12-10-2013 Regular Council Meeting City of Clermont
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The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Turville called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm with the following Council
Members present: Council Members Mullins, Goodgame, Bates and Van Wagner. Other City officials
present were: City Manager Gray,City Attorney Mantzaris and City Clerk Ackroyd.
INVOCATION
Council Member Goodgame gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Turville presented a proclamation to Max Sulsenti in recognition for a Community service project
in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mayor Turville noted Consent Agenda Item No. 8 and a presentation by Lake County have been removed
from the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
Police Chief Broadway announced Michael McMaster has been promoted from Lieutenant to Captain. He
invited all to attend the promotional ceremony at the Highlander building at 6:30pm on December 11,
2013.
Police Chief Broadway gave an update on the crone statistics m the last year of being the City's Police
Chief. He also reported on the Intelligence Lead Policing Against Crone program which will be effective
in reducing crime.
Council Member Goodgame commended the Police Department staff for having a Kings Ridge
Community meeting on Monday.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Drive, commended the Police Department staff on the Kings Ridge
community meeting. He also thanked the city for the Symphony Orchestra performance held last
Thursday.
Helmut Michelson, 2351 Fenton Avenue,thanked the Council for the symphony event.
Terne Reitz, 734 S. Grand Highway, expressed opposition to the red light cameras.
Vanessa Mitchell, 304 Giovani Boulevard, commented on a code enforcement matter in regards to
receiving a$100 fine for an oak tree.
City Attorney Mantzaris stated the case was presented to the Code Enforcement Board and found the oak
tree was improperly pruned and in violation of the code. The fine is $100 however there is a 90 day grace
penod.The fines are often waived once compliance is met.
Council Member Mullins suggested using funds from the Tree Fund to assist with hardship situations.
The Council concurred and discussed establishing an application process.
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Mayor Turville asked Ms. Mitchell to contact staff.
Tim Murry, 574 E Desoto Street,requested a change to the tree ordmance throughout the city.
City Manager Gray noted this discussion was previously tabled by the Council to the Retreat agenda.
Jim Purvis,4206 Hammersmith Drive, expressed concerns with the definition of hat racking a tree and the
fines are not being applied equally.
Tim Murry, 574 E. Desoto Street, reported on the Battle of the Badges 3`d annual Basketball game
between the City of Clermont and Lake County Sheriff's Office. It was held last Wednesday, December
4. The Clermont Police Department won the game. He recognized City Manager Gray for his support of
the event and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Police Chief Broadway for his participation and
support of organizing the event.
Ann Dupee, 389 Division Street, thanked the city for the symphony orchestra event. She thanked the
Council for allowing her the opportunity to serve on the Lake Apopka Natural Gas Board and is the
current President.
REPORTS
City Manager Gray reported the St. Johns River Water Management District is holding a Water Summit
this Thursday, December 12 at 4:00pm. The second meeting in December has been canceled. He thanked
all who attended the Light up Clermont events over the weekend.
City Attorney Mantzaris—No report
Council Member Bates thanked staff for their hard work in coordinating the Light up Clermont events.
Council Member Goodgame reported on Historic Village events in December. He thanked the city for
the beautiful decorations m downtown Clermont.
Council Member Mullins commended Recreation and Events Director Dave Teske for his hard work with
Light up Clermont. He also reported the Farmers Market added a Merchants Fair.
Council Member Van Wagner thanked staff and Council for supporting the events downtown.
Mayor Turville commended Recreation and Events Director Dave Teske for the event and expressed
concern with the mulch access at City Hall Park for those with disabilities.
