08-26-2014 Regular Meeting City of Clermont
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August 26, 2014
The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 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 Goodgame, Mullins, Bates and VanWagner. Other City officials
present were: City Manager Gray,City Attorney Mantzaris and Deputy City Clerk Noak.
INVOCATION
Council Member Vanwagner gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Turville read a proclamation aloud declaring September 17 through September 23, 2014 as
Constitution Week and presented the proclamation to Susan DeHart with the Tomoka Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mayor Turville read a proclamation aloud proclaiming the month of August as Florida Water
Professionals month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
REPORTS
City Manager Gray announced the Community Redevelopment Agency will meet Tuesday, September 9
6 30pm and the two public budget hearings will be held on September 11 and September 25 at 6pm.
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners removed the South Lake Regional Park from the
budget and the official action will happen at their final budget hearing. Council Member Mullins inquired
if the City could raise the non-resident fees for use of the City's ball field, swimming pools and other
amenities. City Manager Gray stated non-resident fees could be established by resolution.
City Attorney Mantzaris stated the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement had been tabled to tonight's
meeting; however the agreement would not be on the agenda. He and City Manger Gray discussed that it
was in the best interest of the City for the original agreement approved by Council to be the agreement the
City requests Lake County to approve
Council Member Bates announced he was appointed to serve on the Growth Management and Economic
Affairs Committee by the Florida League of Cities.
Council Member Goodgame mentioned attending the induction ceremony for nine new firefighters He
requested City Attorney Mantzaris look into preventing smoking e-cigarettes in no smoking areas due to a
complaint he received from the Wal-Mart store manager He congratulated Council Member Bates on his
appointment to the Growth Management and Economic Affairs Committee. Council Member Goodgame
announced he was elected as chair-elect of the Lake and Sumter County Metropolitan Planning
Organization beginning January 2015.
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Council Member Mullins announced First Friday would be held on September 5 The Food Trucks will
open at 5.30pm and the band will begin at 6pm. He stated Lake County has reappointed him to Sales Tax
Advisory Oversight Committee.
Council Member VanWagner stated he attended the induction of nine new firefighters
Mayor Turville-No report.
Mayor Turville announced Item 16, the Intergovernmental Coordination Element Comprehensive Plan
Amendment will not be heard due to the status of the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement City
Attorney Mantzaris requested the amendment be tabled to October 14.
Council Member Mullins moved to table Item 16 to October 14; seconded by Council
Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
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 Regular Council
Meeting Minutes of June 24,2014.
Item No 2-Surplus Equipment Consider request to surplus Fujitsu scanner
Item No. 3 -Contractor Name Change Consider approval of contractor name change
from Fountain Pest Control, LLC to Orkin, LLC
Item No. 4- Bid Award Consider approval of bid award to United States
Service Industries, Inc. (USSI) for janitorial
services for the annual amount of$187,713.72.
Item No. 5 -Bid Award and Budget Amendment Consider approval of bid award to GAI
Consultants, Inc.to provide a master plan for the
City of Clermont and the Downtown-Waterfront
in the amount of $150,000 and a budget
amendment to the General Fund in the amount
of$30,000
Item No. 6-Contract Approval Consider approval to piggyback the Lake
County contract with Bennett Fire Products
Company, Inc.
Item 2 was pulled by Gustave Ortiz.
Jim Purvis pulled Items 4 and 5
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Council Member Goodgame moved to approve Items 1, 3, and 6 of the Consent Agenda
as submitted, seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all
members present voting ave.
Jim Purvis stated when he looked at the City's website, the complete bid packet was not available for
Items 4 and 5 and asked if Council received a complete bid packet for review. City Manager Gray stated
Council receives a summary tabulation of the bids
Gustave Ortiz inquired how the City handled approved surplus items such as Item 2 City Manager Gray
stated approved surplus items are sent to auction or sold through GovDeals using a bid process.
