03-27-2012 Regular Meeting City of Clermont
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 27, 2012
The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Turville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following Council
Members present Council Members Mullins, Goodgame, Hogan and VanWagner Other City officials
present were: City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Mantzans and City Clerk Ackroyd.
INVOCATION
Council Member Mullins gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Council meeting minutes of March 13, 2012
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting
of March 13, 2012 as submitted; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion
passed with all members present voting aye.
PUBLIC - COMMENTS
Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Drive, requested a workshop to review a long range plan for the city.
Jenny Harrison, 11520 Kanuba Court, announced a National Training Center event titled Apnl Pool's
Day to be held on Saturday, March 31 to promote water safety. Council Member Goodgame requested
staff place the information on the city's website.
REPORTS
City Manager Saunders attended the Lake County Board of County Commission meeting at the direction
of the Council for the public heanng on the JPA review for Islamic Community Center. Lake County ounty did
deny the request 5 to 0. The next Council workshop has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 11 at
6:OOpm
City Attorney Mantzans — No Report
Council Member Hogan — No Report
Council Member Goodgame suggested a city wide food collection during the week of May 21 — 25. The -
Council supported the idea and a motion was not necessary. He expressed appreciation to the employees
for working - longer hours and thanked residents for participating.
Council Member Mullins encouraged the Council to attend the League of Cities Daily Commercial
Chamber Alliance Community Service Awards Banquet on April 25 to honor individuals in the areas of
humanities, arts, education and business achievement
Council Member Van Wagner commented on concerns received from residents m The Legends regarding
water service with Acme Water and noted they may have an interest in selling. City Manager Saunders
stated their current contact would be the Public Service Commission. City Attorney Mantzans advised
staff could look into it and report back to the Council. They do not fall under the City's jurisdiction.
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Mayor Turville reported this Fnday is Groveland's 90 birthday as a municipality and requested City
Clerk Ackroyd prepare a Proclamation to present.
Police Chief Graham provided a bnef summary and photos on the status of the Inland Groves case in
reference to human remains found ion the property. It is an open investigation and cannot release
everything. Mr. Graham noted he will continue to report on updates to the Council as they are received
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Turville advised the next item on the Agenda for consideration was the Consent Agenda and
requested anyone wishing to have any item pulled for discussion to please come forward at this time.
Item No. 1— Event Request Request for waiver of 50% of fees for use of
Gateway Church Waterfront Park & Pavilion to host a Good
Fnday Event, titled "What's so good about
it ", Fnday, April 6 from 5:30 p.m to 8:00
p.m
Item No. 2 — Interlocal Agreement Approval Request approval of an Interlocal Agreement
Lake County between the City and Lake County for South
Lake Trail Project.
Item No. 3 — Interlocal Agreement Approval Request approval of an Interlocal Agreement
Lake County between the City and Lake County pertaining
to funding of the South Lake Business
Opportunity Center.
Council Member Goodgame moved for the approval of the consent agenda as subrmtted;
seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present
voting aye
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 4 — Approval Request Hartwood Pines Subdivision
City Manager Saunders presented the request from the Hartwood Pines Homeowners Association. The
residents requested, to temporanly close the connection to Hartwood Marsh Road because of traffic in the
area and delayed plans to i bprove Hartwood Marsh Road The plan would be to use concrete barriers at
the intersection with appropnate signage for_ the entrance and exit off of Hancock Road. There are
improvements planned for the mtersection and staff would monitor this A majonty of the homeowners
signed petitions in support of this request The cost to the city to provide the barriers and signage would
be less than $1,000.
Mayor Turville opened the Public Hearing
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The following spoke in support of the request:
John Waterford, 2646 Hartwood Pines Way, Tasha Torres, 4221 Bokeelia Loop; and Cindy Emely, 2633
Hartwood Pines Way
Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Dnve, questioned a provision for making a left turn when traveling south
on Hancock Road with current signage not allowing a left turn.
Mayor Turville closed the public heanng.
Mayor Turville addressed the concern made by Mr Purvis to remove the no left turn sign. He supported
this request and encouraged Council approval.