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-Council Meeting Minutes Consider approval of the
Council Meeting Minutes for October
22, 2013
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Item No. 2-Calendar Consider approval of the City Council
Meeting Calendar for 2014
Item No. 3-Bid Award Consider approval of bid award to Pillar
Construction Group, LLC for the Lake
Hiawatha Preserve Phase 1 A
construction in the amount of
$2,274,000.00
Item No. 4-Bid Award Consider approval of bid award to
Pnce Construction,Inc. for reclaimed
supplemental supply well and
installation of submersible well pump in
the amount of$202,900.00
Item No. 5-Contract Approval Consider approval to piggyback contract
with Clay County for Musco Lighting to
install field lighting for Hancock Park
Soccer Field #2 in the amount of
$59,809.00
Item No. 6-Event Request Consider approval of Downtown
eir Clermont Merchants request for a
Vintage Market event on March 1, 2014
Item No. 7-Resolution No. 2013-33 Consider approval of Red Light Camera
Administration Fee Schedule
Item No. 8-Collective Bargaining Agreement Consider approval of the Collective
Bargaining Agreement with the
International Association of Fire
Fighters, AFL-CIO, Clermont
Professional Firefighters, Local 4350
Item No. 9-Budget Amendment Consider approval of adding a full-time
Police Department Position Police Officer position to patrol the
Waterfront Park and Downtown Distnct
and a budget amendment in the amount
of$105,925.00
Item No. 10-Budget Amendment Consider approval of a position
Finance Department Reclassification reclassification from a part-time
Accounting Specialist to full-time and a
budget amendment in the amount of
$16,681.00
r Council Member Mullins pulled item 10; Council Member Goodgame pulled item 5 and Jim Purvis
pulled item 7.
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Council Member Goodgame moved for approval of the consent agenda excluding items
5, 7, 8 and 10; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all
members present voting aye.
Item No. 5 Council Member Goodgame suggested staff investigate LED lights.
Item No. 7 Jim Purvis questioned the administrative fee. City Attorney Mantzans responded the fee
recommended is$150
Item No. 10 Council Member Mullins commented on the additional expenses related to red light cameras.
Council Member Bates expressed disappointment and will reevaluate m 3 years.
Council Member Goodgame commented on the amber lights.
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve items 5, 7 and 10 of the consent agenda;
seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed 4 to 1 with Mayor Turville
opposing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The next two items were presented concurrently and voted on separately.
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Item No. 11—Resolution No. 2013-34
City Clerk Ackroyd read Resolution 2013-34 aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Florida, amending and
supplementing Resolution No 1258 adopted by the City Council on June 6, 2002, as
amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 2012-33 adopted by the City Council on
October 9, 2012, which Resolution authorized the issuance by the City of Public
Improvement Revenue Bonds as provided therein; for the purposes of amending certain
provisions of such Resolution to provide that the Local Government Half-Cent Sales Tax
pledged to secure the payment of the Public Improvement Revenue Bonds issued
pursuant to such Resolution shall only secure the payment of the Public Improvement
Refunding Revenue Note, Series 2012 issued there under and shall not secure the
payment of any other additional bonds hereafter issued there under; and providing an
effective date.
Item No. 12—Resolution No. 2013-35
City Clerk Ackroyd read Resolution 2013-35 aloud by title only
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Florida, amending the
supplementing Resolution No. 1258 adopted by the City Council on June 6, 2002, as
heretofore amended and supplemented, which Resolution authorized the issuance by the
t^ City of Public Improvement Revenue Bonds as provided therein, for the purposes of
accepting the proposal of Branch Banking and Trust Company to provide the City with a
loan in a principal amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for the purposes of(I) Financing all
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or a part of the costs of the acquisition, improvement, renovation and equipping of the
existmg facilities, including the site therefore, located at 3700 Highway 27 South, in the
City of Clermont, Florida, to be used for Recreational Facilities, parks and other
governmental purposes, and (II) paying the related closing costs; authorizing the project
to include the acquisition of the property and improvements located at 3700 Highway 27
South; authonzing the execution and delivery of a loan agreement with said bank and a
related Public Improvement Revenue Note, series 2013mn a principal amount equal to the
principal amount of such loan; providing that such series 2013 note shall constitute and
be secured as "additional bond" under Resolution No. 1258, as heretofore amended and
supplemented; designating such series 2013 Note for the exception to the provisions
contained in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which deny Financial Institutions any
deductions for interest expense allocable to tax-exempt obligations; authorizing the
execution and delivery of other documents in connection with said loan; and providing an
effective date.
