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07-03-2012 Regular Meeting City of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 3, 2012 Page 1 The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday July 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cuqui Whitehead. Other members present were Robert Boyatt, Bernadette Dubuss, William Henning, Nick Jones, Judy Proli and Raymond Loyko. Also in attendance were Jim Hitt, Planning and Zoning Director, Curt Henschel, City Planner, Jack Morgeson, City Attorney, and Rae Chidlow, Administrative Assistant. MINUTES of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held June 5, 2012 were approved. REPORTS There were no reports. 1. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROJECT NAME: House of Deliverance Church OWNER: Sunnyside Plaza/Jim Stillman. APPLICANT: Samuel D. Arthur, Sr. /House of Deliverance Church REQUESTED ACTION: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a church facility in the C-2, General Commercial Zoning District. LOCATION: 309 East Highway 50 EXISTING ZONING: C-2 (General Commercial) EXISTING LAND USE: Retail/Office Building FUTURE LAND USE: Commercial City Planner Curt Henschel presented the Staff report as follows: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a house of worship in the C-2 zoning district. The applicant proposes to occupy approximately 1,200 square feet of retail/office space located in Sunnyside Plaza. The church intends to have a congregation of 25 to 50 for Sunday service, and will hold a Tuesday evening bible study at 7:00 p.m. With the existing businesses operating at normal business hours, and the church operating at typical non-business hours, staff believes there will not be any parking issues on or off site. Staff recommends approval of the request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a church facility on this C-2 (General Commercial) zoned parcel. City of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 3, 2012 Page 2 Samuel Arthur, 5747 Bible Camp Rd., Groveland, stated that he is the Pastor of House of Deliverance. He stated that he feels this is a good use for that location. Marvin Dillard, 140 E. Broad St., Groveland, stated that the Pastor's teaching changed his life. He stated that the ministry was a positive influence on his life. Carol Sherrod, 1310 Hawks Nest Ave., Groveland, stated that she has been in Florida since 2004 and has been ministering with Pastor Arthur since 2005. She stated that the ministry is about attracting people who needs help and he has touched and changed lives. She stated that this is to purpose of their ministry. Commissioner Loyko asked what kind of accommodations will there be for the children. He stated that there is no play area for children outside. Pastor Arthur stated that they have not established anything for the children at this time. He stated that they will work on that area as needed. Commissioner Proli asked where he ministered prior to this location. Pastor Arthur stated that he has been preaching and taught in Groveland. Commissioner Dubuss moved to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to City Council; seconded by Commissioner Loyko. The vote was unanimous to recommend approval for the conditional use permit to City Council. 2. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROJECT NAME: Goodwill Industries REQUESTED ACTION: Request a Conditional Use Permit for a building over 20,000 square feet. OWNER: Clermont Land Development, LLC APPLICANT: Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc. Shannon D. Hoagland SIZE OF PARCEL: 3.27 +1- acres GENERAL LOCATION: Northeast corner of Hooks St. &Grand Highway EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant FUTURE LAND USE: Commercial EXISTING ZONING: M-1, Industrial District Planning Director Jim Hitt presented the Staff report as follows: City of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 3, 2012 Page 3 The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a new building over 20,000 sq. ft. According to the Land Development Code, M-1 Industrial Districts are governed under the same development conditions as a C-2 General Commercial District. Buildings over 20,000 sq. ft. and a job training center would require a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed Goodwill Industries building overall is 25,000 sq. ft. which includes 12,550 sq. ft. of retail space; 6,078 sq. ft. of loading/storage area; and, 3,666 sq. ft. for a job training center. Staff believes this is an appropriate location for this use and recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Shannon Hoagland, 10412 Sparkle Court, Orlando, stated that Commissioner Boyatt asked if they meet the cut and fill requirements for that property. Mr. Hitt stated that the property for Goodwill will not need any variances for the cut and fill. Commissioner Jones asked if they will be using all of Lot 1. Ms. Hoagland stated that the lot will be subdivided. Commissioner Proli stated that this is a good idea for this location. Chairwoman Whitehead stated that she does like Goodwill's because they are always dirty and musky. Ms. Hoagland stated that this is a new proto type store. She stated that most of the stores are old, dark and thrift store type, but this will be a brand new store. She stated that there will be retail lighting more like Kohl's; the employees will be trained to greet people as they enter the store, there will have nice, checkout counter and dressing rooms. She stated that their goal is have nice merchandise, not junk. She stated that the money made from donated merchandise goes to train people for jobs. She stated that there will be a training center at this location. There will be computers for everyone to use,job boards, and help with resumes. Chairwoman Whitehead asked if they intend to hire from within the city. Ms. Hoagland stated that they plan to hire from the community. She stated that generally the stores hire 25 to 35 full time employees with higher than minimum wages and benefits. She stated that they work hard on training and promotions from within. She stated that participants of their training center will use store time as a way to receive training. Commissioner Henning stated that there seems to be plenty of parking unlike other thrift stores in our area. City of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 3, 2012 Page 4 Chairwoman Whitehead asked if the donation drop off area will be in the rear. Ms. Hoagland stated that the donation drop off area will be in the rear. Commissioner Jones moved to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to City Council; seconded by Commissioner Henning. The vote was unanimous to recommend approval for the conditional use permit to City Council. 3. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Adult Day Care Facility to be established in the C-1 Light Commercial zoning district. PROJECT NAME: Lake County Adult Activity Center OWNER: Enrique and Araceli Rangel APPLICANT: Carolina Garcia LOCATION: 191 West Broome Street PARCEL SIZE: 0.5 acre+/- FUTURE LAND USE: Commercial EXISTING LAND USE: Commercial/Office Building EXISTING ZONING: C-1 Light Commercial City Planner Curt Henschel presented the Staff report as follows: The applicant intends to locate an adult day care facility in a former child care building. The 3,000 square foot building will be the new home for the Lake County Adult Activity Center. The center will provide a safe place to go during the week to socialize, participate in supervised activities, and receive physical care and monitoring as needed, all while retaining as much independence as possible. Lake County Adult Activity Center was previously approved as a Conditional Use Permit in 2009 at 1172 Grand Highway. This Grand Highway location has now become too small for their growing business, and has located this site on West Broom Street as their new potential home. Since the site was already used as a childcare center, many features are already in place for use as an adult daycare center. Lake County Adult Activity Center will be a licensed adult day care facility with the capacity of up to 30 adults. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and three employees will staff the facility throughout the day. Staff believes this development is consistent with the uses in the area and recommends approval of this Conditional Use Permit request for an adult day care facility City of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 3, 2012 Page 5 Carolina Garcia, 13224 Pinyon Dr., stated that she is the director of Lake County Adult Activity Center. She stated that they have been in business for three years and they have outgrown their current location and are ready to move to a larger facility. Commissioner Loyko stated that he has questioned previously the need for this type of facility, and obviously there is a need. Commissioner Proli asked about the serving of food. Ms. Garcia stated that they prepare the breakfast, lunch and snacks. She stated that it's mostly sandwiches and things like that served there,but will not be cooking. Commissioner Jones asked how many people are they caring for now. Ms. Garcia stated that they are licensed for 15 and they currently care for 15 people. Commissioner Henning asked would they be able to expand to the current building. Mr. Henschel stated that they could possibly add to the back of the building if it allows for additional parking. Commissioner Proli asked about the handicap parking. Mr. Henschel stated that the parking for this facility meets current city and state code. Chairwoman Whitehead asked about a handicap ramp. Ms. Garcia stated that there will be a handicap ramp put in place prior to opening. Commissioner Proli moved to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to City Council; seconded by Commissioner Boyatt. The vote was unanimous to recommend approval for the conditional use permit to City Council. Chairwoman Whitehead stated that Item 4 on the Agenda, Tires Plus has been postponed to August. 4. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROJECT NAME: Lilly's on the Lake REQUESTED ACTION: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a restaurant in the CBD Central Business District OWNER: Lilly Pad Lodge, LLC—Erik Strom City of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 3, 2012 Page 6 APPLICANT: Germana Engineering and Associates—Christopher Germana, P.E. LOCATION: 848 West Osceola St. EXISTING ZONING: CBD, Central Business District EXISTING LAND USE: Wakeboard Camp FUTURE LAND USE: Downtown MU (mixed use) Planning Director Jim Hitt presented the Staff report as follows: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for restaurant within the CBD zoning district. The proposed restaurant will include a new 4,725 sq. ft. building consisting in indoor and outdoor patron areas. The 4,040 sq. ft. warehouse currently used as the Wakeboard camp is proposed to remain as part of the project but will only be used for storage and a 150 sq. ft. office area. Restaurant hours of operation will be Sunday—Thursday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm and Friday — Saturday from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. The hours may be modified due to activities or events for the restaurant. The outdoor area along the east side of the property is proposed to be used for recreation and various activities. There are other events and activities that the owner would like to include as part of the Conditional Use Permit restaurant approval: • Weddings, holiday parties, special event venues • Live music(on the restaurant deck and outdoor area) • Public movie night and poetry night • Contests —talent show, hot dog eating, competition hosting for Miss Clermont and Lake County, dancing, singing, music, karate, high school cheer/dance, sand castle, doggie dress-up parades, and similar functions • Children playground area,beach volleyball, horseshoe and cornhole • Bicycle and water sport rental area, ice/vending machines and bait sales There