Council Member Mullins suggested alerting the Lake County school bus system.
Council Member Mullins moved that we install the temporary bamers to help this
neighborhood to include dealing with the sign' issues; seconded by Council Member
Goodgame. The motion passed With all members present voting aye.
Council Member Goodgame commended Cindy Emely for her efforts in acquiring signatures
Item No. 5 — Resolution No. 2012 -09 Clermont Bible Fellowship
Mayor Turville read Resolution 2012 -09 aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda, granting
a Conditional Use Permit to allow a church facility in the M -1 Industrial Zomng Distnct.
Pnncipal Planner Henschel presented the request to operate a house of worship in the M -1 zoning distnct
located at 355 Citrus Tower Blvd. Staff believed there will be no parking issues and recommended
approval.
Applicant Lanny Evans requested approval.
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng. There were no comments.
Mayor Turville closed the public heanng.
Council Member Hogan expressed concern if the church expands. Principal Planner Henschel stated that
matter is addressed in number 11 within the conditional use permit (CUP) document
Council Member Mullins moved for adoption of Resolution 2012 -09; seconded by
Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 6 — Resolution No. 2012 -10 Oak Hill Commons (Pep Boys)
Mayor Turville read Resolution 2012 -10 by title only
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda, granting
an amendment to Conditional Use Permit (2011 -18) to modify the site plan, allow an
automobile repair garage, and over four users for multi- tenant commercial buildings
within a C -2 General Commercial Zomng Distnct.
Planning and Zomng Director Hitt presented the request to amend the CUP for an automobile repair
garage and multi tenant commercial buildings located at the northwest corner of Hooks Street and Grand
Highway. The applicant proposed site plan changes that - were not consistent with the onginal CUP
approval. The changes include a reduction of buildmgs and a general change of layout for the site plan
All other uses remain the same for the development as approved. The onginal approved uses include an
automotive repair garage, a building over 20,000 square feet, and to allow for more than four tenants
within one building: A vanance for grading cut of up to 18 feet would possibly be eliminated because
the site will retain more of the existing grade, the new proposed cut is approximately 15 feet in depth A
second vanance that could be elmunated is the splitting of a landscape buffer with a retainmg wall. The
site is now able to utilize slopes to make up grade changes and has now eliminated many of the walls that
were previously proposed Staff recommended approval. Staff believed this development is consistent
with the uses in the area and recommended approval of the CUP request for an automobile repair garage,
over four users for the multi- tenant commercial buildings, and commercial building over 20,000 square
feet
Rick McCoy, Project Engmeer, and Matt McGill, Owner, were present. Mr. McCoy stated they will not
be cutting the hill down and will have a natural buffer between Pep Boys and Highway 27; the CUP has a
landscape buffer in section 3 and requested to d� it by phase.
Planning and Zomng Hitt stated staff is in agreement with the request. The applicant is proposing to grade
the area for phase 1 and leave phase 2 as natural. When this comes through for site plan approval, require
the landscape buffer to be completed for_ phase 2 Plant the entire portion of the penmeter buffer areas
according to Land Development Code for phase 1 and 2 upon occurrence.
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng.
There were no comments Mayor Turville closed the public heanng
City Attorney Mantzans expressed concern with the indefinite period associated with phase 2 and
suggested a time frame to return to Council for review if phase 2 has not started or the buffer area has not
been planted in accordance with city code.
Mr. McCoy stated the trees and vegetation would be a permanent buffer until phase 2 is developed.
City Attorney Mantzans questioned whether the natural buffer will meet the standards for that portion of
the entire development site.
City Manager Saunders stated it would not meet our code for a buffer and suggested a 3 to 4 year time
frame to either establish a buffer or request a vanance from Council to leave the same.
Mr. McCoy agreed with 48 months.
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Council Member Mullins moved that we adopt Resolution 2012 -10 allowing them to
keep the natural buffer on the phase 2 real estate and return in 48 months and the City
Council at that time will determine whether to grant them a variance or bring it up to
code as the landscape buffer: seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion
passed with all members present voting aye.
