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03-24-2015 Regular Meeting City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 24, 2015 The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Ash called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with the following Council Members present: Mullins, Bates and Travis. Other City officials present were: City Manager Gray, City Attorney Mantzans and City Clerk Ackroyd Council Member Goodgame was absent INVOCATION Council Member Mullins gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Ackroyd read aloud the Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day proclamation. Mayor Ash presented the proclamation to Paula Whetro,Building Block Ministries Executive Director. PRESENTATIONS Ed Apadaca, Clermont Downtown Partnership President, presented the awards for the annual Guns and Hoses Tug of War and Chili Cook-off event. The Fire Department was presented the Tug of War trophy and the Police Department was presented with the Chili Cook-off trophy. He recognized representatives from the Umatilla Police Department, Special Olympics of Flonda, Amencan Legion, Cross Train Clermont, Seacoast Bank, Kim's Cabbage Patch, Clermont Winn-Dixie, and the Give-a-Day Foundation for their assistance for the event Mayor Ash thanked everyone who participated. PUBLIC COMMENTS Tim Murry, on behalf of the Christian Men in Action, introduced Paula Horsten, South Lake Black Achievers Committee Chairperson She thanked the City for use of the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center for their annual awards banquet. Yellymary Montalvo, Vineyards of the World owner, thanked the City for leaving the holiday lights on the trees. Mayor Ash announced Items 11, 15,and 16 were tabled Item No. 11—Ordinance No.2015-13; Final City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-13 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda, providing for the annexation of a certain parcel of land in accordance with the Interlocal -- Service Boundary Agreement dated December 2, 2014; providing for an effective date, severability,recording, and publication Council Member Mullins moved to table Ordinance 2015-13 to April 28, 2015; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed 4 to 0 on a roll call vote. 1 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 24, 2015 Item No. 15—Resolution 2015-07 City Clerk Ackroyd read Resolution 2015-07 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 (Resolution 2013-25) to allow a Planned Unit Development Council Member Mullins moved to table Resolution 2015-07 to Apnl 14, 2015, seconded by Council Member Bates The motion passed with all members present voting ave. Item No. 16—Resolution No.2015-08 Council Member Mullins moved to continue Item 16 to Apnl 28, 2015; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye. REPORTS City Manager Gray reported the Champions Splash Park will open March 27 and residential annual passes; one per resident, are available at City Hall and Arts and Recreation Center for $15 The Sand Mine application was being heard before Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting and Economic Development Director Hitt and Council Member Goodgame were presently in attendance. City Manager Gray, City Attorney Mantzans,and Mayor Ash attended earlier. City Attorney Mantzans—No report. Council Member Bates commented the Champions Splash Park opens at l Dam Council MemberGoodgame was attending the Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting. Council Member Mullins remarked on the recent events including Pig on the Pond, Farmers Market, and the Wine Walk He attended the Tourism Development meeting and the Sales Tax Oversight Committee meeting. Council Member Travis commented on the Sommer Sports opening tnathlon. She announced on March 27 South Lake will be awarded the bicycle fnendly award at the Clermont City Center Mayor Ash expressed enthusiasm with the attendance for the Master Plan presentation CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Ash 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—Bid Award and Budget Amendment Consider request to approve bid award to Timothy C. Royalty d/b/a Precision Racing to furnish and install racing marker buoys and a budget amendment in the amount of$64,995.16. 2 - City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 24, 2015 Item No. 2—Agreement Amendment Consider request to amend disposal agreement with Groveland Transfer and Recycling, Inc Item No. 3—Hammock Ridge Site Additional Consider approval of additional services Services Proposal proposal from Architect Design Group for the site adaptation and redesign of the police station site in the amount of $112,072 Item No. 4—Resolution No. 2015-11 Consider request to approve a revised Property Control Policy Item No. 5—Resolution No. 2015-13 and Budget Consider request to approve payment of Amendment an EPA hen on the former Sprayfield site and a budget amendment in the amount of$145,750 Item No. 6—Resolution No. 2015-14 Consider request to approve a revised Investment Policy. Council Member Mullins moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item No. 7;Ordinance No.2015-07; Final City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-07 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda, amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Clermont, Florida,pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Flonda Statutes by adopting text changes to the policies of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the Comprehensive Plan, setting forth the authority for adoption of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments; setting forth the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments; establishing the legal status of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments; providing for severability,conflict and an effective date. Senor Planner Kruse stated the heanng was the final heanng of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the Comprehensive Plan and included adoption of the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement. The Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the Comprehensive Plan was submitted to the Flonda Department of Economic Opportunity for comments There were no objections to the Comprehensive Plan Amendment; therefore staff recommended approval Mayor Ash opened the public heanng. There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the public hearing. 