are six vanances being requested in conjunction with this Conditional Use Permit request and include the following: four landscape buffer variances; one outdoor storage variance; and, one parking variance. • Reduction of the west landscape buffer from 10' to 5' • No landscape buffer along the north shore area ➢ No landscape buffer along the east side, adjacent to the City's Waterfront Park • Southern landscape buffer to be on the City's property • Outside storage and display for rentals • Reduction in parking from the CBD standards City of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 3, 2012 Page 7 This site is directly adjacent to the South Lake Trail to the south and east, and staff is recommending as part of the Conditional Use Permit, that if the existing structure is ever removed, that the owner grant a 7-foot easement for the purpose of widening the trail to the needed 15 feet. The CBD location of the proposed restaurant use is in accordance with the Land Development Code. Due to the location of the proposed restaurant, and by keeping the existing structure, the site is limited in size for the proposed use. The proposed Conditional Use Permit site plan will require approval of a few of the variance requests. The elimination of the east and south landscape buffers open the site up for lake and park vistas. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit request to operate a Restaurant located at 848 W. Osceola St. Verneka Strom, 11021 Bronson Rd., stated that she is really excited about this project. She stated that they came from New York two years ago. She feels this property has a lot of potential. She feels they can develop this property to make it a part of this community. Erik Strom, 11021 Bronson Rd., stated that they are here to answer any questions. Commissioner Boyatt thanked them for bringing this type of use to Clermont. He asked if this will be all the outdoor seating as shown on the plan. Mr. Strom stated that there are nine tables for outdoor seating. Commissioner Boyatt stated that they should have more outdoor seating. Ms. Strom stated that they will put in a walk up window for any walkers to come up. She stated that they would like to have temporary seating on the beach so people can lounge there and read a book in the sun. She stated that they will remove the chairs from the beach at night. Commissioner Boyatt asked what will the beach area used for. Mr. Strom stated that they don't want any landscaping in that area so the there can be boat access from the lake. Commissioner Dubuss asked what the occupancy for inside seating will be. Mr. Strom stated there are 163 seating indoors. Ms. Strom stated that they didn't make the restaurant very big because once they did their research they felt that people in this area like the small intimate atmosphere. City of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 3, 2012 Page 8 Commissioner Dubuss asked when they plan to open. Ms. Strom stated they are hoping to open by the time Pig on the Pond comes around next year. Commissioner Henning asked about the parking. Mr. Strom stated that they are hoping to get more traffic from the boats. Commissioner Henning stated that they need to look more at the parking issue. Commissioner Jones stated that he is happy to see architecture design come before the Commission. He stated that the architect is in character with the community. He stated he does not see a parking issue because there is all the parking along the waterfront. He stated that he feels they should support this request. Commissioner Proli stated she is happy to see this type of use to come to the lake. She asked what type of menu will be offered. Ms. Strom stated that they are working with a restaurant consultant who has come up with a menu and she has her menu and they will be working together to come up with a conclusion. She stated that she is looking at burgers, fries, soft serve ice cream, pizzas and wings. She stated that they have chefs who will help come up with a menu. She stated that they would also like to serve wine. Mr. Strom stated their goal is to have American fair, but they are also looking at having some upgrade meals as well. He stated that they are looking for more of a comfortable atmosphere. He stated they are trying to run a more relaxed restaurant, not a fancy restaurant. Commissioner Proli stated that she would like to see this succeed but you have to have the right type of food. She stated that it would not hurt her feelings if they demolished the blue building. She stated that she would like for that building to be some other color than blue. Ms. Strom stated that she has a lot of plans for the property and she will need the storage space. Commissioner Proli stated that they should add at least one more handicap parking space. Commissioner Loyko asked about only having 18 parking spaces. He stated that people will have a problem having to walk to a restaurant. He stated that 18 parking spaces will not be enough. He stated that there is plenty of parking at the boat ramp,but they would have to walk. Chairwoman Whitehead stated that she has problem with keeping the existing building. She stated that the activities that are on the lake makes it hard to find parking. She stated that they 1 City of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 3, 2012 Page 9 will make plenty of money if this is done properly. She stated that they have a great concept and vision but she does not see it with the parking. Commissioner Boyatt asked if the property size meets the required parking. Mr. Hitt stated that it does not meet parking requirements by 2 spaces. Commissioner Boyatt moved to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to City Council; seconded by Commissioner Jones. The vote was 5-2 to recommend approval for the conditional use permit to City Council with Chairwoman Whitehead and Commissioner Loyko opposing. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 pm. dm/ zzai Whitehead, Chairwoman ATTEST: Rae Chidlow—Administrative Assistant