Rick McCoy asked for clanfication regarding the granted vanance for an 18 foot cut City Attorney
Mantzans stated the variance runs with the property
Item No. 7 — Variance Request Christopher Bolling
Pnncipal Planner Henschel presented the vanance request to allow for a six foot high fence to be located
in the street side front setback. Staff recommended denial of the vanance request.
Council Member Mullins noted a discrepancy with the drawing presented.
The applicant was not present.
City Manager Saunders recommended tabling this item to the next meeting as the applicant was not
present and there was a discrepancy.
Council Member Goodgame moved to table to the next meeting: seconded by Council
Member Mullins The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 8 — Variance Request Kurtzs Baguley
Pnncipal Planner Henschel presented the vanance request located at 350 Dagama Dnve. The applicant
proposed to install a 6 foot tall fence located in the street -side front setback between the city right -of -way
and the secondary front of the applicant's house Fences are allowed within this area as long as they do
not exceed 4 feet in height. The Land Development Code requires a positive finding on eight items in
order to grant a vanance and staff believes there is one of eight that does not meet the fmdings Staff
recommended denial of the vanance request.
Applicant Kurtis Baguley was present to request approval.
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng.
Teresa Bhoj, 3031 Chavez Avenue, expressed concern with the location of the fence so close to a bus
stop
Mayor Turville closed the public heanng.
Council Member Goodgame questioned the purpose of the fence.
Mr Baguley noted the fence is for privacy and received approval from the homeowners association to
install the fence.
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Laura Chacon, 205 Giovam Blvd , expressed concern with the visibility of the bus stop if the fence were
' installed.
Council discussed the location of the bus stop as it relates to the fence.
Council Member Mullins commented it is a concern for the parents however the applicant does have
property nghts.
Council Member Mullins moved to grant the vanance requested: seconded by Council
Member Van Wagner
Under discussion, Mayor Turville agreed with Council Member Mullins assessment.
The motion assed•with all members present voting aye.
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Item No. 9 — Property Purchase Police Station Site
City Manager Saunders reported the Council directed staff to negotiate a purchase of the site deemed to
be the first choice for the location of a new police station located at the southwest corner of Citrus Tower
Blvd. and Hooks Street Staff met with the owner. There is a contract for the sale and purchase of the site
for $1 2 million. This is $100,000 less than the appraised value. As part of the agreement, the seller
agreed to grade the property according to the city's specifications once the site plan has been developed.
The owner also' agreed to install the master storm water pipe from the corner of the lot down into the
master storm water pond so there will not be any requirement for onsite retention. The funds allocated for
this project is $5,250,000 and will add $1,000,000 to the cost of the project Currently appropnated all of
the police impact fees for the project and appropnated other dollars from the infrastructure fund and from
the previous fund for the waterfront community center. To proceed with the plan to purchase the property
for this site, there will be approximately $1,000,000 to be appropriated. To move forward immediately,
we will have to use General Fund reserves to cover the cost. There_is an option by delaying the start of
construction by 6 months and move into the following budget year and would have $1,800,000 available
m the infrastructure fund to help fund this.
Mayor Turville commended CityManager Saunders and staff on negotiating the price.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing.
Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Dnve, urged Council to approve and move forward
Ann Dupee, 389 Division Street, supported the proposal.
Mayor Turville closed the public heanng.
Council Member Goodgame and Council Member Hogan requested to move forward as quickly as
possible.
City Attorney Mantzans reviewed the minor changes made by the seller.
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Council Member Hogan moved to approve immediately, seconded by Council Member
Mullins.
Under discussion, Council Member Mullins commented this is the best use of taxpayer funds as it will
save money in the long run.
The motion passed 4 to 1 with Mayor Turville opposing
Council Member Mullins commented the interest is to move ahead as quickly as possible and borrow
from future revenue. City Manager Saunders noted staff understands the intent.
ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting was adjourned at 8:38pm
APPROVED:
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r d S Turvi e, ayor
ATTEST:
Tracy Sr. oyd, City Cle
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