07-05-2011 Regular Meeting City of Clermont
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JULY 5, 2011
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The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday July 5, 2011 at
7:00 p.m. by Chair Cuqui Whitehead. Other members present were Robert Boyatt, Bernadette
Dubuss, Nick Jones, Raymond Loyko and Judy Proli. Also in attendance were Curt Henschel,
City Planner, Dan Mantzaris, City Attorney, and Rae Chidlow, Administrative Assistant.
MINUTES of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held June 7, 2011 were approved
as written.
REPORTS
Commissioner Boyatt asked about the recreational vehicle section that was removed from the
resolution recently submitted for Land Development Code changes.
City attorney Dan Mantzaris stated that the recreational vehicle and trailers amendment will be
revisited and eventually resubmitted.
Commissioner Nick Jones stated that there is a new program called FLSO Season 7 Program.
He stated that the opening concert is scheduled for October 20, 2011 in Mount Dora and October
21, 2011 at South Lake High School at 7:30 pm. He stated that you could call 352 -589 -1500 for
tickets.
Chairwoman Whitehead stated that she thanks everyone for their prayers for her sister.
1. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT /OWNER: Trustco Bank/Brian Hammond
PROJECT: The Church at South Lake
REQUESTED ACTION: Request for a Conditional Use Permit
GENERAL LOCATION: 2500 & 2525 Hooks Street
EXISTING ZONING: C -2, General Commercial
EXISTING LAND USE: Commercial
City planner Curt Henschel stated that the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
operate a house of worship in the C -2 General Commercial zoning district. He stated that this
location had a conditional use permit in 2008 for multi -tenant retail which has been voided due
to lack of activity for over two years.
Mr. Henschel stated that the proposed location has two buildings on lots 1 & 2 which total about
16,400 square feet and are proposed for an auditorium, classrooms and nursery classes during
Sunday worship, and administrative offices. He stated that lots 3 & 4 and associated parking
areas to the west are not to be developed at this time. He stated that the area between the two
existing buildings is proposed to be grassed for outdoor activities and possible playground.
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Mr. Henschel stated that parking requirements are based on 1 space per 4 seats. He stated that
the church intends to have approximately 500 members which would require 161 parking spaces,
for which 181 spaces will be provided. He stated that staff believes there will not be any parking
issues on site even with an increase of membership up to about 600 members. He stated that
additional building and parking area is available on lots 3 & 4 for future use as noted on the plan
submitted with the conditional use permit application.
Mr. Henschel stated that staff recommends approval of the request for a conditional use permit to
allow a church facility in this C -2 General Commercial district with the conditional use permit
conditions.
Brian Hammond, 268 Mohawk Rd., stated that they currently own and meet in a facility in
Clermont Commons. He stated that this new location will allow them adequate space and
parking for expansion. He stated that they have talked about developing the other two lots in the
future. He stated that the church will occupy the two buildings that have been empty for a while
now.
Commissioner Boyatt asked if there will be any other tenants at this location.
Mr. Hammond stated that the church would be the only tenant. He stated that the smaller of the
two buildings would be for the children ministry services and the larger building would be used
for their auditorium and staff offices.
Commissioner Boyatt asked if they meet on Wednesday's.
Mr. Hammond stated that they may have some gatherings on Wednesday's, but right now they
only meet on Sunday's due to space and scheduling issues.
Commissioner Dubuss stated that she knows what the traffic is like during rush hour in that area.
Mr. Hammond stated that they do not have a mid -week service on Wednesday's and they do not
anticipate adding a mid -week service at this time.
Commissioner Jones asked if the property will be landscaped and improved.
Mr. Hammond stated yes, the landscaping will be completed.
Commissioner Proli asked if this facility will be an extension of an existing church.
Mr. Hammond stated that they will be relocating from the current facility to this location.
Commissioner Proli asked if they currently have a membership of 500 at their current location.
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Mr. Hammond stated that yes they have 500 church members at this time.
Commissioner Loyko stated that his only concern was traffic on Hooks Street coming onto
Hancock Road, but they just added a light, so he sees no problems.
Chairperson Whitehead stated that she is glad that someone is interested in those buildings.
Commissioner Dubuss moved to recommend approval of the conditional use permit; seconded by
Commissioner Boyatt. The vote was unanimous to recommend approval for the conditional use
permit to City Council.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 pm.
1 Whitehead, Chairwoman
ATTEST:
Rae Chi ow — Administrative Assistant