04-23-2013 Regular Council Meeting City of Clermont
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The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday,April 23,2013 in the Council Chambers
at City,Hall Mayor Turville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following Council Members , 1
present: Council Members Mullins, Goodgame, Bates and VanWagner. Other City officials present
were City Manager Gray,City Attorney Mantzans and City Clerk Ackroyd.
Mayor Turville recognized Boy Scout Troop 784
INVOCATION
Council Member Mullins gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Turville read a proclamation aloud declaring the week of May 5 — 11, 2013,as North American
Occupational Safety and Health Week and proclaiming May 8, 2013 as Occupational Safety and Health
Professional Day The proclamation was presented to Charlynn Whiting with the North American
Occupational Safety Association.
Mayor Turville read a proclamation aloud proclaiming May as Water Conservation Month.
PRESENTATIONS
Heather Wooding, Environmental Services Department, announced the winners of the Drop Savers
Program Contest
Economic Development Director Hitt provided a history of the Progress Energy substation
Jerry Miller, Community Relations Manager of Progress Energy, addressed concerns and clarified there
are no plans to expand the substation.
City Manager Gray met with Mr Herda and provided him a copy of the responses sent to Council.
Mayor Turville expressed concern with the tree trimming Mr Miller offered to have the tree tnmmers
meet with city staff. ,
Wally Herda expressed concern with the cell tower on the site and requested a moratorium on the power
station. -
Mayor Turville stated the city does not have junsdiction or the ability to shut down the operations of a
power supply. The power companies operate under state jurisdiction. He suggested directing Mr. Herda to
speak with his state representative
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Council Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2013
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve the April 9, 2013 meeting minutes as
submitted; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members
present voting aye
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bonnie Ray, South Lake Historical Society, has put together an outline for individuals to wnte persona
stones about Clermont. She will compile all of the articles for the South Lake Histoncal Society. She
distnbuted an outline to the City Council
Bill Manes, 1202 Shorecrest Circle, expressed concern with safety on County Road 561 with speeding.
City Manager Gray noted Police Chief Broadway is working with him
Wally Herda questioned the status of the red light cameras. City Manager Gray responded the city is
currently going through the permitting process and will take approximately 60 days and then there will be
a 30 day noticing penod.
REPORTS
City Manager Gray announced the Community Forum and invited all to participate. It will be held at the
Community Center from 6.30pm—9:00pm on May 21. There will be an Open House of the Community
Center on Apnl 25 at 5.30pm The-Kaboom Playground project will be on Saturday, May 4 with a kick
off at 8:30am and the nbbon cutting at 2 30pm. There will be 250 volunteers to build the playground
City Attorney Mantzans asked Council for a closed litigation meeting to discuss pending litigation at
6.O0pm A meeting has to be called to order and then temporanly recess for the closed session.
Council Member Bates attended the League.of Cites luncheon with Lake EMS as the guest speaker He
requested an update at a City Council meeting.There will be a Skateboarding 5K and 10k this Saturday at
Lake Louisa State Park on April 27.
Council Member Goodgame commented on the Histoncal Society dedication ceremony of the Hemng
Hooks Schoolhouse. The Department of Transportation announced an early completion date of October
2013 for the Highway 27 and State Road 50 interchange. The proposed sand mine plant in the Sector Plan
has been postponed to May 21 Furthermore, he requested City Manager Gray to contact Lake County
Public Works to paint a white stripe along Hartwood Marsh Road noting visibility is difficult at night
Council Member Mullins reported this Saturday, Apnl 27 is the Chalk Art Festival from 9 OOam to
2:00pm.
Council Member Van Wagner—No Report
Mayor Turville commented on the nbbon cutting ceremony of the new Clermont Community Center held
last week.
Mayor Turville asked the consultant to finish the presentation from the Council workshop regarding the
impact fee study. The recommendation is to lower impact fees.