City Manager Gray provided an overview, purchase agreement and property descnption. Assistant City
Manager Blankenship reported on the inspection of the property and highlighted the roof, pool and air
conditioning. Furthermore, he reviewed the cost to build a theater, pool, gym and the cost to run fiber
network to the site. Finance Director Van Zile reviewed the purchase financing. Staff is recommendmg
the loan from BB&T. It is a 15 year tax exempt loan that can be prepaid in whole or m part without a
prepayment penalty This allows the city to be flexible with the loan. Furthermore, he reviewed the
operating budget projections. Staff recommended approval of Resolution 2013-34 which will amend
7,) Resolution 2012-33 to allow the city's local government infrastructure half cent sales tax to be pledged to
secure payment of the property loan debt service. Staff is also requesting approval of Resolution 2013-35
which authonzes the acceptance of the proposal from BB&T for a 15 year tax exempt fixed rate loan of
3.05 percent.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing.
The following spoke in support: Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Drive; Stephen Perry, 3655 Liberty Hill
Drive, supported and expressed concern with noise at night; Kerry Creedy; Jim and Jenny Harnson; Jack
Hogan; Ann Dupee, 389 Division Street; and Mary Lou Willazmski.
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
The Council Members expressed support.
Council Member Mullins noted churches are exempt from ADA requirements so it may cost the city more
to bring the facility into ADA compliance.
The Council suggested a tree barrier.City Manager Gray stated staff will take care of that issue.
Mayor Turville suggested the funds allocated for the Police Station go to this project as a potential
location for a future Police Station. City Manager Gray noted the current location has been put on hold
and is scheduled to place on the January 14 agenda. Council Member Van Wagner requested a review to
�''� be conducted by an architect.
C ; Council Member Bates moved to adopt Resolution 2013-34; seconded by Council
Member Van Wagner.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
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Council Member Goodgame moved to adopt Resolution 2013-35; seconded by Council
Member Mullins.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Mayor Turville recessed at 8:58pm; the meeting reconvened at 9:10pm.
The next two items were presented concurrently and voted on separately.
Item No. 13—Ordinance No. 2012-14M;Final
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2012-14M aloud by title only.
An Ordinance under the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County,
Flonda amending the official zoning map of the City of Clermont referred to in Chapter
122 of Ordinance No. 289-C, Code of Ordinances; rezoning the real properties described
herein as shown below; providing for severability, effective date and publication.
Item No. 14—Ordinance No. 2013-01;Final
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2013-01 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
adopting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont, Florida, pursuant
to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Flonda
Statutes; setting forth the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment;
establishing the legal status of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for
severability,conflict and an effective date.
Planning and Zoning Director Hollerand presented the Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment and
Rezoning Request. The requests are for property owned by Hartwood Properties, LLC. The applicant is
Jim Hall. The property, a combined 82.46 acres east of U.S. 27 and south of Hartwood Marsh Road, is
being considered for a future land use change and a rezoning. This property was annexed into the City in
November 2012.
The owners are asking that portions of the property be considered for both a commercial designation and
a residential designation. Parcel 1 (16.4 acres) requested to be rezoned from Urban Estate and Urban
Transition to C-2 General Commercial and have its future land use changed from Regional Office in the
County to Commercial in the City.
For Parcel 2 (66.06 acres), the rezoning request is from Urban Estate and Urban Transition to R3-A
Residential/Professional.The future land use change for Parcel 2 is from Regional Office in the County to
High Density Residential in the City.
In November 2012, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of
the requests for rezoning and the comprehensive plan amendment. Also m November 2012, the City
Council approved the transmittal of the large-scale amendment but tabled its adoption and the rezomng
request until May 2013. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity(DEO) reviewed the proposed
amendment and raised no objections
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The comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning were then scheduled for heanngs in May 2013,but the
City Council tabled the requests again to December 2013 to allow the Sector Plan to move forward.