Development Services Director Hollerand presented a power point presentation regarding Item 5, Master
Plan for Clermont and the Downtown-Waterfront. The Scope of Work includes an action plan for five,
ten, and twenty years, focusing on the revitalization of the downtown and waterfront district. The
Request for Proposal responses was shortlisted and the top two firms gave presentations to the evaluation
team in July. The evaluation team selected GAI Consultants and Purchasing Manager Suarez
renegotiated the agreement, saving the City $123,970.00. Staff recommended approval of the bid award
and budget amendment.
Council Member Goodgame moved for acceptance of Items 2, 4, and 5 of the consent
agenda as discussed and cited; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion
passed with all members present voting ave.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Turville announced Items 7 through 11 were associated with the Lakeview Village Townhomes
project and the titles would be read first,discussed collectively,and voted on separately.
Item No. 7-Ordinance No.2014-19; Final Lakeview Village Townhome Annexation
Mayor Turville read Ordinance 2014-19 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
providing for the annexation of a certain parcel of land contiguous to the present city
boundaries;providing for an effective date, severability, recording,and publication
Item No.8-Ordinance No.2014-20; Final Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Mayor Turville read Ordinance 2014-20 aloud by title only
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
adopting the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont,
Florida, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163,
Part II, Florida Statutes; setting forth the authority for adoption of the Small Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; setting forth the purpose and intent of the Small
Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for the adoption of the Small Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; establishing the legal status of the Small Scale
Comprehensive Plan amendment, providing a severability clause and providing an
effective date.
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Item No. 9-Ordinance No.2014-21; Final Rezoning
Mayor Turville read Ordinance 2014-21 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance under the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County,
Florida 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.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 10-Resolution No.2014-24 Lakeview Village Townhomes
Mayor Turville read Resolution 2014-24 aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, granting
a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a multi-family complex with more than 12 units
Item No. 11 -Variance Lakeview Village Townhomes
Senior Planner Kruse stated Items 7 through 11 would be presented and heard together. The applicant is
RM Plus, LLC and were represented by Attorney Johnathan Huels The project is Lakeview Village
Townhomes.
The applicant requested to annex 7.95 acres of land located on the east side of Grand Highway, halfway
between State Road 50 and Pitt Street The property is within the City's Joint Planning Area and is
contiguous to the City, with water and sewer available to service the location. Staff recommended
approval of the annexation request.
RM Plus, LLC requested a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment future land use change from
Lake County Urban Medium Density to the City's Medium Density Future Land Use category. The
proposed Medium Density Future Land Use category is compatible with the surrounding area Staff
recommended approval of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment request
The applicant requested a rezoning change from Lake County "A"Agricultural District to the City's "R-
3" Residential/Professional zoning designation upon approval of the annexation request. The proposed
request is compatible with the surrounding area. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request
The Lakeview Village Townhome project is a proposed multi-family development consisting of 28
townhomes with amenities which include a clubhouse and a pool. The project consists of seven multi-
story buildings with four units per building and garages incorporated into the structure. Each unit will
have a two-car garage with parking available in front of the garage. Staff recommended approval of the
Conditional Use Permit.
RM Plus, LLC requested five variances for the proposed project The variances requested were: (1)allow
a 15 foot front yard setback (2) allow a 19 foot rear yard setback (3) allow a 50 foot right-of-way width
(4) allow a lot size less than 3,500 square feet per dwelling unit, and (5) allow a 30 foot wide lot width.
Staff recommended denial of the requested variances
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Jonathan Huels; Attorney for RM Plus, LLC, stated the property was located on Jack's Lake behind the
Clermont Regional Shopping Center. Grandview Apartments are across the street and to the north are the
Hillside Villas Condominiums. The project will have two access points onto Grand Highway which
connect to a central roadway bisecting the project The proposal includes a pool, tot-lot, pedestrian trail,
and a recreational dock on Jack's Lake. The density of the project is approximately three and a half
dwelling units per acre. The ownership of the individual residences will be fee simple, with the common
areas owned and maintained by an association. The building elevations submitted in the Conditional Use
Permit have been enhanced and each residence will have three levels containing 1,700 to 1,900 square
feet of space with a two-car garage. The variances were requested due to the 100-year flood zone The
setback reductions will still allow for two cars to park in the driveway with no impact on the pedestrian
system. The interior zero-lot line residences will not have a setback reduction
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing.
