01-06-2015 P&Z Minutes City of Clermont
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The meeting of the Planning&Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday January 6, 2015
at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Nick Jones. Other members present were Herb Smith, Judy Prob,
Cuqui Whitehead, Jack Martin, and Tony Hubbard. Also in attendance were Barbara Hollerand,
Development Services Director, Dan Mantzaris, City Attorney, Marivon Adams, Planning Tech,
and Rae Chidlow, Planning Specialist.
Chairman Nick Jones introduced the new commission members, Cuqui Whitehead and Jack
Martin.
MINUTES of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held December 2, 2014 were
approved as written.
REPORTS
Development Services Director Barbara Hollerand welcomed Commissioners Jack Martin and
Cuqui Whitehead. She stated that Commissioners Herb Smith and Carlos Solis were also
reappointed. She stated that she encourages the commissioners to contact her if they have any
questions or information they would like to share.
Chairman Nick Jones stated that on January 17, 2015 the Florida Lake Symphony Orchestra will
be performing at the Clermont City Center at 5:30 pm for a dinner fundraiser and dance. He
stated that the dinner will be served on the veranda of the Clermont City Center.
1. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO DRI
REQUEST: Lost Lake Reserve DRI 2nd Amendment to Developers Order
APPLICANT: Lerner Real Estate Advisors
Development Services Director Barbara Hollerand presented the staff report as follows:
The applicant, Lerner Real Estate Advisors/Maxey Development Group, is requesting a second
amendment to the Lost Lake Reserve Development of Regional Impact(DRI) Development
Order to reflect a commitment fo"r a transportation proportionate fair share payment to the City.
As a DRI, the Lost Lake Reserve development was required to complete a transportation
monitoring and modeling study through the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council and
the Florida Department of Transportation prior to starting its second phase. The study concluded
that the intersection of SR 50 and Citrus Tower Boulevard was adversely impacted by the project
from the cumulative traffic impacts of Phase 1 and Phase 2. The applicant has offered a
proportionate fair share contribution of$60,000 toward mitigation of the intersection. The City,
in cooperation with the applicant, Lake County and FDOT, has agreed to accept the payment and
apply it toward the widening of Johns Lake Road from Lost Lake Elementary to N. Hancock
Road. This-option is allowed in the current development order, which permits funds to
be allocated toward alternate mitigation options that address project impacts. The Johns Lake
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Road project,which will also include sidewalks and bicycle lanes, is also consistent with
language in the development order pertaining to the construction of these amenities adjacent to
educational facilities.
With the City Council's adoption of the second amendment to the Development Order for the
Lost Lake Reserve DRI, the applicant will be allowed to begin development of Phase 2, which is
the final phase of Lost Lake Reserve. The Lost Lake Reserve DRI was approved by the City in
2002. The first amendment to the development order was approved by the City in 2010. The
DRI includes 335 approved single-family residential units, 768 multifamily units, 537,910 square
feet of commercial, 135,750 square feet of office space, 54.9 acres of recreation and open space
and 5 acres of institutional uses. Built developments within the DRI include The Reserve at Lost
Lake single-family residential, Walmart,Bob Evans, Sundance Apartments, The Vistas
Apartments and Lake Felter Park, among others. The remaining approved uses in Phase 2
include 63,750 square feet of professional office space,the 5 acres of institutional and 298,610
square feet of commercial/retail. The Phase 2 parcels include H, R, I, K2 (north of Walmart), L
and N.
As an approved Development of Regional Impact that has satisfied the requirements of the
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monitoring and modeling study, staff recommends approval of the second amendment to the DRI
development order.
Cecilia Bonifay, Akerman, LLC, 420 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, stated that she is representing the
applicant. She stated that there have been a lot of changes since this project started in 2002 and
the modification in 2010. She stated that because this is an existing DRI, according to Florida
Statutes,before moving from Phase Ito Phase II, they are required to amend the Developer's
Order. She stated that a lot of the connector roads were done due to this project. She stated that
they have agreed to use their proportionate share payment of$60,000 toward the expansion of
John's Lake Road from Citrus Tower Boulevard to Hancock Road.
Mike Dady, Lerner Real Estate Advisors 5020 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, stated that they have
been the developers since the beginning of the development of Lost Lake Reserve. He stated that
once the amendment has been approved they will be looking for a buyer for Parcel K,
development of Parcel L with offices possibly, and Parcel I which is an institutional use.
Bob Peraza, 2322 Fenton Ave., stated that he does not understand the map because Parcel H isn't
shown.
Barbara Hollerand stated that she used the original map that was submitted with the original
application. She stated that this was used to show the parcels that were undeveloped.
Chairman Nick Jones asked if the proportionate share funds have been agreed upon.
Commissioner Jack Martin asked what the total cost of the road improvement was for John's
Lake Road.
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Brent Lacy, Transportation Consultant, 1650 Edgewater Dnve, Orlando, stated that he is not sure
of the cost; however,he stated that a rough estimate to widen from two lanes to four lanes is $4 -
$4.5 million a mile.
Commissioner Herb Smith asked why Johns Lake Road was chosen for the improvement.
Mr. Lacy stated that it was recommended by Lake County. He stated that improving a road
would be more beneficial to the community, rather than a small improvement to an intersection
that is operating satisfactorily.
Commissioner Judy Proli asked whose responsibility is it to widen the road, the county or the
city.
Barbara Hollerand stated that it is Lake County's responsibility to make the improvements, and
they have already completed the studies for that improvement.
Commissioner Cuqui Whitehead moved to recommend approval of the 2"d amendment to the
Developer's Order; seconded by Commissioner Judy Prola. The vote was unanimous to
recommend approval for the 2nd amendment to the Developer's Order.
Commissioner Judy Proli moved to nominate Commissioner Nick Jones as Chairman; seconded
by Commissioner Tony Hubbard. The vote was unanimous for Commissioner Nick Jones as
Chairman
Commissioner Judy Proli moved to nominate Commissioner Cuqui Whitehead as Vice-Chair,
seconded by Commissioner Tony Hubbard. The vote was unanimous for Commissioner Cuqui
Whitehead as Vice-Chair.
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 pm.
Nick o es, ChairmV
ATTEST:
Rae Chidlow—Planning Specialist