Murray Hamilton,Public Resources Management Group, was charged with updating the city's utility and
municipal impact fees. He reviewed the recommendations of a cumulative decrease in impact fees of
$1,783 per residential dwelling The fees also apply to non residential properties for water, sewer, police
and fire service. The recreation impact fee is applicable to new residential construction These fees also
apply to new development;not existing customers of the city
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Mayor Turville and Council Member Goodgame spoke in opposition to lowering the recreation impact
fee
Murray Hamilton and Henry Thomas, Public Resources Management Group, explained the approach in
the recommendation for lowering the fees The proposed fees are set based on cost. It is fact based and
not policy driven.
Council Member Mullins expressed concern with the proposed fee for recreation and supported the other
recommended fees
Mayor Turville requested to table this discussion.
Council Member Van Wagner requested to review the 5 year plan.
Council Member Goodgame moved to table; seconded by Council Member Mullins The
motion passed with all members present voting aye
City Manager Gray stated staff will place on a separate workshop.
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-Laboratory Services Approve piggyback with Plant City contract
with Southern Analytical Laboratories,Inc to
provide testing of water,wastewater,reclaimed
water, and monitonng wells
Item No. 2-Jenkins Auditorium Declare building and all its contents as surplus
and approve contract for demolition of Jenkins
Auditorium
Item No. 3-Agenda Management Approve agreement and purchase of SuiteOne
agenda management system
Item No. 4-Resolution No. 2013-07 Approve Purchasing Policy changes
Council Member Goodgame moved for the approval of consent agenda items 1 — 4;
seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present
voting aye.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No. S— Variance Request Home Depot
Planning and Zoning Director Hollerand presented the request to allow for less than 1 parking space per
200 square feet of retail space. The applicant proposed to expand their rental business by offering larger
equipment and box trucks for consumers.
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The Home Depot offers rental equipment that is stored within the store or located just outside the building
within a designated area. The request is to utilize an area of 12 parking spaces for the larger rental
equipment. This equipment consists of box trucks, open bed trailers, bobcat-style loaders and wood
chippers. The variance request would bring the total parking spaces from 598 spaces to 586 spaces. There
are two of the eight conditions that have not been met by the applicant therefore staff recommends denial
George Ulnch,Tool Rental Manager at Home Depot was present requesting approval
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
Council Member Goodgame questioned the handicapped spaces Planning and Zoning Director Hollerand
noted they would be replaced.
Mr. Ulnch read an electronic mail aloud received from the Property Management group of the vacant
building where Sweetbay was located They did not support the request for the Penske trucks.
Mayor Turville expressed concern with the request.
City Attorney Mantzaris clarified the applicant withdrew the request for box trucks The request is for
open bed trailers,bobcat-style loaders and wood chippers.
Council Member Bates expressed support
Council Member Van Wagner moved to approve the variance and replace the handicap
parking; seconded Council Member Bates The motion passed 4 to 1 with Mayor Turville
opposing.
It was clarified there is not a limited time period associated with the motion.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 6-Memorial Bench
Assistant City Manager Blankenship introduced the request for a memorial bench.
Diane Travis spoke on behalf of the Harry Nickell Memorial Committee. May 15 is the Ride in Silence
which is recognized throughout the United States and CNN will be in Clermont to report on the tn-athlete
community. She requested a memorial bench at Waterfront Park with no cost to the city and would like to
have it installed by May 15.The bench is mahogany granite.They discussed possible locations.
Mayor Turville supported the request and encouraged a location that is not accessible by skateboarders
Council Member Goodgame recommended the placement of the bench under the tree.
Council Member Mullins expressed concern with the location at Waterfront Park
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing
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Ralph Hopkins,200 Nautical Mile Dnve,expressed support for the request.
Mayor Turville closed the public heanng
Council Member Bates moved to pass item number 6, seconded by Council Member Van
Wagner.
City Manager Gray noted staff will work with the applicant on the location.
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 7-Resolution No. 2013-09
Mayor Turville read Resolution 2013-09 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 House of Worship in the C-2 General Commercial
Zoning District.
Planning and Zoning Director Hollerand presented the request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
house of worship in the C-2, General Commercial Zoning Distnct The Planning and Zoning Board
recommended approval to the City Council.
Applicant,Ms Rosario,requested approval.