Jim Purvis, Rick Weber, Jan Miller, Gustave Ortiz, Duane Vicevich, and Gail Hosch expressed concerns
regarding the proposed project's density, variance requests, residential parking, flood plain effect on the
property value,traffic,pollution on Jack's Lake,and crime .
Nick Jones spoke in favor of the project.
Attorney Huels stated the setback deviations from the code prevent the project from having to meet cut-
and-fill requirements and placing vertical structures within the flood plain. An initial traffic study was
completed and the project will have a low impact on traffic. The project contains more than fifty percent
green space and will not have an impact on the wetlands. The requested front-yard setback will allow for
an eighteen foot distance from the front of the garage to the house side of the sidewalk and the sidewalk
will extend three feet into the right-of-way.
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
Council Member Bates inquired about the impact the project will have on schools. Attorney Huels
responded the school impact report showed a total generation of ten additional students.
Mayor Turville asked what would be located in the flood plain Attorney Huels commented they will
seek a permit from St Johns River Water Management District to place stormwater in the flood plain.
Mayor Turville inquired how many townhome units could be built without the requested variances.
Attorney Huels commented the number of units would decrease to twelve units
Council Member Goodgame requested details on the areas requiring the variances. Attorney Huels stated
the rear yard setback variance request applies to a northern lakefront unit; the front yard setback, lot size,
reduced lot width, and road width variances apply to all units.
Council Member Mullins commented a piece of property to the north is part of the annexation and
inquired if the property had been included in the density calculations Dave Dresher; Project Architect,
stated the map was incorrect and the property was not part of the annexation request. It was not included
in the density calculations
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Council Member Mullins indicated there was a difference in unit spacing between two drawings. Mr.
Dresher stated the original submittal for the Conditional Use Permit was to have larger units; however the
owner is no longer seeking larger units
Council Member Mullins expressed concern with meeting the City's landscape requirements.
Mayor Turville inquired about the building height and distance from the flood plain. Mr Dresher
presented two elevation diagrams and stated the lakeside buildings would be eleven feet from the 100
year flood plain
Council Member Goodgame requested a new letter from the Lake County School Board before the
project receives a permit. Attorney Huels stated the project would be required to meet school
concurrency.
Council Member VanWagner inquired if the plans Council was reviewing were the plans submitted to
staff. City Attorney Mantzaris stated the current Conditional Use Permit contains the June 27 plan, which
was not the plan being presented. The appropriate plans should be incorporated into the Resolution and
the Conditional Use Permit.
Council Member Bates inquired about spacing between the buildings. Dave Dresher; Architect, stated
when they submit the site permitting plans there will be twenty feet between the buildings. City Attorney
Mantzaris stated typically when the City Council adopts a Conditional Use Permit the conceptual plans
presented were as close to the end product as possible. Without a plan that is dated for Council to review,
Council would have to rely on staff to meet with the developer to select the plan to incorporate into the
Conditional Use Permit.
Mayor Turville inquired if staff had taken the flood plain into account when reviewing the rear yard
setback Planning Manager Henschel stated the code requires a twenty-five foot minimum setback from
the wetland line.
Mayor Turville asked how far the pool was from the Grand Highway right-of-way. Mr. Dresher stated a
six foot high wall will be fifteen feet from Grand Highway and the back of the wall to the pool deck will
be twelve feet
Mayor Turville suggested Council table all of the items related to the project and asked the applicant the
amount of time needed to provide updated plans for the Conditional Use Permit Attorney Huels stated
the update of the plans could occur for the October 14 Council meeting.
Attorney Mantzaris stated the motion could be made to table 7, 8,9, 10 and 11 to October 14.
Council Member Bates so moved; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed
with all members present voting aye.
Mayor Turville recessed the meeting at 8:55pm.