The Lake County Sector Plan has not progressed as expected. The DEO extension for adopting the
comprehensive plan amendment expires December 15. Staff recommended approval of Ordinance 2013-
01 adopting the comprehensive plan amendment to change the future land use from Regional Office to
Commercial and High Density Residential and recommends approval of Ordinance 2012-14 to rezone the
properties to General Commercial and R3A Residential Professional
Applicant, Jim Hall, was present to request approval. The Lake County Commission will hear this again
on January 28, 2014. He requested the Council adopt the future land use map amendments and zoning
changes and noted this is consistent with the sector plan.
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng.
Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Dnve, supported the commercial but not the high density residential until
the sector plan is approved.
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
The Council expressed concern with high density residential.
Mr. Hall changed the residential from high density to medium residential.
After further discussion between Jim Hall, the applicant, and the City Council, Mr. Hall suggested
amending the residential again to low density and amend the commercial from 16 acres to 20 acres.
Council Member Mullins moved to approve Ordinance 2012-14 with 20 acres of
commercial and 62 acres of low density residential; seconded by Council Member Van
Wagner. The motion failed 3 to 2 with Mayor Turville and Council Members Goodgame
and Bates opposing.
Council Member Goodgame moved to deny Ordinance 2013-01; seconded by Council
Member Bates.The motionpassed 4 to 1 with Council Member Van Wagner opposing.
The next three items were presented concurrently and voted on separately.
Item No. 15—Ordinance No. 2013-19;Final
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2013-19 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda,
providing for the annexation of a certam parcel of land contiguous to the present city
boundaries;providing for an effective date, severability, recording, and publication.
Item No. 16—Resolution No. 2013-25
City Clerk Ackroyd read Resolution 2013-25 aloud by title only
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda, granting
a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Planned Unit Development
Item No. 17—Ordinance No. 2013-20;Final
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2013-20 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda,
adopting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont, Florida, pursuant
to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163, Part H, Flonda
Statutes; setting for the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
establishing the legal status of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for
severability,conflict and an effective date.
Council Member Van Wagner disclosed meeting with the applicant to discuss the variances, reviewed the
property and communicated with the staff of Real Life; Council Member Mullins disclosed meeting with
the Applicant's Attorney; Council Member Goodgame disclosed meeting with the
Architect, and Council Member Bates disclosed meeting with the applicant and walked the property
Planning and Zoning Hollerand reported on the annexation and Comprehensive Plan amendment. Staff
recommended approval. The property owner is Homer N.Allen,Trustee The applicant,Beazer Homes, is
requesting an annexation of 33.3 acres along the north side of Steve's Road, east of U.S. 27 and west of
Citrus Tower Boulevard. Real Life Church is to its south, Epic Theatre/Clermont Landing is to its west
and Tuscany Ridge residential subdivision is to its east. To its north is Wilma Lake in unincorporated
Lake County. The property is proposed as a single-family residential development.
This request is being processed concurrently with a comprehensive plan amendment to change the future
land use from Lake County Urban to Medium-Density Residential in the City and a conditional use
permit for a planned unit development.
The property is within the City's Joint Planning Area and is contiguous to the City on three sides. Water
and sewer are available to serve the site. Annexation of this site is consistent with the Goals, Objectives
and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
This comprehensive plan amendment adoption was tabled from the November 12, 2013 Council meeting
to allow the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity time to review the large-scale comprehensive
plan amendment. DEO notified the City in late November that it had no objections to the future land use
change.
As defined in the City's comprehensive plan,Policy 1.6.2 allows the following:
Medium-Density Residential - Areas delineated on the Future Land Use Map for medium-density
residential development shall accommodate a maximum density of up to eight units per acre.
Permitted housing types include single-family detached homes, including zero-lot-lme and cluster
developments,duplexes,townhomes,condominiums and apartments
A future land use designation of Medium-Density Residential is appropnate for this transitional area
between commercial and residential uses.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended unanimous approval of the comprehensive plan
amendment to assign a City future land use of Medium-Density Residential.
