
The Invocation was given by Chairwoman Ray.
Chairwoman Ray extended a welcome to City Manager Tiffany. She also welcomed
Messrs. Knowles and Sullivan, newly appointed members to the commission,
and expressed appreciation to them for their willingness to serve.
The Planning Committee and Zoning Committee reported on their Central
Business District recommendations. Members of these committees met in the
City Manager's office on Wednesday, April 28 to further study zoning for the
Central Business District. The committees submitted a proposal (attached)
recommending that a new zoning district be established for the CBD to provide
for residential and commercial uses in an innovative and complementary manner
and to encourage development which will make efficient use of the land
in a multi-use, functional and unique setting. After some discussion, motion
was made by Mr. Sargent, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously carried
that the P & Z Commission recommend to City Council that the proposal as
submitted by the Planning and Zoning Committees be adopted. The following
reasons were given for this proposal:
1. To clarify the boundary of the central business district and to
put all lots in this area into a common zoning classification;
2. To encourage innovative, efficient development downtown in a multi-use
setting;
3. To prohibit light industrial (M-1) uses; and
4. To provide a buffer between 100% lot coverage area (allowed in the
central business district) and abutting residential zones.
Mr. Sargent stated he wished it to be a matter of record that he questioned
the propriety of his making the foregoing motion that could be a conflict
of interest.
Mr. Nick Jones submitted for Commission consideration a sketch of a proposed
new City Hall sign which he thought would be in keeping with the architectural
design of the City Hall building. Following discussion, motion was made by
Mr. Sargent, seconded by Mr. Knowles and unanimously carried that recommenda-
tion be made to City Council that the sign design as presented by Mr. Jones,
which is in keeping with the spirit of what the City is trying to accomplish
with regards to signs, be accepted. Mr. Jones offered his services to the
City free of charge for design and engineering of the sign..
Priorities in the expenditure of City funds were discussed, and it was
consensus of commission members that the expansion of the Police Department
offices is a high priority.
Inquiry was made as to the status of the Planning and Zoning Commission's
recommendation that the Board of Adjustment should consist of five members
who are not currently appointed or elected members of any City body. City
Manager Tiffany was requested to bring this inquiry before the City Council.
Chairwoman Ray made the following committee appointments:
Joseph Knowles to the Planning Committee and Subdivision Committee
Chairwoman Ray reported that as Clermont's representative she attended
the hearing before the County Commissioners on the proposed Comprehensive
Plan for Lake County. She encouraged all members to become interested in
this complex Plan which will affect Clermont and to make every effort
to attend the next meeting. City Manager Tiffany stated that he had
also attended this meeting and that he has information on the proposed
Plan in his office for those interested.
The meerting was adjourned at 8:45 P. M.
Ruth Alice Ray, Chairwoman
M. Dollar Secretary