3 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 24, 2015 Council Member Mullins moved for the adoption of Ordinance 201-5-07; seconded Council Member Bates.The motion passed 4 to 0 on a roll call vote. Item No. 8—Ordinance No. 2015-09;Final City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-09 aloud by title only An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, closing and permanently abandoning the easement of the north 10 feet of lots 16 and 17, block 61, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 17; Public Records of Lake County, Flonda; repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith, providing for severability,publication,recording, and for an effective date Sembr Planner Kruse presented the request to vacate a 10-foot wide sewer easement crossing the new State Farm office located at 50 and Chestnut Street. The applicant will construct new sewer lines with a new easement The Environmental Services Department reviewed and supported the request dunng the Site Review process. Staff recommended approval of the request Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the public hearing. Council Member Mullins moved for the adoption of Ordinance 2015-09, seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed 4-to 0 on a roll call vote. The next two items were heard concurrently and voted on separately Item No. 9—Ordinance No. 2015-10;Final City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-10 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 in accordance with the Interlocal Service Boundary agreement dated December 2, 2014, providing for an effective date, severability,recording, and publication. Item No. 10—Ordinance No. 2015-12;Final City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-12 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 descnbed herein as shown below,providing for severability, effective date,and publication Senior Planner Kruse presented the administrative request to annex and rezone the Toyota of Clermont property.The property has been developed as an auto dealership and previously approved to receive water and sewer service from the City. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment would change the future land use from Lake County's Regional Commercial to the City's Commercial designation. The rezoning request would change the zoning from Lake County's Planned Commercial Distnct to the City's C-2 General Commercial classification. Staff recommended approval of annexation and rezoning. 4 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 24, 2015 Mayor Ash opened the public hearing There were no comments Mayor Ash closed the public heanng Council Member Mullins moved for the adoption of Ordinance 2015-10; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed 4 to 0 on a roll call vote. Council Member Mullins moved to adopt Ordinance 2015-12, seconded by Council Member Bates. The motion passed 4 to 0 on a roll call vote The next three items were heard concurrently and voted on separately. Item No. 12—Ordinance No. 2015-17;Final City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-17 aloud by title only An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, 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. 13—Ordinance No. 2015-18;Final City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-18 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, Flonda 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. Item No. 14—Ordinance No.2015-19; Final City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-19 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 descnbed herein as shown below; providing for severability, effective date,and publication. Planning Manager Henschel presented the request for annexation and rezoning of property located on the south side of Highway 50, a half mile east of Highway 27. Water and sewer are available to serve the property, and the site could be developed to City Code. The applicant is requesting a future land use map amendment to change the property from Lake County Regional Commercial to the City's Commercial designation The rezoning request would change the zoning from UE Urban Estate Low Density to the C- 2 General Commercial zoning district. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request Staff recommended approval of the request 5 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 24, 2015 Rick McCoy was present on behalf of the owner and requested approval. Mayor Ash opened the public heanng There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the public heanng Council Member Mullins moved to adopt Ordinance 2015-17; seconded by Council Member Bates The motion passed 4 to 0 on a roll call vote. Council Member Mullins moved to adopt Ordinance 2015-18; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed 4 to 0 on a roll call vote. Council Member Mullins moved to adopt Ordinance 2015-19, seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed 4 to 0 on a roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS Item No. 17—Resolution No. 2015-09 City Clerk Ackroyd read Resolution 2015-09 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 structure to occupy more than 20,000 square feet in the C-2 General Commercial zoning distnct Senior Planner Kruse presented the request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Hilton Suite Hotel in the C-2 Zoning Distnct located south of Legends Way, west of Champions Way, and north of State Road 50. The applicant proposed construction of a four-story hotel building up to 68,000 square feet and 107 rooms with hotel amenities. The site is approximately 5 5 acres, with half devoted to\hotel use The remaining 3.4 acres will be developed with other C-2 Zoning Distnct permitted uses The proposed project went through the Preliminary Site Review process and staff recommended approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval Rick McCoy was present on behalf of the owner and requested approval. Mayor Ash opened the public heanng. Council Member Bates inquired if the proposal included a swimming pool Mr. McCoy stated there would be an outdoor pool. Council Member Travis noted the design was not appealing. Lisa Fleming, Clermont Hampton Inn Manager, commented the current hotels must reduce staff from Apnl through January due to lack of demand The area needs more events and opportunities throughout the year to provide consistent occupancy rates. I Council Member Travis noted Clermont is in the center of the Coast-to-Coast Trail and there will be a potential need for additional hotel accommodations in the future City Manager Gray stated the City has been pro active in seeking events throughout the year. 6 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 24, 2015 Mark Graff commented a marketing study was conducted and the results mdicated the marketplace needed a hotel City Attorney Mantzans stated the discussion should focus on the Conditional Use Permit as opposed to economic development issues. Council Member Mullins moved to approve Resolution 2015-09: seconded by Council Member Bates The motion passed with all members present voting aye. ;ADJ,OUTRN: With no further comments,this meeting was adjourned at 7 35pm vain t 11 , b',��, ' , !ft APPROVED: / 9 i Y rl� tYP Alp ; Gail L. Ash,Mayo ';:i1 f _ �)� .'; :M °ATTEST:' 11 ' / Tracy Ackroyd,City Clerk 7