Staff recommended approval of the annexation and staff recommended approval of the Future Land Use
Map amendment from Lake County Urban to Medium-Density Residential.
Senior Planner Henschel reviewed the Conditional Use Permit request. This is a Planned Unit
Development and is allowed in the UE Urban Estate District. The applicant's proposal is to construct 104
single family homes. The proposed density is 3.1 units to the acre. Mr. Henschel reviewed the requested
waivers. Staff recommended denial of the Planned Unit Development request. The Planning and Zoning
Commission voted to recommend denial. Should this request be approved, the proposal has been updated
to 104 single family units instead of the onginal request of 97 single family units.
Applicant,Jimmy Crawford,Esquire,was present on behalf of Beazer Homes,contract purchaser
Richard Langley, Esquire, spoke on behalf of Mr. Allen,owner of the property,and requested approval.
Jimmy Crawford reviewed the proposed plan of the property. He met with the neighbors and made
changes to the proposal.Furthermore,he requested Council approval.
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng.
eDb Jim Purvis,4206 Hammersmith Dnve, expressed support.
Jimmy Crawford remarked a geotechnical analysis was conducted on the property and there were no
sinkholes found. He also reviewed the annual tax benefit to the city and requested support.
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
The Council questioned whether additional land is needed to four-lane Steve's Road. Senior Planner
Henschel clarified Lake County has nght-of-ways in place and no additional land is required.
Council Member Mullins stated he met with Mr. Crawford to review the drawings and spoke in support
of the proposal.
Council Member Van Wagner expressed support and thanked the applicant for working with the
neighbors.
Council Member Bates questioned the lot sizes. Jeremy Camp, Land Development Director with Beazer
Homes,remarked they conducted a study and the preference is a smaller size lot.
Council Member Bates inquired about a decision regarding a buffer between Tuscany Ridge and these
homes. Mr. Crawford replied the type of barrier will be decided at site review.
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve Ordinance 2013-19; seconded by Council
Member Mullins.The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll call vote.
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve Resolution 2013-25; seconded by Council
Member Mullins.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
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Council Member Goodgame moved to approve Ordinance 2013-20, seconded by Council
Member Mullins.The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 18—Resolution No. 2013-31
City Clerk Ackroyd read Resolution 2013-31 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 daycare facility in the C-2 General Commercial
Zoning District.
Senior Planner Henschel presented the Conditional Use Permit request for a daycare center. The Planning
and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff also recommended approval.
Jimmy Crawford, Esquire,was present on behalf of the applicant and available to answer questions.
Council Member Mullins moved to approve Resolution 2013-31: seconded by Council
Member Van Wagner.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 19— Variance Request Lilly's on the Lake
Planner Kruse presented the variance request to have the landscape buffer requirement pertaining to the
west side of the property line eliminated. Staff recommended denial of the vanance request. He reviewed
a letter from a concerned Homeowners Association regarding the parking requirement however that was
voted and approved in July 2012
City Attorney Mantzaris clarified needing direction on how to proceed on two issues in regards to the use
of the storm water pond and the access point across city property.
Mayor Turville expressed concern with the design capacity of the retention pond and noted the Histonc
Village drains into it.
Eric Strom, 11021 Bronson Road, requested approval to eliminate the landscape barrier to keep it as an
open park area setting.
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng.
Jim Purvis,4206 Hammersmith Dnve,expressed opposition.
Mayor Turville closed the public heanng.
The City Council expressed concern with the request to eliminate the landscape buffer
Mr. Strom would like to have the open area as green space for entertainment to do outdoor activities.
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Darren Asdel, Architect for the project, clanfied the idea for this project is to provide a city park The
owner and operator would like to see the park extend to the facility.
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Council Member Van Wagner suggested a parking agreement with another business
There was discussion about expanding the retention pond at the applicant's expense.