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng. There were no comments
Mayor Turville closed the public heanng
Council Member Mullins moved to adopt Resolution 2013-09; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 8-Resolution No. 2013-10
Mayor Turville read Resolution 2013-10 aloud by title only
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont,Lake County,Flonda,granting
an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit to amend the language to state a required
completion date for opening the Hentage Hills subdivision's second entrance located on
Hartwood Marsh Road
Planning and Zoning Director Hollerand reported on an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit
to extend the time requirement for the permanent road connection to Hartwood Marsh Road The
developer has requested to change the language in the resolution from specifying 300 certificates of
occupancy to stated entrance completion date of August 31, 2013. The Planning and Zoning Board
recommended approval to the Council She reviewed the language in the Resolution.
Rob Bonin, Division Manager of Land Development for Lennar Homes,requested approval A portion of
the drainage system has been installed and is underway in constructing the final portion.
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Mayor Turville opened the public hearing
Harry Mason, 3667 Caladesi Road, expressed concern with assurance there is language to ensure it is
completed.
Walter Martin, 2440 Prairie Dunes, expressed concern with the visibility at the entrance on Hartwood
Marsh Road
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing
Council Member Goodgame expressed concern with the proposed roadway.
Mr. Bonin replied this road was approved five years ago. The Lake County permit has been renewed,
Hartle Road has been dedicated and the infrastructure is in place.
Council Member Goodgame moved to accept August 31, 2013 date as recommended by
staff; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members
present voting aye.
Item No. 9- Variance Request Mirror Lake
Economic Development Director Hitt presented the request for eight variances. Mr. Hitt reviewed each
variance. Staff recommended approval The proposed 24 lot development plan includes one cul-de-sac
road with access off of Old Highway 50 The variances were last approved in April 2011. The vanances
were rendered void because construction has not started within two years of the last approval. The
applicant is still planning to construct this subdivision
Robert Thompson,Applicant,was present to request approval
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing There were no comments.
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing
Council Member Mullins moved to grant the variances as requested; seconded by
Council Member Van Wagner.The motion passed with all members present voting aye
Item No. 10- Variance Request Valenti
Planning and Zoning Director Hollerand presented the request for a six foot high fence to be located in
the street side front setback, rather than a four foot high fence. The location is 3644 Briar Run Drive in
the Foxchase subdivision. The applicant intends to keep a 3 foot setback off of the sidewalk but this area
still limits the fence to four feet in height Staff recommended approval.
Mark Valenti,applicant,was present to request approval
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments
Mayor Turville closed the public heanng.
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Council Member Van Wagner moved to approve this variance, seconded by Council
Member Mullins.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 11- Variance Request ABC Liquor
Economic Development Director Hitt presented the request to allow for 43 parking spaces rather than the
required 47 parking spaces for a retail store The applicant proposed to construct a retail store located in
the Sandhill Commons shopping center on Highway 50 There are two of the eight conditions that have
not been met by the applicant therefore staff recommended denial. Council has granted similar vanances
in the past.
Ross Galbraith,Applicant,was present requesting approval of the vanance.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Turville closed the public heanng
Council Member Bates moved to approve item number 11, seconded by Council Member
Goodgame.The motion passed with all members present voting aye
Item No. 12- Variance Request PET/CT Center
Planning and Zoning Director Hollerand presented the request to allow for less than 1 parking space per
200 square feet for an office building and to allow for an outdoor mobile PET/CT scan unit in a trailer
rather than within a completely enclosed building This use is not allowed per code. There are three of
the eight conditions that have not been met by the applicant therefore staff recommended denial.
Applicant,Ken Hiatt,requested approval of the vanance request
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng.There were no comments.
Mayor Turville closed the public heanng
Mayor Turville expressed concern
Council Member Van Wagner supported the request.
Council Member Goodgame moved for the approval of the variance for item 12 based
that it is there one day a week; seconded by Council Member Mullins
Under discussion, Council Member Mullins requested a skirt be placed around the trailer. The applicant
confirmed there will be skirting;however the wheels are not covered
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 13-Ordinance 2013-07 Introduction
Staff removed this item from the agenda City Manager Gray noted staff will set up a workshop for
further discussion.
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ADJOURN: With no further comments,this meeting was adjourned at 10:14pm
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