09-06-2011 Regular Meeting City of Clermont
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The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday September 6,
2011 at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cuqui Whitehead. Other members present were William Henning,
Bernadette Dubuss, Nick Jones, Raymond Loyko and Judy Proli. Also in attendance were Curt
Henschel, City Planner, Barbara Hollerand, City Staff, Dan Mantzaris, City Attorney, and Rae
Chidlow, Administrative Assistant.
MINUTES of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held August 2, 2011 were
approved as written.
REPORTS
Commissioner Nick Jones stated that he would like to remind everyone of the Season 7 of the
Florida Lake Symphony Orchestra coming up in October 21, 2011.
Chair Cuqui Whitehead stated that there will be a ceremony on September 11, 2011 at 8:00 am at
the Fire station on Highway 50. She stated that on September 24, 2011 the Kiwanis will have
their annual Wine Gala. She stated that the proceeds will go to the boys and girls club.
Planning Director Jim Hitt stated that the statics portion of the City's website has been updated.
He stated that we currently have 29,458 people in the City of Clermont. He stated that the
website also has a section for the updates of the road construction. He stated that the City is still
accepting grant applications for the Downtown Rehab program.
1. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT /OWNER: Clermont Land Development, LLC
PROJECT: Oak Hill Commons
REQUESTED ACTION: A request for a CUP in C -2 (General Commercial) to allow for a
retail shopping center with more than 4 users, and for a building to
occupy more than 20,000 square feet of space.
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Hooks St. and Citrus Tower Blvd.
SIZE OF PARCEL: 4 acres +/-
EXISTING ZONING: C -2 (General Commercial)
EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant
FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Commercial
City planner Curt Henschel stated that the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit (CUP)
for an automobile repair garage, multi tenant commercial buildings and over 20,000 sq. ft. He
stated that the C -2 zoning allows for a wide variety of uses but the proposed uses do require a
CUP. He stated that the development is proposed for Lot #1 of the Oak Hills Commons
Development (aka McGill Development) which is located north of Hooks Street between U.S. 27
and Grand Highway. He stated that the site is well served by the transportation network and
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will have access from Hooks Street (nght -in, right -out only) and Grand Highway. He stated that
the U.S. 27 exit "slip ramp" to east bound S.R. 50 traffic will be built accessing Grand Highway.
By early 2012, Hooks Street will also be complete from U.S. 27 to Hancock Road (over 2 miles).
Mr. Henschel stated that there are five variances from the LDC are requested in conjunction with
this CUP: To allow for the absence of a landscape buffer along internal property lines — Sec.
118 -37 (d) (1). To allow for a grading cut and fill up to 18 feet (on 3.43% of the site) rather than
the maximum 15 foot cut and fill — Sec. 94 -195. To allow for the absence of a loading area for
two of the three buildings — Sec. 98 -8. To split the landscape buffer along the right -of -way into
two 10' sections, one above separated by a slope and retaining wall and one below, rather than a
contiguous 20' wide buffer — Sec. 118 -37. To eliminate the rear or side setbacks from 25 feet or
12 feet — Sec. 122 -226 (2) (3).
Mr. Henschel stated that staff believes this development is consistent with the uses in the area
and recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit request for an automobile repair
garage; over four users for multi- tenant commercial buildings; and, commercial building over
20,000 sq. ft., with the CUP conditions as provided.
Rick McCoy stated that they plan to have Pep Boys as a tenant and a few smaller retailer services
that would complement the Pep Boys. He stated that there will be some elevation changes to the
property.
Commissioner Loyko asked what the time -line of the development is.
John McGill, 4425 Military Trail, Jupiter, stated that they have improved the infrastructure and
redeveloped Grand Highway from Hooks Street to Highway 50, so the property would be
prepared for development. He stated that Hooks Street should be complete in the first quarter of
2012 which will improve traffic. He stated that they have an executed lease and as soon as City
approval, they plan to finalize the building, architecture and site plans. He stated that they plan
to have Pep Boys open by the second quarter of 2012.
Commissioner Jones asked if they have tenants for all the rental space.
Mr. McGill stated that they do not have tenants for all the spaces. He stated that they have Pep
Boys and they are talking to two others, but he can not disclose them at this time.
Commissioner Henning asked if they are going to lower the grade of the property.
Mr. McGill stated that they will have to do a lot of grade work on the property.
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Commissioner Jones moved to recommend approval of the conditional use permit; seconded by
Commissioner Dubuss. The vote was unanimous to recommend approval for the conditional use
permit to City Council.
Chair Cuqui Whitehead stated that the application for the Consery II large -scale comprehensive
plan amendment has been withdrawn.
2. REQUEST FOR SMALL SCALE COMP PLAN AMENDMENT
REQUEST: A small scale future land use amendment from Lake County Urban to City
Conservation — Ord. No. 2011 -12 -M.
PROJECT NAME: Jayne Property - Lake Parcel
OWNER: Victoria Jayne James Trust, William Henry Jayne Trust
PARCEL SIZE: .43 acres +/-
LOCATION: North of S.R. 50, southwest of South Lake Forest subdivision
FUTURE LAND USE: Vacant/Wetlands
EXISTING LAND USE: Lake County Agriculture
City staff Barbara Hollerand stated that the vacant 0.43 -acre property known as the Jayne
Property is north of S.R. 50, west of Sandhill View Boulevard and east of Grand Highway. She
stated that the joint owners are the Victoria Jayne James Trust and the William Henry Jayne
Trust. The property will be considered for annexation by the City Council Sept. 27.
Ms. Hollerand stated that the request is for a small -scale comprehensive plan amendment to
change the Future Land Use from Lake County Urban to Conservation in the City. She stated
the property currently has Agriculture zoning in Lake County.
Ms. Hollerand stated that the subject property is contiguous to the City on its southern and
eastern sides. It is surrounded by wetlands on its northern and western sides.
Ms. Hollerand stated that in 2009 and 2010, the owners requested annexation and small -scale
comprehensive plan amendments for City Commercial future land use for their adjacent 9.9 -acre
and 9.63 -acre properties. She stated that those requests were approved by the City Council, and it
was made known that at a future time, the owners would be requesting annexation and a City
future land use for the remaining 0.43 -acre wetlands tract.
Ms. Hollerand stated that this parcel is not developable and no rezoning application is needed.
She stated that the adjoining parcels will be developed as a unified parcel at a later date. She
stated that the subject property is contemplated as a future conservation area or open space.
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Ms. Hollerand stated that this property qualifies for the small -scale comprehensive plan
amendment process and will not be reviewed by the Florida Department of Community Affairs
or the reviewing agencies. She stated that it will be final 31 days after adoption.
Ms. Hollerand stated that upon annexation of this property, it is appropriate to assign a City
future land use of Conservation.
Ms. Hollerand stated that staff recommends approval of the Future Land Use Map change.
Victoria Jayne, 1212 Via Del Mar, Winter Park, stated that she was present for any questions.
Commissioner Dubuss moved to recommend approval of the small scale comprehensive plan
amendment; seconded by Commissioner Loyko. The vote was unanimous to recommend
approval for the small scale comprehensive plan amendment to City Council.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Cuq ' itehead, Chairwoman
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