City Attorney Mantzaris noted if the pond is moved, the applicant would have to pay for their
proportionate share of the new pond or build their own pond. Staff has reviewed and it does need to be
expanded. Furthermore, the way staff has calculated the request, they have sufficient parking. If the
applicant expands the use to generate more cars then they have expanded their approved use and will have
code issues associated with it
The Council questioned the number of seats. Chris Germano, Engineer,responded there are 151 seats
Mayor Turville would like a boundary that delineates their property. Also, suggested talking to the city
about buying land for a driveway.
Council Member Mullins recommended leasing driveway for a fee and they take care of the maintenance
City Attorney Mantzans stated this is not public nght of way; it is fee simple property owned by the city.
If the city allows a private entity use of public property, there has to be an agreement to compensate the
tax payers for use of the tax payer's property for private industry. An option would be a permit access
easement.
The applicant expressed interest in a cross access easement.
Council Member Mullins moved to deny the request to eliminate the western landscape
buffer; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed 4 to 1 with Council
Member Bates opposed.
Council Member Mullins made a motion to wnte an agreement to expand the retention pond and let them
pay their proportionate share and another agreement to use the city driveway to access their property;
seconded by Council Member Van Wagner.
The consensus is not to vote on the motion and staff will coordinate with the applicant on the specifics.
Council Member Mullins withdrew the motion.
City Attorney Mantzaris will negotiate use or acquisition of a nght to use city property for a fee and have
documents approved to give them a right in perpetuity to use it under certain circumstances such as a
cross access easement. There will be an easement that will have to be granted from the city to these
individuals to have their pipe run across the property which is approved by the City Council.
Staff will begin the permitting process.
City Attorney Mantzans clanfied the action of the Council is directing staff to move forward on the
permitting process. Council is committed to allowing them access to the pond and those documents would
have to return to Council.
Staff will apply for a permit and City Attorney Mantzans will draft documents to place on the next
Council meeting agenda.The applicant can move forward with the project.
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Item No. 20— Variance Request Advance Auto/Christian Brothers
Senior Planner Henschel presented the vanance request to allow for the right-of-way landscape buffer to
be planted with palm trees rather than approved canopy trees.
The 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 Goodgame moved for approval of the variance request; seconded by
Council Member Van Wagner.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 21—Board Appointments
Council Member Bates moved to appoint Council Member Van Wagner to the South
Lake Chamber of Commerce; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed
with all members present voting aye.
Council Member Goodgame moved to reappoint Ann Dupee to the Lake Apopka Natural
Gas Board and to the leave the others as is; seconded by Council Member Mullms. The
motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Council Member Goodgame moved for the reappointment of John Baker and James
Wynns to the Police Officers Pension Board of Trustees; seconded by Council Member
Mullins The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Council Member Mullms moved to reappoint Sy Holzman and appoint Jim Purvis to the
Firefighters Pension Board; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion
passed with all members present voting aye.
Council Member Goodgame moved to reappoint Alfred Mannella and Larry Seidler and
appoint Harvey Rosenberg to the Code Enforcement Board, seconded by Council
Member Van Wagner The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Council Member Van Wagner moved to appoint Herb Smith for a 1 year term; Thomas
Spencer to a 2 year term; and reappointment of Nick Jones and Judy Proli to the Planning
and Zoning Board; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all
members present voting aye.
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Item No. 22—Splash Park
Recreation Director Teske presented two proposed sites for the installation of a Splash Park The first
proposed site is the Downtown Trailhead located at the corner of 8th Street and Minneola Avenue. The
second proposed site is the Waterfront Beach area located next to the current swim area at the end of
Third Street.
He also reviewed costs associated with the splash park.
Council Member Van Wagner declared he spoke with Mary Jo Pfeiffer about this item.
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng.
Kerry Creedy preferred the waterfront area.
Melinda Gill preferred the downtown location.
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
The consensus of the Council is to place the Splash Park at Waterfront Park.
City Attorney Mantzans requested authority for the City Manager to sign the closing documents for the
church property in the event the Mayor is unavailable to sign.
Council Member Goodgame moved to authorize City Manager Gray to sign the closing
documents: seconded by Council Member Van Wagner. The motion passed with all
members present voting aye.
ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting was adjourned at 12.13a.m.
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