Mayor Turville reconvened the meeting at 9.04pm
Mayor Turville received the unofficial primary election results and announced Tim Murry and Diane
Travis would be on the General Election ballot for Seat 5.
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Item No. 12 -Resolution No.2014-19 Lifestyle Community Church
Mayor Turville read Resolution 2014-19 aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, granting
a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a house of worship in the C-2 General Commercial
zoning district.
Planning Manager Henschel presented a proposed Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow a house of
worship and a day care at Clermont Hillside Terrace, located at 2400 South Highway 27. The current
Conditional Use Permit-includes retail sales, lounges, restaurants, personal services, professional and
medical offices, and residential uses. The house of worship plans to meet in a 2,145 square foot space,
hold services on Sundays and bible study classes on Thursdays The applicant is requesting approval to
operate a daycare center Monday through Friday. Staff recommended approval
David Rosa,Applicant, was available to answer any questions.
Mayor Turville opened the public/hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Turville closed the
public hearing.
Council Member VanWagner motioned to move forward with the request; seconded by
Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 13-Resolution No.2014-20 Clermont Central Church
Mayor Turville read Resolution 2014-20 aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, granting
a Conditional Use Permit to'allow for a house of worship in the C-2 General Commercial
zoning district.
Planning Manager Henschel presented the request for a Conditional Use Permit for a house of worship at
1 Westgate Plaza. The congregation plans to meet in the 2,300 square foot upper level of the building on
Sundays and Wednesdays. Staff recommended approval.
Arthur Eaton;Applicant, was available to answer any questions.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing.
Gustave Ortiz inquired the necessity for a house of worship to obtain Council approval. Mayor Turville
stated the City Code requires approval of houses of worship in any zoning district
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
Council Member VanWagner moved to approve, seconded by Council Member
Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Mayor Turville announced Items 14 and 15 were associated with the proposed Woodwinds Apartments
project and would be discussed collectively and voted on separately
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Item No. 14-Resolution No.2014-21 Woodwinds Apartments
Item No. 15-Variance Woodwinds Apartments
Mayor Turville read Resolution 2014-21 aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, granting
a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Planned Unit Development for a proposed 108
unit apartment development.
Senior Planner Kruse presented the Conditional Use Permit and the variance request. The applicant is
Steve Smith with New,Beginnings and was represented by Attorney Jimmy Crawford. The proposed
project is located north of the intersection of Hunt Street and Grand Highway,east of Grand Highway and
south of Citrus Tower Boulevard. The applicant is proposing a multi-family development with 108
apartments and onsite amenities. The applicant recently requested a reduction to 100 apartments. The
parcel had been granted a development' proposal by the City of Clermont which had been known as
Woodwinds Condominiums.
The project will consist of four three-story buildings with parking located in front of the units and along
the access drive. Each building will house 24 to 36 apartments with a mixture of one, two, and three
bedrooms
The applicant has requested three variances for the project. The variances requested are to: (1) allow for
retaining walls up to 12 feet high (2) allow cut and fill of up to 24 feet, and (3) allow a 50 foot right-of-
way width.
Staff received letters of opposition regarding the proposed changes. Staff recommended approval of the
Conditional Use Permit. Staff recommended denial of the variance request
Attorney Jimmy Crawford stated the only significant change was the type of ownership There were
some changes to the site plan,and the 60-foot building height variance is no longer necessary.
The ownership type proposed is a Florida Housing Finance Corporation apartment complex. The project
is not Section 8 Housing or public housing, it is housing financed by bond sales through the State of
Florida and is for working people with modest,incomes. The complex will be first class with amenities
such as a pool,club house,and playgrounds.
Steve Smith;New Beginnings, stated Clermont needs additional workforce housing. Currently the two
workforce housing complexes, Osprey Ridge and Sandy Hill, are at full occupancy with waiting lists
Mr. Smith read email'correspondence in support of the proposed project.
The income restrictions are set by the State and tenants must make between $18,000 and $36,000 a year.
The rental rates will be $550 a month,for a one-bedroom apartment; $670 a month for a two bedroom
apartment; and $750 a month for a three bedroom apartment. Florida Housing Finance Corporation has
approved the location and the developer for the proposed project.
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Attorney Crawford introduced Arthur Nix, Project Engineer, and requested Mr. Nix explain the
differences between the previous and current site plan. The current site plan was slightly updated from
the one presented to staff. The site plan shown contains tentative locations of the Community Center,
office, pool, and playground facilities The buildings on the south side of the proposed site plan are
further from the south property line than the 2005 site plan. The retention pond is the same and retaining
walls were added due to the parking area. The cut and fill variance request is for the retention pond and a
small area south of the parking location
The current architect; Jeff Howell, was introduced by Attorney Crawford. Mr Howell commented the
original design contained underground parking and interior corridor access. The current design provides
each apartment to open up to breezeway stairs The prior elevation was 60 feet high, however the roof
pitch will be lowered, reducing the maximum elevation to 50 feet
Attorney Crawford stated the proposed project was not low-income housing and would not have an
adverse effect on surrounding neighborhoods. Studies were presented which noted tenant screening,
security, management, and upkeep were primary factors in maintaining positive influences in a
community.
Attorney Crawford introduced co-developer Shawn Wilson with Blue Sky Communities. Mr Wilson
stated he has developed housing under the federal program for more than 20 years
Oliver King, Osprey Ridge Property Manager, was introduced by Attorney Crawford Mr. King provided
photographs of Osprey Ridge and described some of the activities provided at Osprey Ridge.
Attorney Crawford introduced Ed Nickman; Clermont Yacht Club investor and former resident. Mr
Nickman commented Osprey Ridge did not have any adverse effect on Clermont Yacht Club.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing
Edward Freemen commented the layout presented was different than the layout presented at the Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting. Mayor Turville asked Attorney Crawford if the plan was different.
Attorney Crawford stated it was not the same plan originally presented and would like to hear from the
public to provide the best plan possible.
Thomas Questell, Gail Gehring, Catherine Arnold, James Arnold, Gail Hosch, Orlando Ruiz, Mike
Selewach, Pamela Smith, Christopher Gately, Scott Hosch, and Charlene Forth spoke in opposition of the
proposed project and expressed concerns regarding low-income apartments, increased crime, water
retention, loss of view, lack of a berm, property value decline, lack of project notification, lack of
separation and privacy, noise, loitering, trespassing, safety, effect on wildlife, number of units, impact on
schools,and the project location
Brandy DeMarinis, Peggy Klutz, Marie Redmon, Sherry Englet, Nicole Martin, Jeanette Rivera, Bill
Hunter, Deanna Hunter,Angela, Lisa Grant,and Linda Smith spoke in support of the proposed project
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
Attorney Crawford requested 90 days to work with the input provided and return before Council with a
proposed project.
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City Attorney Mantzaris stated the focus of the next meeting should be on the project as it relates to the
existing Conditional Use Permit and to issues such as buffers, apartments verses condominiums, and the
site plan
Council Member Mullins commented three playgrounds did not seem logical and preferred the layout of
the condominiums
Council Member Goodgame stated landscaping, prevention of trespassers, location of a lift station, and a
school bus stop location need to be addressed He requested staff notify all of the residents in the
Northridge subdivisions of the next meeting.
Mayor Turville commented the twelve foot retaining wall was too high.
Council Member Goodgame moved to table both to the November 11 meeting; seconded
by Council Member Mullins.
ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting was adjourned at 11:58pm
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Council Meeting Date
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Agenda Item Name
Surplus Equipment
Requested Action
Move to declare surplus
Staff Report
The City Clerk's office replaced a Fujitsu scanner in Fiscal Year 2011 The scanner was purchased in 2004 and is
no longer compatible with current City workstation hardware
The City Clerk's office requests approval to surplus Fujitsu scanner model number M4097D
Legal Impact
Additional Analysis
Fiscal Impact Summary
Fiscal Impact Fund Number and Description Available Budget Amount
Exhibits Attached (copies of original agreements)